‘Being good is no longer enough for many people. A Super Bowl is the only thing that can quench their thirst.’
BillsBeat - February 26, 2025
Football Hall-of-Famer Thurman Thomas enjoying Bills success, running back revival
‘“The blueprint for winning in the NFL changes every few years, and I think last season we saw that running backs are still valuable assets,’’ the Buffalo Bills all-time rushing leader said Sunday afternoon after signing a slew of photos, helmets, jerseys, and footballs at the Legends & Stars Winter Sports Expo at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. “I think it’s pretty safe to say that the Philadelphia Eagles don’t even reach the Super Bowl without Saquon doing what he did.”’
Buffalo Bills sign wide receiver Khalil Shakir to four-year extension
‘Shakir, 25, was set to enter the final year of his four-year rookie contract in 2025. His new deal with the Bills will kick in after the conclusion of that initial contract and ensures he sticks around in Orchard Park, New York through 2029.’
Bills agree to 4-year contract extension with receiver Khalil Shakir
‘Shakir, who has one year remaining on his rookie contract, is the first of what could be several key young Bills players due for extensions before their contracts expire after the 2025 season. The group includes middle linebacker Terrel Bernard, cornerback Christian Benford, running back James Cook and edge rusher Greg Rousseau.’
Khalil Shakir, Bills agree to 4-year contract extension
‘The Buffalo Bills aren’t letting wide receiver Khalil Shakir go anywhere.’
Bills' leading receiver Khalil Shakir lands extension
‘”He’s Mr. Dependable, and when the ball’s thrown his way, he usually comes down with it. I’m sure everyone on our team that’s coming back will be excited to have Khalil knowing … and we’re going to count on him even more, not only on the field but his leadership going forward.”‘
Bills signing Khalil Shakir to four-year extension: Buffalo WR getting reported deal worth up to $60.2M
‘If Shakir were to make every available cent in this new contract, it would rank No. 27 among current receiver contracts in terms of AAV. The fifth-round pick out of Boise State in 2022 has gotten better and better each year, and caught 76 passes for 821 yards and four touchdowns in 2024 while his quarterback, Josh Allen, won NFL MVP. Shakir’s 597 yards after catch ranked third in the NFL this season behind Ja’Marr Chase and De’Von Achane, and his 76% catch rate ranked third-highest among all wide receivers.’
Bills Sign WR Khalil Shakir to New Four-Year Deal
‘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.’
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.’