Plus, the Bills reportedly have “expressed a desire” to sign a certain veteran pass rusher...
The first major move made by Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane this offseason was to keep wide receiver Khalil Shakir, Josh Allen’s favorite passing target, in Buffalo with a four-year contract extension.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with Shakir’s thoughts on his new deal that will keep him with the Bills through the 2029 season.
WR Khalil Shakir reflects on new contract extension
After agreeing on a four-year contract extension worth a reported $62 million, Shakir says “it’s a dope feeling” and that he “wanted to be a Bill” because “Buffalo is a special place” to play football. Catch up with all Shakir had to say about why he wanted to sign this contract extension with the Bills.
- Bills’ Khalil Shakir on new contract, staying in Buffalo, & his old used car - newyorkupstate.com
- Don’t expect much for Khalil Shakir to change after signing a new deal – except maybe for a new car - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- ‘It’s a dope feeling’ | Khalil Shakir reflects on why he signed an extension with the Buffalo Bills - BuffaloBills.com
- Former fifth-round WR ‘super grateful’ for Bills Mafia and ‘surreal’ extension - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Khalil Shakir signs $60M Bills contract, thanks wife, will still drive his used Subaru - Democrat & Chronicle
Bills linked to veteran pass rusher
Preston Smith, who has recorded at least eight sacks in six seasons in the NFL, was recently released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Read how the Bills have “expressed a desire” to sign Smith to bolster their pass rush.
- Bills have reportedly ‘expressed a desire’ to sign veteran pass-rusher in free agency - newyorkupstate.com
- Buffalo Bills targeting pass rusher from AFC rival in free agency, per report - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
We get the latest rumors on a potential trade to acquire talented pass rusher Myles Garrett; learn how one of Buffalo’s backup tight ends suffered a torn Achilles; and find out which Super Bowl-winning cornerback could make his way to Orchard Park, NY via free agency.
- NFL insiders expect Buffalo Bills to put in aggressive bid for Browns’ Myles Garrett - newyorkupstate.com
- Buffalo Bills blockbuster trade prediction adds $125 million superstar for huge haul - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills reserve tight end tears Achilles tendon training for 2025 season - newyorkupstate.com
- Bills’ newest tight end, whose dad started at linebacker for Buffalo, tears Achilles - Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills tabbed as sensible ‘landing spot’ for ex-Eagles Pro Bowl CB - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills