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Laviska Shenault Laviska Shenault Signing with Buffalo
Thu, Mar 13, 2025, 6:09 PM
Shenault is slated to sign with the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The kickoff returner and wide receiver spent 2024 with the Seahawks and Chargers before being cut from LA's practice squad in early January. Shenault finished the season with 459 kickoff return yards and a touchdown, but he caught just five passes for 36 yards. The Bills will likely have at least Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Josh Palmer ahead of Shenault on the wide receiver depth chart to begin the offseason. |
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Reggie Gilliam Reggie Gilliam Back with Buffalo
Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 6:46 PM
The Bills re-signed Gilliam to a one-year, $2 million contract Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Gilliam appeared in 15 regular-season games last season and has spent his entire five-year career with the Bills. He played just 139 offensive snaps in 2024 and wasn't targeted in the passing game but did rush three times for seven scoreless yards. Gilliam doesn't do anything noteworthy in the box score but is a good glue guy for the Bills. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Staying in Buffalo
Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 5:50 PM
Johnson and the Bills agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Johnson finished the 2024 regular season with 497 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns on 59 touches across 17 games, and his 289 offensive snaps were his most since the 2021 campaign with the Jets. Johnson figures to reprise his role as a kick return specialist and backup running back behind James Cook for the 2025 campaign. |
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Darrynton Evans Darrynton Evans Lands opportunity in Buffalo
Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 1:52 PM
Evans is slated to sign with the Bills, per his representation at Priority Sports.
Analysis: Evans appeared in five games with Chicago last season while also spending time on the team's practice squad. Across those five appearances, he rushed three times for three yards and played on special teams. Now, the 2020 third-round pick will get a chance to compete for a reserve role in Buffalo. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Agrees to three-year deal in Buffalo
Mon, Mar 10, 2025, 2:19 PM
Palmer agreed Monday to a three-year contract with the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The initial report has it as a three-year, $36 million deal with half the money guaranteed. A 2021 third-round pick, Palmer never had more than 769 receiving yards or four TDs in a season for the Chargers, but he capably handled different roles under three offensive coordinators. In 2022, he had a 72-769-3 line on 107 targets at an 8.7 aDOT. In 2024, he had a 39-584-1 line on 65 targets at a 15.2 aDOT. The Bills need a downfield presence more so than another possession receiver, but it's nonetheless tough to predict exactly how they'll use Palmer, apart from the size of his contract suggesting he's expected to be a starter and play a lot of snaps. Then again, the same thing was said when they signed Curtis Samuel to a three-year, $24 million deal last offseason. Palmer at least is much younger than Samuel, turning 26 in September, and there's been no indication that Palmer's foot injury from late in the 2024 campaign will be an issue for 2025. |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Signs record-setting deal with BUF
Sun, Mar 9, 2025, 6:38 PM
Allen and the Bills agreed on a six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million guaranteed Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Allen will receive a record-setting amount of guaranteed money fresh off of winning the NFL's Most Valuable Player award in 2024. The quarterback still had four years remaining on his prior contract, but Buffalo decided ink the new deal with their franchise superstar. Allen completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while also adding 531 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground over 17 regular-season games in 2024. Most notably perhaps was his amount of interceptions, getting picked off just six times, a new career low for the seven-year vet. |
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Armani Rogers Armani Rogers Tears Achilles
Mon, Mar 3, 2025, 3:55 PM
Rogers tore his Achilles tendon while training Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old inked a reserve/future contract with the Bills in January, but it now appears he won't have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in 2025. Rogers' only in-game NFL experience came in 2022 with the Commanders, when he appeared in 11 regular-season games and caught five of his six targets for 64 yards. With Rogers out for the foreseeable future, the Bills' tight end room currently consists of Dawson Knox, Dalton Kincaid and Zach Davidson. |
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Quintin Morris Quintin Morris Won't be tendered
Sun, Mar 2, 2025, 4:42 PM
The Bills will not place a tender on Morris, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Morris was eligible to be tendered by Buffalo as a restricted free agent, but he's now slated to become an unrestricted free agent. Rapoport adds that the Bills would still like to re-sign him on a new deal. The 6-foot-2 tight end collected 15 passes for 146 yards and mostly played on special teams over the last three seasons. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Agrees to four-year extension
Tue, Feb 25, 2025, 11:56 AM
Shakir and Buffalo agreed to terms Tuesday on a four-year contract extension worth up to $60.2 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Shakir's new deal reportedly includes $32 million guaranteed at signing. The 2022 fifth-round pick led the Bills in targets, catches and yards during the 2024 regular season, posting a career-best 76-821-4 receiving line on 100 targets. The sure-handed slot specialist also had exactly six catches in all three of Buffalo's playoff games. Looking ahead to the 2025 campaign, Shakir's ability to create yards after the catch positions him to once again be one of Josh Allen's go-to targets. |
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James Cook James Cook Wants extension, more playing time
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 1:03 PM
Cook is seeking a contract extension and said he'd like to get more playing time as well, Ryan Talbot of newyorkupstate.com reports.
