The [Buffalo Bills](https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/nfl/buffalo-bills) are in desperate need of finding Josh Allen a true No. 1 weapon this offseason, and where the franchise could look is a fascinating exercise.
But they might have just gotten some help: news broke that Mike Evans will be playing in 2026, but the big caveat is that reports say his options are open.
That means a return to Tampa Bay isn't set in stone, and it is here where the Bills can be aggressive in the pursuit of Evans.
Then we have ESPN's Matt Bowen having the Bills as the best fit for Evans this offseason.
"A return to Tampa Bay is clearly an option for Evans, but becoming the top receiver in Buffalo with quarterback Josh Allen makes a lot of sense, too," Bowen wrote. "Under new coach Joe Brady, Evans could be that boundary X target for Allen and create matchups in the low red zone.
"I like the idea of Buffalo getting aggressive to add a proven and reliable target who had topped the 1,000-yard receiving mark in 11 straight seasons before injuries derailed his 2025 campaign."
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Is Evans the right choice for Bills?
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For one, he won't break the bank, with Spotrac.com having his market value at a little over $13 million APY.
Plus, the Bills won't likely offer a huge long-term deal.
Play-wise, Evans is the exact type of sure-handed weapon that Allen will love. His ability to be a menace on short routes, along with being a downfield threat, and being nearly unguardable in the redzone would give the Bills something that they've missed dearly over the years.
A consistent outlet for their quarterback.
Yes, Evans might return to Tampa, but the Bills should be on the phone now gauging interest.
Like right now.
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