Buffalo Bills consider free-agent wide receivers before Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The Buffalo Bills are exploring free-agent wide receivers due to injury concerns leading into their joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on August 20. Key players Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and others are either absent or not practicing, creating uncertainty for the receiver corps. President Brandon Beane's previous attempt to acquire DJ Moore highlights the need for additional depth. As of now, the Bills' roster includes several receivers but may require external options to avoid fielding a compromised group. The team is weighing its confidence in the return of injured players before deciding on potential signings.
- •Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman among absent wide receivers
- •DJ Moore practices but effectiveness is uncertain
- •Buffalo's injury list affects 30% of receivers
- •Brandon Beane considers options in free-agent market
- •Bills will face Cleveland Browns in Week 2 preseason game
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — NFL FA WRs Buffalo Bills may consider signing before Week 1
"The Buffalo Bills could look to add a free-agent wide receiver due to current injury concerns on the roster.
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