The Buffalo Bills took a hatchet to the top of their wide receiver group last offseason, moving on from No. 1 Stefon Diggs and No. 2 Gabe Davis in favor of a more spread-out approach.
The new “everybody eats” philosophy was a huge success in 2024, with quarterback Josh Allen guiding the Bills to one of the best offenses in the NFL. The Bills could add another huge target to their roster for the upcoming season, according to one insider, who believes they could trade for a $68 million wide receiver in search of a new home.
Bills Trade Proposal Adds Trusted Target
Bleacher Report’s Mitchel Milani analyzed possible trade destinations for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who is entering the final year of his three-year, \$68 million deal and is likely to become a trade candidate.
Since entering the NFL in 2019, McLaurin has been a reliable presence, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past five seasons despite instability at the quarterback position.
Milani identified the Buffalo Bills as an ideal landing spot for McLaurin, envisioning a dynamic partnership with reigning MVP Josh Allen that could bring a new dimension to Buffalo’s offense.
“I think Terry McLaurin would be perfect for Josh Allen,” Milani said. “He’s a vertical threat who can stretch defenses. Putting someone like that on the outside could make the Bills’ offense nearly unstoppable.”
Last season, the Bills lacked a consistent deep threat—previously a role filled by Gabe Davis and, to a lesser degree, Stefon Diggs.
Bills Brought New Talent to the Offense
The Buffalo Bills have already shaken up their wide receiver group this offseason. They let go of trade-deadline pickup Amari Cooper, who hit free agency, and brought in reliable pass-catchers Elijah Moore and Joshua Palmer. They also added Laviska Shenault Jr., who offers potential as both a receiver and return specialist.
General manager Brandon Beane hasn’t completely closed the door on a Cooper return, but according to SI.com’s Ronnie Eastham, a reunion would likely only happen if Cooper agrees to a pay cut.
“It appears unlikely the Bills will bring Cooper back,” Eastham noted. “But if he’s open to a smaller role and a team-friendly deal, Buffalo could still be a landing spot. He showed decent chemistry with Josh Allen last season and, while not the player he once was, still proved capable of making some key plays.”
In the draft, the Bills focused primarily on the defensive side of the ball, but did select Maryland wide receiver Kaden Prather in the seventh round. ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg pointed out that his size could bring a new dimension to the offense, though his best chance to make the roster may come through contributions on special teams.
“At 6-foot-3 and 204 pounds, Prather stands out physically,” Getzenberg wrote. “Beane also praised his work ethic. Over 48 college games at West Virginia and Maryland, he totaled 162 receptions for 1,966 yards and 12 touchdowns. His path to the team likely starts on special teams.”