Jackson Hawes emerges as key tight end for Buffalo Bills offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Jackson Hawes has developed into an essential tight end for the Buffalo Bills during the 2025 NFL season. Playing 43% of the offensive snaps, he recorded 16 receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns. With Dawson Knox's contract renegotiation, Hawes will retain his role in the offense moving forward into the 2026 season, complementing fellow tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Knox. The Bills have benefited from using multiple tight ends, showing strong performance in heavy personnel groupings. Training camp in 2026 indicates Hawes is healthy and ready to contribute again.
- •Hawes played 43% of offensive snaps in 2025.
- •He caught 16 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Buffalo excels in heavy personnel groupings, ranking second in EPA per play.
- •Hawes is healthy and active in training camp for 2026.
- •Dawson Knox's renegotiated contract affects tight end dynamics.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills TE Jackson Hawes has carved out an important role on offense
"The Buffalo Bills boast one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL.
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