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By James Brizuela
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The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and there are multiple teams that will aim to improve their rosters for a playoff push. There are also teams that may want to dump salaries to prepare for the 2026 season. One such team could be the Buffalo Bills.
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Buffalo may have struggled the last two games, but they are still 4-2 and should be one of the AFC playoff contenders come January. However, they have the benefit of having depth at an important position: tight end.
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The Bills currently have Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, and Jackson Hawes on their depth chart. Hawes could be the right player to develop behind Kincaid, though he is dealing with an injury.
Still, it appears the odd man out could be Knox. Knox currently has seven catches for 73 yards and one touchdown. With small usage, he may be the right player to move on from, especially with the cap savings the Bills would have.
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Billson SI beat reporter Randy Gurzi broke it down, stating:
"Dawson Knox is a player the Bills should consider moving. He would bring back decent draft compensation and it would free up more than $12 million in 2026.
Knox, who has the second-highest cap hit this season behind Josh Allen, has just 73 yards on seven receptions. The Bills should have enough confidence in rookie Jackson Hawes to make him TE2 in his place, with the only question being the TE3 spot. If they believe Keleki Latu could fill that role, it’s worth exploring a move."
Knox made the Pro Bowl in 2022 when he picked up 517 yards and five touchdowns. His production has dipped since, and the Bills may consider moving him due to his cap hit in 2026. Obviously, this is a hard sell considering Kincaid is currently injured, but he will return to his normal role soon.
If Hawes can emerge as the pure TE2 behind Kincaid, then the Bills may fetch something around a fourth or fifth round pick for Knox. Stacking draft capital while lowering the cap hit is never a bad idea. There are many teams that would likely jump at the chance to land Knox as well.
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