After parting ways with Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills are looking for a new receiver to strengthen their skill group behind quarterback Josh Allen.
Diggs’ future has been the topic of much conjecture over the last few years, and on Wednesday, the Bills agreed to transfer him to the Houston Texans, absorbing a $30 million deal cap charge in 2024. As part of the agreement, the Bills received a second-round pick in 2025, limiting their possibilities for replacing him.
While this year’s draft class is loaded at receiver, free agency and trade alternatives could provide Allen with a number one target. Since joining the organization from the Minnesota Vikings in 2020, Diggs has accumulated over 5,000 yards and 37 touchdowns during the regular season.
He’ll now join a strong Houston Texans club that was greatly bolstered by three rookie superstars in last year’s draft. So, what about the Bills? Mirror Sports US examined five prospective choices for Buffalo after dealing away their best receiver.
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Higgins is one of the top young wide receivers in the league,and would see the most ideal replacement for Diggs. At just 25 years old, Higgins has shown the ability to be a number one receiver despite playing behind Ja’Marr Chase at the Bengals.
The Cincinnati Bengals won’t want to let Higgins go, but they might have to. They need to save money to pay Ja’Marr Chase, who they see as more important than Higgins for their future. Higgins has been franchise-tagged but there have been suggests he could still be traded.
The Bills could offer a similar deal to the one they got for Diggs, with another draft pick probably needed to make it happen. This would make them younger in that position – and maybe even better.
Odell Beckham Jr (free agent)
Odell Beckham Jr is a free agent who has been linked with the Bills many times, and he could be picked up at any time – and probably for less money.
The 10-year veteran has had problems with injuries in the last few seasons, which have affected his athleticism and ability to make plays – but he could be a reliable choice for Allen to throw to alongside players like Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Beckham Jr could be signed along with a younger selection from the draft, on a one-year deal before moving on and letting younger players on the team take over further down the line.
Ladd McConkey (NFL Draft)
McConkey is one of a host of options available in a deep draft class at the receiver position. Buffalo might consider him over Brian Thomas Jr as he seems to be a better direct replacement for Diggs.
McConkey is a clever route-runner who’s super fast and could dominate from the slot in his first season in the league. His quick feet and release off the line give him a big advantage, plus he’s a huge vertical threat with his breakaway speed.
