The Buffalo Bills primarily focused on defense during the draft, leaving their wide receiver room largely unchanged. However, with the post-draft wave of free agency now underway, Buffalo is hosting one of the top remaining free agents—wide receiver Elijah Moore.
Moore, a former second-round pick by the Jets, spent his first two seasons in New York before being traded to the Cleveland Browns midway through his rookie contract. He played substantial snaps in Cleveland, seeing snap shares of 73% and 76%, and received triple-digit targets in both seasons there.
In 2024, Moore set a new career high with 61 receptions. Although his yards per reception dropped to 8.8—down from his previous seasons—this can largely be attributed to the Browns’ inconsistent quarterback play and overall offensive struggles. At just 25 years old, Moore could be an appealing option for teams compared to older wide receivers still available on the market.
Buffalo’s decision to move on from Stefon Diggs last offseason raised questions about their receiver group. However, they managed to finish in the top 10 in passing yards and second in scoring during the 2024 season. A key contributor was Khalil Shakir, who led the team in receiving yards with 821 and recently received a long-term extension.
Keon Coleman also showed promise as a rookie, averaging an impressive 19.2 yards per catch, though that came on just 29 receptions. The No. 33 pick from the previous draft is expected to take on a larger role in 2025, alongside free agent acquisition Josh Palmer, who will likely start. The Bills’ receiving corps lost Mack Hollins to free agency, and trade acquisition Amari Cooper is still unsigned, leaving room for another addition in free agency.
If Moore’s visit today leads to an agreement, he could provide a valuable rotational option for the Bills, though any deal would likely need to be cost-effective, as Buffalo currently sits near the bottom of the league in cap space ($3.14MM) with rookie signings and undrafted free agents still to be accounted for.
