The Buffalo Bills are staring down a challenging offseason, and it starts with a tight salary cap situation. As things stand, Buffalo is about $7 million over the projected $304 million cap, which means GM Brandon Beane and the front office will need to get creative. Restructures, cuts, and tough decisions are on the table-and yes, that could mean parting ways with some familiar faces.
One name that could draw attention on the open market is fullback Reggie Gilliam.
At 28, Gilliam has carved out a reputation as one of the league’s most versatile fullbacks. He’s not just a bruiser in short-yardage situations-he’s a multi-phase contributor who shines on special teams and brings value as a blocker, occasional ball carrier, and locker room presence. That kind of versatility doesn’t go unnoticed, especially in a league where roster spots are at a premium.
And there’s already a team reportedly keeping tabs on him: the Baltimore Ravens.
According to reports, the Ravens could be a serious suitor if Gilliam hits free agency. It makes sense-Baltimore has long valued the fullback position, and with veteran Patrick Ricard heading toward free agency himself at age 32, the team may be looking for a younger option to fill that role. Gilliam fits the mold: tough, reliable, and able to contribute in multiple ways.
Now, fullbacks don’t typically command top-tier money, but make no mistake-there could still be a bidding war here. For a team like Buffalo, which is in the middle of a coaching transition and facing big-picture decisions about the direction of its offense, the question becomes: how much do they value the fullback position in their new scheme?
That’s where things get interesting. Gilliam has made it clear he wants to stay in Buffalo.
At locker room cleanout, he expressed a desire to return in 2026. That’s a good sign for the Bills, who could retain a proven contributor if they’re willing to make a competitive offer.
But with the cap crunch looming and roster needs piling up, every dollar counts. The Bills will have to weigh Gilliam’s value not just as a player, but as a piece of their identity-especially as they look to retool under new leadership.
This offseason is shaping up to be a defining one in Buffalo. Whether or not Reggie Gilliam is part of the next chapter remains to be seen.