Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis has drawn interest since entering free agency this offseason, but he’s still in search of a new contract and team.
Davis’s stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars came to a premature end when he was released with an injury designation, capping off a disappointing one-year run after leaving Buffalo. He’s visited multiple teams during free agency, including a recent stop with the New Orleans Saints, but remains unsigned.
Another Team Meeting for Davis
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Davis recently visited the Saints. He had previously met with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers.
His lack of a contract may stem from health concerns following his release from Jacksonville. On May 7, Davis was officially waived with a failed physical designation. According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, the wideout failed the team’s physical exam.
Williams noted that Davis suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee back in November and was expected to need about six months to recover. The injury limited him to just 10 games in 2024, where he logged 20 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns.
Davis joined the Jaguars on a three-year, $39 million deal after serving as Buffalo’s No. 2 receiver behind Stefon Diggs. However, injuries hindered his ability to make an impact during his lone season in Jacksonville.
Speaking on Good Morning Football, Rapoport mentioned that while the Saints hosted Davis for a visit, he’s still not medically ready to sign.
Buffalo Reshapes Wide Receiver Corps
Buffalo significantly revamped its receiving corps this offseason, moving on from both Diggs and Davis. They added veteran wideouts Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore, while also drafting Keon Coleman in the second round—who is expected to take on a large role.
Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com speculated that the Bills could consider bringing Davis back, especially to fill the role held last season by Mack Hollins. Davis already has a strong rapport with quarterback Josh Allen, and the Bills are known to bring back familiar players.
“It depends on the financials,” Parrino wrote on X. “But Mack Hollins’ role—which was originally Davis’s—is currently unfilled. He’s a respected presence in the locker room and had his most productive years with Allen. If healthy, he’s a legitimate deep threat. But would he take $3-5 million?”
Davis’s recovery timeline remains uncertain, and it’s unclear how much longer he’ll need to fully recover from the knee injury that ended his 2024 campaign.
While the Bills focused on defense in the draft, their offensive approach indicates a bigger role for Coleman and continued competition among the revamped receiver group.