WR · BUF · 26 yrs · exp 3 · San Diego State
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Stephen Gosnell, a 24-year-old wide receiver, signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2025. He spent last season on the practice squad after being waived in preseason and has a reserve/future contract for 2026. Gosnell is competing for a roster spot among a crowded group of 14 wide receivers
The Bills have not had a 1,000-yard wide receiver since Stefon Diggs departed. Khalil Shakir led the team with 821 receiving yards in 2024 and 719 last season. DJ Moore hasn’t had a 1,000-yard season since 2023, though he had 966 yards in 2024. Josh Allen could have his first 1,000-yard receiver since 2023, and Moore could have his first 1,000-yard season since 2023. “I think what DJ’s going to bring to us, obviously veteran leadership ,” Allen told NFL Media. “He’s been in the league as long as I’ve been in the league, and he’s produced at such a high level for the last eight years. Just really getting to know him. We’re locker mates, and to have that relationship that we already have, it’s a pretty seamless fit. I’m excited to continue to get to work with him. He’s going to be a huge help for us this next season and seasons to come.” Moore joins a wide receivers room that includes Shakir, Tyrell Shavers, Josh Palmer, Keon Coleman and rookie Skyler Bell. In eight seasons, Moore has four 1,000-yard seasons and 8,213 career receiving yards. He has had six or more touchdowns in each of the past four seasons
Shavers will need to recover from a torn ACL suffered in January during Buffalo's wild-card win over the Jaguars before he has any chance of contributing in 2026. The timing and severity of the injury will almost certainly sideline Shavers to begin the upcoming campaign, and lost offseason reps could hinder his chances of carving out a role under new coach Joe Brady. Despite the setback, Shavers was a consistent rotational presence in 2025, appearing in all 17 regular-season games and posting a career-best 15-245-1 line on 23 targets. His ability to regain form after injury will be key to reestablishing his place in the Bills offense
The Buffalo Bills began the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp on Monday, June 9, with everyone in attendance. With that came plenty of noteworthy reports from various sources covering the team from the fields and press room at One Bills Drive. What stood out most on and off the field as it relates to the team’s current roster? From player injury updates, to tryouts, and everything else in-between, let’s dive in below! Several Bills reporters shared news about an injury to linebacker Dorian Williams, of which ESPN Bills beat reporter Alaina Getzenberg observed Williams “using crutches,” and decidedly not practicing. As WGR 550 Bills reporter Sal Capaccio pointed out, this is to be viewed as a “different injury” for Williams unlikely related to last season’s neck injury during Buffalo’s final playoff game against the Denver Broncos. Head coach Joe Brady told reporters he wasn’t ready to get into the specific details of Williams’ injury and that it was still early, but added that the team anticipates he’ll be back for training camp, and “will (re-evaluate) as necessary,” per Getzenberg . Joining Williams as non-participants on Monday were safety Cole Bishop , defensive back Dorian Strong , right tackle Spencer Brown , plus wide receivers Skyler Bell and Tyrell Shavers . Getzenberg also shared that safety Jordan Hancock and offensive lineman Lloyd Cushenberry were both still wearing red non-contact jerseys to start mandatory minicamp. While rookie pass catcher Bell was sidelined, Capaccio reported that he was “catching passes from the Jugs machine after practice.” In better injury news, outside linebacker Michael Hoecht was seen participating with his defensive teammates during individual drills. Hoecht is working his way back to playing form following a brutal Achilles tear in just his second game with the Bills following a six-game PED suspension to begin the 2025 NFL season. Hoecht’s progress and eventual return to action will be among the most-watched topics for a defense undergoing a scheme shift with new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Joining the team on a tryout basis were a pair of offensive players, offensive lineman Derek Simmons (UDFA out of Oklahoma), and NFL veteran wide receiver Deven Thompkins , who boasts stints in the NFC South with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Carolina Panthers , and Atlanta Falcons . Simmons, a sixth-year senior who joined Oklahoma during the 2025 college football season, made eight starts (10 games played) at right tackle for the Sooners last season. The 6’5”, 317-pound Simmons received a degree in sports management (minor in business) from Western Carolina in December 2024, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in organizational leadership at Oklahoma. Thompkins has appeared in a total of 36 regular-season games (making 2 starts) in four NFL seasons. Overall, Thompkins has made 29 receptions (42 targets) for 162 yards and one touchdown; adding 13 rushes for 94 yards and four fumbles, per Pro Football Reference. Buffalo having Thompkins in for a tryout could have much to do with his special teams return skills. In four seasons with three NFC South teams, Thompkins has totaled 42 punt returns for 368 yard (long of 51); adding 45 kick returns for 1,008 yards (long of 54). Entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Buccaneers following the 2022 NFL Draft, Thompkins was viewed as an explosive yet very undersized athlete, standing just 5’8” and weighing 155 pounds. As just mentioned though, Thompkins brings plenty of speed to the pro game, having recorded a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. For comparison, former Bills wide receiver/return man Roscoe Parrish was 5’9” and 175 pounds. Known NFL small men in running backs/returners Dave Meggett and Vai Sikahema would still tower over Thompkins. Left tackle Dion Dawkins appears ready to reunite with Stefon Diggs , hinting at that possibility in a share on his Instagram account — “@’ing” Diggs’ way and saying “aye [... truncated ...]
