This offseason has, so far, seen the Buffalo Bills deal for veteran wide receiver DJ Moore and sign free agents like edge rusher Bradley Chubb, slot cornerback Dee Alford and safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone.
The Bills also locked in starting center Connor McGovern on a four-year contract, brought back tight end Dawson Knox on a three-year deal, and picked up the fifth-year option on talented but oft-injured tight end Dalton Kincaid.
The moves are part of president of football operations/general
manager Brandon Beane’s plan for solidifying the roster and addressing some of the primary concerns for the Bills heading into a pivotal 2026 NFL season. But today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by asking a simple question: are the Bills better now than when the 2025 season ended in overtime of the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs?
Reflecting on offseason moves
Brandon Beane and new head coach Joe Brady set about reshaping Buffalo’s roster this offseason, finding a veteran wide receiver to give quarterback Josh Allen another talented downfield threat in DJ Moore (pictured below), bringing in Bradley Chubb (pictured above) to pair with Greg Rousseau along the defensive line, and overhauling the defensive backs with the additions of Dee Alford, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Geno Stone.
But while Buffalo made moves meant to improve their roster, it’s worth wondering whether those additions — along with the departures of starting left guard David Edwards, fullback Reggie Gilliam, nickel cornerback Taron Johnson and a thin linebacker group — give the Bills a better roster than the one that fell short of the Super Bowl last year.
Plus, examining moves the Bills could still make to improve at linebacker, wide receiver, cornerback, and defensive line; and current free agents who would bolster Buffalo’s depth at several key positions.
- Did Bills get better? Breaking down every position after offseason moves – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills roundtable: Debating the offseason moves to this point, and what’s to come – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ Offseason Summary: Reviewing Every Move Made – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- ‘Risky’ Offseason Strategy Lands Bills amongst NFL’s ‘Eight Most Improved Teams’ – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- What positions do the Bills still need to address? We break down the roster – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- What’s left on the open market? Here are 10 remaining free agents who could still fit the Bills – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Four Free Agents Bills Should Sign Before NFL Draft – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
OTAs begin with a ‘new vibe’
The Buffalo Bills officially kicked off the Joe Brady era on Tuesday as the team gathered for the beginning of offseason workouts. Buffalo is one of 10 teams that can start workouts this week because the Bills hired Brady, a new head coach, during the offseason.
Learn why starting left tackle Dion Dawkins feels “the energy is different” as Brady begins the voluntary Phase 1 of the offseason workout program.
- Dion Dawkins on Bills OTAs: ‘The energy is definitely different’ – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills’ offseason workouts underway with ‘new vibe’ under Joe Brady – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
Even more Bills news
Discussing why Joe Brady is going to prioritize enhancing the team’s culture during his first season as head coach. Plus, why defensive ends Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb should form a potent pass-rushing duo; get to know University of Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday, the zero-star high school football recruit who could be a third-round target for the Bills; learn how an Iowa State defensive tackle known as the “Big Citrus” caught the attention of Buffalo’s front office; and more!
- Lance Lysowski: Strengthening Bills’ culture must be a priority for Joe Brady – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ Greg Rousseau Illustrates Perfect Fit With New Pass Rusher Bradley Chubb – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- A zero-star recruit’s rise puts him on the Bills’ draft radar – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills to host Iowa State’s ‘Big Citrus’ for pre-draft visit after impressive workout – newyorkupstate.com
- Alan Pergament: NFL new stadium history suggests Highmark opener in prime time is a no-brainer – Buffalo News (subscription required)
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