The Bills focused heavily on defense in the course of the draft, leaving their receiver room essentially intact. Because the post-draft wave of free agency begins, Buffalo is hosting certainly one of the highest options still available on the market.
Elijah Moore will visit the Bills today, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. The previous Jets second-rounder only spent his first two years in Recent York, and he was traded to the Browns halfway through his rookie contract. Moore handled snap shares of 73% and 76% in Cleveland, receiving triple-digit targets each seasons during his time there.
In 2024, the Ole Miss product set a brand new profession high with 61 catches. While his yards per reception average (8.8) marked a step back from his three previous campaigns, the Browns’ quarterback play was lacking throughout the season and their offense struggled as a complete. Considering his age (25), Moore could possibly be seen as a more attractive choice to suitors than the opposite, older wideouts still available on the market.
Buffalo’s decision to maneuver on from Stefon Diggs last offseason led to questions on the receiver position. Taking a more balanced approach on offense, the team managed to complete top-10 in passing yards in 2024 while rating second within the NFL in scoring. Duplicating that success will include continued reliance on Khalil Shakir, who comfortably led the team in yards (821). Shakir was certainly one of several Bills to receive a long-term extension this spring.
Keon Coleman flashed potential during his rookie campaign, averaging a formidable 19.2 yards pre catch (albeit on only 29 receptions). The No. 33 pick in last yr’s draft will likely tackle an increased workload in 2025, a yr during which free agent addition Josh Palmer will occupy a starting role. Buffalo’s WR room lost Mack Hollins in free agency while trade acquisition Amari Cooper stays unsigned at this point.
Room subsequently exists for an addition late in free agency. Moore could tackle a minimum of a rotational role in Buffalo if today’s visit produces an agreement. One would likely should be a low-cost flier, though, for the reason that Bills entered Monday near the underside of the league in cap space ($3.14MM) with rookie signings and UDFA additions still to be added to the team’s books.
