The Buffalo Bills have added a major piece to their offense by signing wide receiver Josh Palmer to a three-year, $36 million deal. Palmer, formerly with the Los Angeles Chargers, is seen as a strong fit for Buffalo’s system and could provide a needed spark for quarterback Josh Allen.
Despite making it to the AFC Championship Game last season, the Bills did so without a true No. 1 receiver. This offseason, the front office worked to fix that by bringing in multiple wideouts, including Elijah Moore and Laviska Shenault. But Palmer is considered the marquee addition.
Offensive coordinator Joe Brady praised Palmer, calling him “a seamless fit” and highlighting his versatility to line up both inside and outside. In his four seasons with the Chargers, Palmer notched 182 receptions for 2,287 yards and 10 touchdowns, consistently posting over 500 receiving yards in each of the last three years.
While Palmer may not be a prototypical top-tier receiver, he complements the existing core of young talent, including rookie Keon Coleman and rising contributor Khalil Shakir. Together, they form a capable trio for Allen, who is still in pursuit of his first Super Bowl appearance.
Rather than chasing a superstar pass-catcher, Buffalo has chosen to build a balanced and versatile receiver group. Whether that approach and Palmer’s addition is enough to elevate Allen and the Bills to the next level remains to be seen.
