Bills Exercise Fifth-Year Option on TE Dalton Kincaid

Tight end's rookie contract extended through 2027 season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:51pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a football player in mid-motion, broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue, green, and orange.The Bills' decision to extend Kincaid's contract reflects their commitment to building a championship-caliber offense around their young core.Buffalo Today

The Buffalo Bills have exercised the fifth-year option on tight end Dalton Kincaid's rookie contract, keeping the 2023 second-round draft pick under team control through the 2027 NFL season.

Why it matters

Kincaid emerged as a key offensive weapon for the Bills in his first two seasons, and locking him up long-term ensures the team's passing attack will continue to be a strength as they aim to make another deep playoff run.

The details

By picking up Kincaid's fifth-year option, the Bills will pay the 24-year-old tight end around $12 million in 2027, the final year of his rookie deal. This gives the team additional time to work out a potential contract extension with Kincaid, who has quickly developed into one of the league's most dynamic young tight ends.

  • The Bills announced the move on March 30, 2026.

The players

Dalton Kincaid

A tight end drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, who has emerged as a key offensive weapon in his first two seasons with the team.

Buffalo Bills

The professional American football team based in Buffalo, New York that competes in the National Football League (NFL).

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What they’re saying

“Dalton has been a huge part of our success the last couple years, and we're excited to have him under contract for the foreseeable future.”

— Brandon Beane, General Manager, Buffalo Bills

What’s next

The Bills will now focus on potentially signing Kincaid to a long-term contract extension before his fifth-year option kicks in for the 2027 season.

The takeaway

By exercising Kincaid's fifth-year option, the Bills have secured the services of one of their top offensive playmakers for the next several seasons as they continue to build a championship-caliber roster.