The Buffalo Bills enter the offseason in a much better situation than they have over the past few years after the league announced a salary cap increase of $23.8 million. Buffalo is about $10 million over the cap compared to the $41 million they were last offseason, and they have 12 unrestricted free agents this year compared to the 22 they had in 2024.

I touched on a list of players drafted by the Bills last year who I believed had earned a contract extension already or would warrant one after this season. Spencer Brown received his at the start of last season, and it’s already looking like a bargain. The five other names I wrote about in that blog have not signed a new deal yet. Shakir joined Brown on Tuesday with his second contract.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook made some headlines this week by pinning a comment on his Instagram livestream, saying, “15 mill year.” Subsequently, Cook has unfollowed the team on social media. This new move used by athletes in recent years is particularly common during contract negotiations and when the player is unhappy with how things are going.

The offseason came earlier than any of us had hoped, and it has quickly become a rumor mill of who wants to be traded, along with some confirmed availability of big name players. Below, I will list five trade scenarios for the Bills this offseason that would all make sense based on their current needs.

The Buffalo Bills’ season ends in a heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, 32-29. This was a tough one because, just like the last two playoff losses to the Chiefs, Bills fans are left with many “what ifs” and a feeling of will this team ever beat Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid in the playoffs.

The Buffalo Bills face the number one seed and back-to-back defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium at 6:30 PM this Sunday on CBS. This will be the fourth matchup in the playoffs between the two teams over the last five seasons. Buffalo lost to the Chiefs in the 2020 AFC Championship and the 2021 and 2023 Divisional Rounds.

The Buffalo Bills take advantage of two Lamar Jackson turnovers in the first half to build a 21-10 lead before holding on for a 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens to advance to the AFC Championship game for the second time in five seasons.

The Buffalo Bills welcome the Baltimore Ravens to Western New York this weekend in a highly anticipated Divisional Round matchup between the AFC’s two and three seeds. The Bills defeated the Broncos 31-7 in the Wild Card round while the Ravens knocked off their division rival Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-14. A lot has changed since their regular season meeting in Week Four, where the Ravens won handily, 35-10.

The Buffalo Bills, fresh off their 31-7 victory over the Denver Broncos, welcome the Baltimore Ravens, who defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14, to Highmark Stadium for a 6:30 PM showdown this Sunday on CBS. A lot has changed since the Ravens Week 4 dismantling of the Bills earlier this year. Now, I will break down Baltimore’s key players, the team’s strengths and weaknesses, and themes from the Ravens’ wins and losses this season.

The Buffalo Bills beat the Denver Broncos 31-7 in their Wild Card matchup on Sunday to move onto the Divisional Round, where they will meet the 3-seed Baltimore Ravens in a highly anticipated rematch. Denver started the game with a five-play, 70-yard touchdown drive but didn’t score another point over the final 57 minutes and 36 seconds. Buffalo went on to score 31 unanswered points.

The Buffalo Bills welcome the Denver Broncos to Western New York this weekend in a Wild Card matchup between the AFC’s two and seven seeds. The Bills secured their playoff spot over a month ago when they locked up the AFC East. The Broncos clinched theirs in Week 18 against the Kansas City Chiefs’ backups.

The Buffalo Bills, winners of the AFC East and number two seed welcome the Denver Broncos, who secured the seventh seed with their 38-0 victory on Sunday over the Kansas City Chiefs, to Highmark Stadium for a 1 PM showdown this Sunday on CBS. A lot has changed since my AFC West Preview earlier this year. Now, I will break down Denver’s key players, the team’s strengths and weaknesses, and themes from the Broncos ’ wins and losses this season.

The Buffalo Bills lose their regular season finale 23-16 to the New England Patriots. The victory, accompanied with Browns, Giants, and Titans losses, knocks the Patriots from the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft to the fourth. Buffalo didn’t seem to mind helping New England edge out the victory and prevent them from securing the top pick. In that regard, it was a strange game, so this will be a much different recap than most.

The 13-3 Buffalo Bills head to Foxboro for their last game of the regular season against the 3-13 New England Patriots. The Bills narrowly defeated New England two weeks ago, 24-21. This matchup will look a bit different as the Bills are planning to rest starters, with Josh Allen starting to continue his NFL-leading starts streak.

The Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 40-14 to finish the regular season undefeated at home while securing their position as the AFC’s number two seed heading into the playoffs. The Jets had three possessions in the first half that resulted in a turnover on downs, an interception, and a safety, allowing Buffalo to take a 12-0 lead into halftime. Buffalo scored 28 straight points in the second half to make it 40-0 before pulling their starters. Tyrod Taylor led two late scoring drives for the Jets.

The 12-3 Buffalo Bills welcome the 4-11 Jets to New York for their second matchup of the season. Both teams have gone down different paths since their week six meeting, with the Bills going 8-1 since then and the Jets going 2-7. A victory on Sunday would secure the two seed and cap off Buffalo’s first undefeated record at home since the 1990 season.

The Buffalo Bills survived a slow start against a resilient New England Patriots team to win 24-21 and move to 12-3 on the year. Drake Maye led the Patriots on back-to-back scoring drives to start the game and build a 14-0 lead. Buffalo fought back with 24 unanswered points, assisted by an improved second-half defensive effort that forced three turnovers.

The Buffalo Bills return home after their victory over the Detroit Lions to face the 3-11 New England Patriots. This is the first of two matchups over the final three weeks of the season for the AFC East rivals. With the two teams heading in different directions, Buffalo needs to keep its focus and continue its solid play for the remainder of the season. New England wants something positive to end a disappointing season under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo.

The Buffalo Bills knocked off the Detroit Lions 48-42, ending their 11-game winning streak. Buffalo never trailed in the game, with scores on their first three drives before heading into halftime up 21-14. The second half saw two punts and 55 combined points scored. The Bills capitalized on a fumble that allowed them to stretch their lead to 35-14 and a little breathing room. Jared Goff did his best to bring the Lions back to within a score, but Detroit could not capitalize on two onside kick attempts in the fourth quarter.

The Bills head to Detroit for a highly anticipated matchup between two of the best teams in the NFL. Buffalo is looking to rebound from their worst defensive performance since the 2021 season after their 44-42 loss to the Rams in Week 14. The Lions are on an 11-game winning streak and have overcome a rash of injuries while maintaining a one-game lead in the competitive NFC North.