Bills' No. 1 Position Battle Key To Josh Allen's Super Bowl Hopes
All offseason, we have heard about the need for the Buffalo Bills to get Josh Allen another receiving weapon, despite last year proving Allen didn't need a No. 1 option.
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A receiver-by-committee approach by Joe Brady worked well for the Bills and Allen, but some think that is what is holding them back from claiming Super Bowl glory.
Mack Hollins and Amari Cooper are out, and Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore are in, to go with Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Curtis Samuel as the genuine receivers.
However, how the depth chart shakes out could be crucial in determining how far the Bills can go in 2025. For Pro Football Network, the receiver position battle is one to watch.
"Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman return as the Buffalo Bills' top two wide receivers from last season," Pro Football Network writes. "Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins are no longer on the team, leaving an opening as their WR1 going into 2025.
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"Joshua Palmer figures to be the top contender, seeing as though he's making close to $10 million annually. Curtis Samuel remains part of the rotation, however, and Elijah Moore is just coming off a season with 538 receiving yards. Buffalo's wide receiver group should be the top position battle on their roster."
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half at SoFi Stadium.© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
In truth, the Bills will hope Coleman takes a big jump in Year 2 to be Allen's go-to guy out wide, while Shakir continues to dominate from the slot. Palmer looms as the biggest addition, with his ability to win deep and produce consistently, meaning Moore could be seen as a bit-part player.
But training camp will go a long way in deciding the makeup of the receiver room, with Laviska Shenault Jr., Kaden Prather, and Tyrell Shavers also battling it out for snaps.
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Buffalo is seen as one of the Super Bowl contenders in the AFC, and the receiving weapons around Allen will be a big factor in determining how far the team can go.
While it is up for debate right now, come the end of camp, Allen's top weapons should consist of Coleman, Shakir, and Palmer.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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