Despite landing DJ Moore, Buffalo faces pressure to add more depth. Explore why Brandon Beane might prioritize defensive upgrades over another pass catcher before training camp begins.
For most of the offseason, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Buffalo Bills was whether they had done enough to improve their receiving corps.
After another playoff run ended short of a Super Bowl, there was a natural desire to give Josh Allen another proven weapon, and Brandon Beane answered that call by acquiring DJ Moore. The move immediately changed the outlook of Buffalo's offense, giving the Bills what it believes is a legitimate No. 1 receiver while taking pressure off the rest of the position group.
Despite the acquisition, conversations around the position haven't stopped.
With training camp approaching and veteran free agents still available, some fans continue to wonder whether Buffalo should make one more addition at wide receiver. It's an understandable question. Super Bowl contenders are always looking for ways to improve, and adding another experienced pass catcher sounds appealing on the surface. The problem is that making another move simply because one is available isn't always the best way to build a roster.
The Bills have already invested heavily in this group. Moore gives Allen a receiver capable of winning on every level of the field, Khalil Shakir has developed into one of the quarterback's most trusted targets, and the organization still believes Keon Coleman can take a significant step forward in his third season.
Dalton Kincaid also remains an important part of the passing game, and Buffalo expects him to become a bigger factor after an injury-interrupted 2025 campaign. And that's before even considering Joshua Palmer and rookie Skyler Bell.
Could another receiver make the offense better? Maybe. The answer depends entirely on who that player is. If an impact receiver unexpectedly became available at a reasonable price, every contender should at least explore the possibility. The Bills shouldn't ignore an opportunity to improve simply because they already feel comfortable with the roster.
At the same time, there has to be a realistic path for that player to contribute. Every veteran addition means fewer snaps for Coleman and Bell, and another mouth to feed in an offense that already has several hopeful playmakers. At some point, the Bills need to find out whether the players they've invested in can become the supporting cast Allen needs to win a championship.
That's why I don't believe a wide receiver belongs near the top of Buffalo's remaining offseason priorities. If the Bills make another move before Week 1, I'd much rather see it come on the defensive side of the ball, whether that's adding another edge rusher to strengthen the rotation or bringing in a veteran linebacker to improve the depth behind the starters.
That doesn't mean the Bills should stop monitoring the market. Every August, quality veterans become available after roster cutdowns, and Beane has never been afraid to make a move if he believes it makes the team better. If the right receiver unexpectedly hits the market, Buffalo should absolutely do its homework.
As things stand today, though, the Bills have, on paper, given Allen the most complete group of pass catchers he's had in several seasons. Rather than searching for another name to add to the room, the focus should be on seeing whether the combination of Moore, Shakir, Coleman and Kincaid can become one of the strengths of a team with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations.
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