On March 6, the Buffalo Bills cut their roster to create a younger, more cap-compliant club. Several of the cuts were difficult, albeit understandable, but Mitch Morse’s release was a tremendous surprise.
Morse had one season remaining on his $19.5 million contract. Since 2019, the former Buffalo Bills team captain has anchored the offensive line for quarterback Josh Allen. Last season, the Morse-led offensive line allowed the fewest sacks (24) in Allen’s career. At 31, he showed no symptoms of slowing down, playing in all 18 games.
While Morse sent a goodbye note the day he was released, the center’s wife, Caitlin Morse, did not remark on their departure until nearly a month later.
Caitlin sent a poignant message to the area she has called home for the past five years. She said on Instagram, “Dear Bills Mafia & WNY, I’m not good with words or goodbyes, so I’ll go straight to the point. I’d like to thank you for accepting Mitch (and our family) with open arms.
“We are so grateful for our time in Buffalo and for all of the wonderful memories, love, and support from you all. You will always have a very unique place in our hearts. Until we meet paths again. God bless, ❤️💙.”
The veteran center and his wife had two children while residing in Buffalo. Their daughter, Kennedy Marie, was born during the 2020 offseason, but preparing for their son, Deacon, proved more difficult.
Caitlin’s due date coincided with the Bills’ final regular-season game, a crucial game against the New York Jets, on January 9, 2021. With the AFC East division title on the line, Morse informed that Caitlin would be inducted the following Monday.
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