Bills GM, HC Downplay Interest in Signing Tyreek Hill

Brandon Beane and Joe Brady express tepid response to adding the star wide receiver in free agency.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:22pm

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Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Joe Brady both acknowledged the team is doing its "due diligence" on free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill, but neither expressed much enthusiasm about the prospect of signing the star player. Beane noted Hill's "tough injury" from 2026 and suggested the Bills are not willing to invest heavily in the 31-year-old. Brady echoed a similar sentiment, saying the team is "approaching everyone the same way" in free agency.

Why it matters

Tyreek Hill has been a thorn in the Bills' side for years, terrorizing their defense as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. Adding him could give the Bills' offense a major boost, but the team's lukewarm response suggests they may be wary of the injury risk and long-term commitment required to sign the veteran receiver.

The details

Hill is a free agent for the first time in his career after playing just four games in 2026 before suffering a devastating dislocated knee and torn ACL. Despite his injury history and age, he is still expected to garner significant interest on the open market. The Bills, however, do not appear to be positioning themselves as a top suitor, with Beane and Brady both offering only tepid responses when asked about the possibility of signing Hill.

  • The 2026 NFL Combine took place in late February 2026.

The players

Brandon Beane

The general manager of the Buffalo Bills.

Joe Brady

The head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

Tyreek Hill

A free agent wide receiver who has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, known for his speed and big-play ability.

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What they’re saying

“First thing is, I've got to get under the cap. We're always doing due diligence. That guy is a heck of a player with what he's done. I know he had a tough injury. Those facts will continue to garner interest in a lot of teams across the league. But beyond that, there's really not a lot more to it.”

— Brandon Beane, General Manager, Buffalo Bills (NBC Sports)

“I think something with us in Buffalo is we are going to approach everyone the same way. If you're a free agent, you're a draft pick — I told the scouts in the draft room, let's not eliminate anybody.”

— Joe Brady, Head Coach, Buffalo Bills (NBC Sports)

What’s next

The Bills will continue to evaluate free agent options, including Tyreek Hill, as they work to get under the salary cap ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

While the Bills acknowledge Tyreek Hill's talent, their lukewarm response suggests they may be hesitant to invest heavily in the 31-year-old receiver coming off a major injury. The team appears to be taking a measured approach to free agency, focusing on value and fit rather than making a splashy signing.