Buffalo Bills players under the most pressure in 2025
Not only that, the team will be depending on some younger players to make big impacts throughout the year.
All in all, there is plenty of pressure to go around.
Here are Bills Wire's players under the most pressure in 2025:
WR Keon Coleman
Coleman had a decent start to his NFL career as a rookie but slowed down. A hand injury played a part there.
Regardless, after the Bills decided not to make a splash wide receiver addition this offseason which means the team is counting on him to make an impact.
RB James Cook
Cook is here because of his own doing.
The Pro Bowl rusher is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been vocal about wanting to get paid. Cook has yet to land a big extension and if that does not come before the start of the season, Cook will be under a microscope with free agency pending.
CB Maxwell Hairston
Any top rookie draft pick has plenty of pressure on them. Hairston is no exception.
The Bills would love if Hairston becomes a solid starting cornerback across from Christian Benford right out of the gate. Easier said than done.
QB Josh Allen
Allen is the reigning NFL MVP from the 2024 season.
In a way, that address pressure. What is Allen lacking on his resume?
You guessed it, a Super Bowl, and the Bills will go where Allen takes them.
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