The Buffalo Bills have a knack of bringing back former players in recent years, and a big one just hit the open market.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on May 7 that they parted ways with wide receiver Gabe Davis, who left the Bills last offseason and signed a three-year contract worth $39 million in Jacksonville. Davis suffered through one injury-shortened season in Jacksonville, struggling to reach the levels of production he had with quarterback Josh Allen in Buffalo, before his surprise release this week.
The sudden release of Davis, combined with some holes in the wide receiving corps in Buffalo, has led some to suggest that the Bills could bring him back for the coming season.
Bills Could Boost Wide Receiving Corps With Gabe Davis
The Bills underwent some big changes last year, parting ways with top receiver Stefon Diggs and allowing Davis to leave in free agency. The team instead adopted what they called an “everybody eats” approach, spreading the ball out wider among their pass-catchers.
But some believe the team could benefit from bringing back Davis in free agency. Syracuse.com reporter Matt Parrino suggested he could be a good addition if the price is right.
Davis could have other options, including a reunion with former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the New York Giants. Daboll has brought on a number of former Bills players since taking over as head coach in the Meadowlands.
Bills Making Other Moves in Wide Receiver Room
The Bills have already added some other talent to their wide receiving corps, including veteran Elijah Moore who signed earlier this month. Moore has been a steady presence in four seasons between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns, racking up at least 450 receiving yards in each season.
Moore spoke with reporters on Monday, saying he’s excited for a fresh start with one of the league’s top offenses.
This will be my third team, and just the stigma that kind of goes around,” Moore said, via the Democrat & Chronicle. “I know who I am, I know what I stand for. So when the opportunity with the Bills opened up, it just kind of sparked some … a lot of smiles, a lot of engagement, just to hear, like, how I would be viewed and fit in.”