Buffalo Bills 2025 offseason positional review: Tight ends

Dalton Kincaid’s second season was supposed to be a breakout. The hope was that Kincaid would pick up a significant number of targets that were vacated by the losses of wideouts Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.

Unfortunately, that did not happen. Kincaid could not build upon his strong 73-673-2 receiving line from his rookie season.

Kincaid’s line fell to 44 receptions, 448 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. Kincaid battled numerous ailments during the season, limiting his productivity.

Even so, the lasting image of Kincaid failing to make a challenging catch in the AFC championship game is not one Bills fans want to revisit.

Dawson Knox had another solid season. Knox fits his role well with the Bills, working as an inline blocker and a secondary option in the passing game.

Knox ended the season with 22 catches 311 yards and a touchdown. His production doesn’t match up with his cap hit, but Knox’s intangibles have been lauded by the Bills leadership.

Quintin Morris is third on the Bills pecking order. He played a majority of his snaps on special teams for Buffalo.

Under contract:

• Dawson Knox- through the 2026 season
• Dalton Kincaid–through the 2026 season
• Zach Davidson- through the 2026 season
• Armani Rogers–through the 2025 season

Free agents:

• Quintin Morris (RFA)

Leading receiver- receptions: Dalton Kincaid (44)

Leading receiver–yards: Dalton Kincaid (448)

Touchdowns: Dalton Kincaid (2)

Longest reception: Dawson Knox (39)

Snap counts: Dawson Knox (618, 56.8%)

Can the Bills get a greater return on investment for this group?

The hope is that a healthy Kincaid will become a matchup problem, much in the way that he was during his rookie season. Buffalo needs consistent options in the intermediate passing game for quarterback Josh Allen.

Kincaid was drafted for this purpose. Kincaid will be looked upon to help supplement the passing attack. Khalil Shakir was stellar in the mid-range game, but Buffalo needs another option, such as Kincaid, to help open up the field.

Knox plays his role well. However, with a cap hit exceeding $14 million next year, it would behoove the Bills to get the ball in Knox’s hands more often. The veteran will do what’s expected, and he’s valuable in the locker room.

Kincaid and Knox are the uncontested top two players in the tight end room. Buffalo also has Zach Davidson, who had a solid person last year before missing out on the gameday roster. Davidson could be a factor. If Buffalo re-signs Morris, that will be the Bills four options for their tight end room.

If Morris does not re-sign with the Bills, then Buffalo may look to fill his void in the draft. Most likely, the Bills will look for a day-three tight end who can also provide special teams aid.