‘This is big news for Bills fans as Shakir was quarterback Josh Allen’s top receiver in 2024. Shakir caught 76 passes for 821 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season. Then, in the three postseason games, Shakir caught 18-of-20 targets for 174 yards.’
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Bills GM Brandon Beane lets NFL teams know he is open for business in potential blockbuster trade
‘A star the caliber of a former Defensive Player of the Year would certainly not come cheap on the trade market, but we’ve seen Beane and the Bills get aggressive when it comes to making big trades. The Bills traded their first-round pick in a package to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for Stefon Diggs in 2020, and that obviously brought great results with it. Would Beane be willing to make another splash trade like that again? According to the general manager himself, the answer is yes.’
Buffalo Bills Lock In Key Offensive Weapon Khalil Shakir with $60M Deal
‘Shakir, a 2022 fifth-round pick out of Boise State, has developed into a reliable target for quarterback Josh Allen. Over three seasons, he’s had 125 receptions, 1,593 yards, and seven touchdowns. In 2024, he took on a bigger role, leading the team with 88 catches for 949 yards and four touchdowns, playing a crucial part in the Bills’ AFC Championship run.’
Did Bills running back James Cook just hint that his contract extension is next?
‘Cook took to Instagram and posted a photo of himself from the AFC Championship Game on his story with an hourglass emoji and a devil emoji, hinting that Year No. 4 is loading for him in a Bills uniform.’
Brandon Beane says he 'won't flinch' to make any move if it helps Bills
‘”Anything that’s right that can help our team, yes, I would not flinch,” Beane said. “I say this on the golf course, ‘I’m a lot of things but scared ain’t one of them.”
Bills sign Khalil Shakir to four-year contract extension
‘Shakir was a former fifth-round pick (148th overall) of the Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Boise State University. Despite a bit of a slower start to his career in Buffalo, Shakir has really blossomed into, arguably, Allen’s No. 1 target in the clutch over the last two seasons.
'James speaks from the heart': Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane addresses James Cook demands
‘”I love James,” Beane said. “James speaks from the heart. He means well and I want him here like a lot of guys. The business is the business, would I prefer we don’t take the business outside? Yes, I think that’s always the best way to handle it. But just because we’re not on the same page today doesn’t mean we wouldn’t be tomorrow, two weeks, two months, two years. We’ll see.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir agrees to four-year contract extension
‘Coming into the 2024 season, Shakir was the lone Bills wide receiver who returned from the previous season and his chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen showed. He led the Bills in targets (100), receptions (76) and yards (821) — all of which were also career highs. He also set a career-high with four touchdown receptions.’
Bills, WR Khalil Shakir agree to 4-year extension
‘The deal is worth up to $60.2 million with $32 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.’
Bills hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator, Ryan Nielsen as senior defensive assistant
‘Veteran coach Chris Tabor was named special teams coordinator, replacing Matthew Smiley. Head coach Sean McDermott also hired Ryan Nielsen as senior defensive assistant, Jason Rebrovich as assistant defensive line coach, and Mike Pellegrino to coach nickel cornerbacks.’
Bills season ticket prices going up for final season at Highmark Stadium
‘The team announced Monday that season ticket prices will rise by an average of 12% for the final season at Highmark Stadium. General admission packages range from $684-$2,303 per seat, with the average price sitting at $1,283.’
Season ticket package prices announced for Buffalo Bills
‘The fans 2 On Your Side talked with on Tuesday are not really bothered by the season ticket price increases. They are just excited to see the team play next season.’
Bills’ wide receiver extends contract through 2029 season
‘ESPN reported that Shakir was the only Bills’ receiver on their 53-man roster this past year that had caught a pass from QB Josh Allen in a game.’
What we learned from GM Brandon Beane's press conference at the NFL Combine
‘”As it stands today we would not be under the cap at where it’s at so we’re still working through that and again sometimes another extension could help us create more money,” Beane said.’
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir agrees to terms on four-year contract extension through 2029
‘Shakir led the Bills in targets (100), receptions (76) and receiving yards (821) in 2024, all career-highs for the 2022 5th round selection. He also posted a career-high four touchdown receptions.’