The Buffalo Bills are entering 2025 without a true No. 1 receiver. It will be the second-straight season the Bills open the season without a 1,000-yard threat on the roster.
Khalil Shakir could have another uptick in production out of the slot. Shakir had a career-high 821 yards last season, but Buffalo doesn't have a high-end option on the outside, and Shakir isn't a massive red zone threat, with just seven career touchdowns.
Josh Allen's favorite red zone target from last year, Mack Hollins, signed with the Bills' AFC East rival New England Patriots. Buffalo's biggest receiver add; Josh Palmer; had just one touchdown last season, and has just 10 career touchdowns in four NFL seasons.
Jameson Williams has been involved in trade rumors dating back to last season, and while the Detroit Lions may be inclined to hold on to their former first-rounder after a 15-2 season, anything can happen in the NFL, and the Lions may listen to offers to avoid paying their young star.
Last Word on Sports' Anthony Palacios believes the Bills should try to strike a deal for Williams, adding some speed on the outside.
"The Bills still need another wide receiver to bolster the unit behind Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman." Palacios wrote. "Williams could justify being a long-term playmaker after losing Mack Hollins this offseason and could perform at greater heights behind one of the best arms [Allen]."
It took Williams a little while to get going, but the former Alabama star finally had his long-awaited breakout season in 2024, hauling in 58 catches for 1,0001 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games.
Williams functioned as Detroit's' go-to deep threat last season, and paired with Amon-Ra St. Brown formed one of the NFL's most fearsome receiving duos.
With all the talent the Lions had amongst their skill positions, Williams was only third in catches amongst the Lions' offense. In Buffalo, he'd be the go-to guy for Josh Allen. Pairing Allen's cannon of an arm with a 1,000-yard receiver who averaged 17.3 yards-per-reception last season is a formula that could turn out incredible numbers for Williams.