Bills retain Dawson Knox on renegotiated deal for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have retained tight end Dawson Knox on a three-year, $20 million deal, lowering his 2026 cap hit to $8.55 million. Knox, who caught 36 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns in the 2025 season, will continue to serve as a key target for quarterback Josh Allen while backing up rookie Dalton Kincaid. Knox is coming off his most productive season since 2022 and played every game in 2025. His leadership and experience will be valuable as he aims to help fill any gaps caused by Kincaid’s past injuries.
- •Knox signed a three-year deal worth $20 million.
- •His 2026 cap hit was reduced to $8.55 million.
- •He recorded 36 catches for 417 yards last season.
- •Knox played all 17 regular season games in 2025.
- •He has the potential to rise on the franchise's receiving touchdowns leaderboard.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bills retention of Dawson Knox hints at his importance to this team
"The longtime contributor is back on a renegotiated deal
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