Keon Coleman's playing time in 2026 is far from guaranteed due to the Bills' offseason additions
Today’s edition of “91 Buffalo Bills players in 91 days” was supposed to cover cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. However, as is the fickle nature of the NFL, Porter was released on June 1. I had assumed that Porter had little chance of making the final roster, hence his early placement in the series, but his release came even sooner than I had anticipated. Now, we turn our focus instead to the man who replaced Porter on the 91-man roster. He doesn’t play defense — he’s a wide receiver — but he is an intriguing young prospect, and someone whose name flows very well with the most annoying dance craze of the 1990s. Without further adieu, let’s talk about a former Fresno State Bulldog looking to make his mark in the NFL. _____________________________________________________________________________ Name: Mac Dalena Number: Unknown Position: WR Height/Weight: 5’10”, 180 pounds Age: 24 (25 on 10/4/2026) Experience/Draft: 1; signed with the Kansas City Chiefs following the 2025 NFL Draft College: Fresno State Acquired: Signed with Bills on 6/1/2026 Financial situation (per Spotrac): Unknown, but I assume it’s a one-year deal at the minimum, which is approximately $885,000 for the season. 2025 Recap: Dalena spent the offseason and preseason with the Chiefs last year. In three preseason games, he saw four targets and made two catches for nine yards. He did not make the final roster, nor did he sign with Kansas City’s practice squad. He eventually landed with the Seattle Seahawks , signing with their practice squad on November 4. He was released from the practice squad just four days later. The New York Jets signed Dalena to a reserve/future contract in January, but they released him on May 10. Positional outlook: Dalena is one of 13 receivers on the current roster. Khalil Shakir , DJ Moore , Tyrell Shavers , Joshua Palmer , Keon Coleman , Stephen Gosnell, Trent Sherfield , Mecole Hardman Jr., Gabriel Benyard, Skyler Bell, Ja’Mori Maclin, and Jalen Virgil are the others. 2026 Offseason: Dalena just signed with Buffalo, but he is healthy and ready to participate in minicamp and training camp. 2026 Season outlook: Dalena offers some promise as a slot receiver, as he’s definitely quick enough to operate in that area of the field despite his lack of size. At his pro day in 2024, Dalena ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, and completed the three-cone drill in just 6.89 seconds. He also showed off a 38.5” vertical and a 10’5” leap in the broad jump. Dalena has a small frame and short arms, so he doesn’t offer much in the way of contested-catch value, but he does offer enough speed and quickness where he could parlay a strong summer into a stint on Buffalo’s practice squad. I say “practice squad” and not the 53-man roster because there isn’t anything to suggest that the Bills will go with a soon-to-be 25-year-old as one of the final wideouts who makes the roster, and nor should they. This is a Buffalo team that needs to be in win-now mode, and unless Dalena comes in and sets the practice field on fire against the first-team defense, he isn’t going to make the team. Could he slot in as a potential backup for Shakir? He may show enough promise in head coach Joe Brady’s offense where that could be a long-term goal, but Dalena is unlikely to be a solution for the team in the short-term. Dalena has proven that he can be a difference-maker on offense before. As a senior at Fresno State, he caught 64 passes for 1,065 yards and eight scores. He led the Bulldogs in all three categories. For his efforts, Dalena was named a Second-Team All-American by HERO Sports, and he was also First-Team All-Mountain West. If Dalena wants to prove his mettle, he’ll have to compete on special teams and show that his field-stretching speed outweighs his slight stature. He’s likely a camp body, but he could be a fun player to watch during the summer if he finds some open field
The Bills placed Shavers (ACL) on injured reserve Wednesday. Shavers will miss the remainder of Buffalo's postseason run due to a torn ACL suffered during the team's wild-card round win over the Jaguars on Sunday. His injury leaves Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman as the only healthy options at wideout on the team's active roster, as Gabe Davis (knee) also suffered an ACL tear versus Jacksonville and was subsequentially placed on IR. Curtis Samuel (elbow) had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was listed as a full participant in the team's walkthrough practice, so he could be an option to come off IR and provide added depth for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against Denver
Head coach Sean McDermott announced Tuesday that Shavers sustained a torn ACL in the Bills' 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the wild-card round, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports. Buffalo is currently left with just Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman as the lone healthy receivers on the 53-man roster, though Curtis Samuel (elbow) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. Given the timing of Shavers' ACL tear, his recovery from surgery is likely to extend into the 2026 season
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