Bills GM Beane Reflects on Struggles With Wide Receivers

Beane admits team 'erred' in not sticking with a consistent group of wideouts last season.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:55am

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Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane discussed the team's struggles at wide receiver last season, acknowledging they 'erred' in not sticking with a consistent group of wideouts. The Bills brought in veteran Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore, but both battled injuries and inconsistency, leading to a lack of production from the receiving corps. Beane said the team was unable to pull off trades for other wideouts at the deadline, leaving them relying on veterans like Gabe Davis and Brandin Cooks.

Why it matters

The Bills' wide receiver room was a constant point of frustration for fans last season, as the team struggled to find consistent production from the position. Beane's comments shed light on the team's thought process and the challenges they faced in trying to upgrade the position.

The details

The Bills' wide receivers ranked 24th in the NFL in productivity with 2,107 receiving yards, and the team was one of only six that didn't have at least one WR with five touchdown catches. Beane said the team 'erred' in not sticking with a consistent group of wideouts, as they brought in Palmer and Moore but both battled injuries and inconsistency. Beane also said the team was unable to pull off trades for other wideouts at the deadline, leaving them relying on veterans like Davis and Cooks.

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The players

Brandon Beane

The Buffalo Bills' president of football operations and general manager.

Joshua Palmer

A veteran wide receiver the Bills brought in last offseason.

Elijah Moore

A wide receiver the Bills acquired last offseason who never established himself in the offense.

Gabe Davis

A veteran wide receiver the Bills relied on last season.

Brandin Cooks

A veteran wide receiver the Bills relied on last season.

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What they’re saying

“To me, where we erred was, we didn't kind of pick a group, keep them healthy and roll with them.”

— Brandon Beane, Bills President of Football Operations and General Manager

What’s next

The Bills will look to significantly upgrade their wide receiver room this offseason, either through free agency, the draft, or trades, in an effort to provide more consistent production and support for quarterback Josh Allen.

The takeaway

The Bills' struggles at wide receiver last season were a major factor in their playoff exit, and Beane's comments highlight the team's need to find a more consistent and productive group of wideouts heading into the 2026 season.