Analysis: Cook scored 18 touchdowns during the 2024 regular season despite playing just 48 percent of snaps in his 16 appearances. He got a carry or target on 50.5 percent of his snaps, which helped make up for the modest playing time and allowed for a second straight 1,000-yard rushing season. He's perhaps the most obvious TD regression candidate in the league for 2025, but he can make up for any losses in per-touch productivity if the Bills give him a larger workload. That's far from guaranteed, of course, considering Cook is one of the league's smaller lead backs (listed at 190 pounds) and has 2024 fourth-round pick Ray Davis behind him on the depth chart. Ty Johnson also got a lot of playing time in 2024, mostly in clear passing situations, but he's scheduled for unrestricted free agency, whereas Cook has one year remaining on his rookie contract. |
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Quintin Morris Quintin Morris Nabs five catches in 2024
Fri, Feb 14, 2025, 10:44 PM
Morris finished the 2024 regular season with five catches on eight targets for 36 yards and a touchdown over 16 games.
Analysis: For the third straight season to begin his career, Morris saw more work on special teams than on offense, though he did log over one-third of Buffalo's offensive snaps in four of the team's final eight regular-season contests. His role diminished again in the playoffs, however, as Morris recorded just 12 offensive snaps without any targets over three games. Morris is now slated to be a restricted free agent, and if he's back with the Bills, he'll likely continue to have a minor role on offense given that both Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox are in line to head the team's tight end corps again in 2025. |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Awarded Most Valuable Player
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 9:47 PM
Allen was named the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player on Thursday, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Allen narrowly edged out Lamar Jackson to win his first MVP award after an impressive 2024 campaign. The quarterback completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while throwing six interceptions over 17 regular-season games. Allen also added 531 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns throughout the year. He became the third player all-time to win MVP after not making first-team All-Pro and the first Bills player to win the award since Thurman Thomas in 1991. |
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Shane Buechele Shane Buechele Inks future deal with Buffalo
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 4:56 PM
The Bills signed Buechele (neck) to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Buechele spent the entire 2024 season on injured reserve due to a neck injury that he suffered during the preseason in mid-August. By signing a futures deal, Buechele will be eligible to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp in the hopes of making the Bills' 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign. |
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Zach Davidson Zach Davidson Staying in Buffalo
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 4:54 PM
The Bills signed Davidson to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Davidson spent the entire 2024 campaign on the Bills' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated for three regular-season games, playing both offense and special teams and logging one catch (on two targets) for five yards. Davidson will be on Buffalo's 90-man roster when the new league year starts March 12, which will allow him to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp. |
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Jalen Virgil Jalen Virgil Inks future deal with Buffalo
Tue, Jan 28, 2025, 5:24 PM
The Bills signed Virgil to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Virgil caught on with the Bills' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was signed to Buffalo's active roster Nov. 8, and after being waived Dec. 14 he was signed back to the practice squad. He ended up playing in seven regular-season games and spent most of his time on special teams, though he did not show up in the box score otherwise. The 26-year-old wide receiver out of Appalachian State will be on the Bills' 90-man roster when the new league year starts March 12, which will allow him to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp ahead of the 2025 campagin. |
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Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Remaining in Buffalo
Tue, Jan 28, 2025, 4:40 PM
The Bills signed Shavers to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Shavers made a solid impression during Buffalo's training camp, but ultimately fell short of making the 53-man roster. He spent the entire 2024 campaign on the practice squad and was elevated for three regular-season games, with his lone catch going for a 69-yard touchdown against the Jets in Week 17. Shavers will be on the Bills' 90-man roster at the start of the new league year and will have the opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp ahead of the 2025 campaign. |
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Dawson Knox Dawson Knox Secures only target in AFCCG loss
Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 4:09 PM
Knox hauled in his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Knox played 62 percent of offensive snaps during Buffalo's season-ending playoff loss to Kansas City, compared to 46 percent of offensive snaps for second-year pro Dalton Kincaid (two catches for 13 yards on four targets). Across 16 regular-season appearances, Knox racked up 22 catches for 311 yards and one touchdown (33 targets). The veteran tight end has two more years remaining on his deal with the Bills, though the team has a potential 'out' after the 2025 season. |
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Frank Gore Frank Gore Staying in Buffalo
Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 3:35 PM
The Bills signed Gore to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie from Southern Mississippi spent his 2024 campaign with the Bills' practice squad after failing to make the active roster in late August. Gore was elevated to the active roster for Buffalo's Week 6 win over the Jets but did not play a single snap. He's now expected to compete for a reserve role in the Bills' backfield this summer, aiming to make his regular-season NFL debut in 2025. |
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KJ Hamler KJ Hamler Remains in Buffalo
Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 3:29 PM
The Bills signed Hamler to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Hamler, a 2020 second-round pick from Penn State, failed to make the Bills' active roster in late August but remained in Buffalo with the practice squad. His most recent in-game NFL action came with the Broncos in 2022, catching seven of his 14 targets for 165 yards across seven appearances. With Hamler sticking around in Buffalo, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the team's wide-receiver corps throughout the offseason. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Scores in AFCCG loss to Kansas City
Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 2:56 PM
Samuel secured one of three targets for four yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Samuel emerged as a notable contributor for Buffalo's offense during the playoffs, securing six of eight targets for 81 yards and two scores in three postseason appearances, an encouraging development after his underwhelming regular season. Across 14 regular-season appearances, Samuel compiled 31 catches (on 46 targets) for just 253 yards and one touchdown, in addition to five carries for 14 yards. The 28-year-old has two more years remaining on his contract with the Bills, though the team will have a potential 'out' to consider after the 2025 campaign. |
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