The Buffalo Bills would save $2.3 million in cap room by cutting this weapon.
The Buffalo Bills made a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquiring WR D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears.
With Moore in the fold next to Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers and Mecole Hardman, do the Bills even need Joshua Palmer anymore?
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report doesn't think so and believes Buffalo should consider cutting the veteran to save $2.3 million in cap room.
"Last offseason, the Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Joshua Palmer to a three-year, $29 million contract," Knox wrote. "Unfortunately, Palmer was slowed by an ankle injury, tallied just 22 receptions for 303 yards, and landed on injured reserve ahead of the playoffs.
"While Palmer still has two years remaining on his contract, Buffalo could conceivably get out of it by releasing him after June 1. Cutting him before then would cost $2.5 million in additional cap space, while cutting him after June 1 would save $2.3 million in cap room.
"The Bills have $13.2 million in effective cap space and don't necessarily need the additional cap savings. However, they simply might not have a role for Palmer in the offense after adding D.J. Moore via a trade. Khalil Shakir was Buffalo's leading receiver last season, and the Bills may still be looking to salvage Keon Coleman. Tyrell Shavers and Mecole Hardman are also in the receiver mix. There's also a non-zero chance that Buffalo continues bolstering its receiving corps in the draft."
Palmer appeared in 12 games last season for the Bills. He finished with 22 catches for 303 receiving yards. The WR didn't score a touchdown for the first time in his NFL career.
The 26-year-old Palmer has been in the NFL since 2021. He has played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Bills. The Tennessee product has 204 receptions for 2,590 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in his career.
Palmer probably won't get many targets next season after the Moore trade. It will be fascinating to see if Brandon Beane keeps Palmer or parts ways with him.
Moore had 50 catches last season for 682 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns with the Bears. The former Carolina Panthers WR finished his Chicago career with 244 catches for 3,012 receiving yards and 20 TD catches.
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