The Bills’ Wide Receiver Woes Continue - and the Mike Evans Dream Feels Just That
The Buffalo Bills have been one of the AFC’s most consistent contenders in recent years, but there’s one issue that continues to haunt them: the wide receiver position. Ever since Stefon Diggs’ production began to taper off - and now with his future up in the air - Buffalo has been searching for that go-to guy for Josh Allen. So far, they haven’t found him.
Keon Coleman, the young wideout drafted with high hopes, hasn’t quite found his footing. Joshua Palmer and Curtis Samuel have flashed at times, but neither has shown they can consistently tilt the field. And now, with the team entering a new era post-Sean McDermott, GM Brandon Beane is steering the ship through some choppy waters.
The Bills’ passing game, once feared across the league, took a noticeable step back late in the season. Injuries played a part, sure, but the lack of a true vertical threat was glaring.
According to data from PFF, Buffalo ranked sixth-worst in the NFL in receptions on throws of 20 or more yards. That’s a problem when you have a quarterback with one of the strongest arms in the league.
So naturally, the conversation shifts to potential solutions. And one name that’s popped up - albeit more as a fantasy than a forecast - is Mike Evans.
Evans, the longtime Buccaneers star, would be a dream fit in Buffalo. He’s a proven deep threat, a physical presence on the outside, and exactly the kind of veteran receiver who could elevate Josh Allen’s supporting cast. As PFF’s Mason Cameron put it, Evans would be “a strong upgrade to Josh Allen’s core of weapons.”
But here’s the reality: it’s hard to see Evans in anything other than a Bucs uniform.
This is a player who’s spent his entire career in Tampa Bay, who’s been the face of the franchise through multiple quarterback changes, coaching shifts, and even a Super Bowl run. If he suits up in 2026, it’s likely going to be with the team that drafted him - even if it’s on a restructured deal.
And if not? Retirement may be the more likely path than relocation.
For Bills fans, the idea of Mike Evans in blue and red is tantalizing. It makes sense on paper.
It fills a gaping hole in the offense. It gives Allen a true WR1 again.
But as of now, it feels more like offseason wishful thinking than a legitimate roster move in the making.
Buffalo still needs to address the receiver position - that much is clear. Whether it’s through the draft, a trade, or a more realistic free-agent target, the Bills can’t afford to go into another season without a top-tier weapon for their franchise quarterback. But unless something drastic changes, Mike Evans probably isn’t walking through that door.