Free Agents we like for the 2025 Bills?

[Desert Bills Fan]

Free agents that seem like a good fit, price/ talent/ age; to fill the few roster holes with vet players

 

one BIG splash signing: 

Tee Higgins CINCINNATI BENGALS WR

At 26 years old, Tee Higgins is in the prime of his career. He has been the No. 2 receiver in Cincinnati but now has his chance to show he's a true No. 1. He is big and coming off a season with 10 touchdowns in 12 games. His market will be robust…

 

Then some value players:

Divine Deablo LAS VEGAS RAIDERS LB

This 27-year-old has made a nice transition from college defensive back to NFL linebacker. He is naturally good in coverage, but he also has the speed to chase down plays in the run game. Injuries have kept him out of games at times, but he is worth a look for teams seeking a speed upgrade at linebacker

 

Jeremy Chinn WASHINGTON COMMANDERS SS

Jeremy Chinn took a one-year, prove-it deal with the Commanders and was a big part of their improved defense. Chinn was much better in coverage than he was in Carolina in his first four seasons. That matters. He turns 27 later this month

 

Elijah Molden LOS ANGELES CHARGERS CB

The Chargers traded a seventh-round pick before the season to land Elijah Molden. He paid off in a big way, giving their secondary some veteran stability on the back end. He did suffer a broken fibula in Week 15, but he should be a go for next season. He just turned 26.

 

Chauncey Golston DALLAS COWBOYS DE

Chauncey Golston is coming off a career-best 5.5-sack season to head into free agency on an upward note. He is a big-bodied edge who is just 26, which is why there should be a market for him. He played 72% of the Cowboys' defensive snaps last season.

 

D.J. Jones DENVER BRONCOS NT

This 30-year-old has been a reliable starter in both of his stops, first with the 49ers and then with the Broncos. He's a good run player who can occasionally push the pocket. He isn't going to wow anybody, but he gets the job done

 

Speed receivers:

Darius Slayton NEW YORK GIANTS WR

 Slayton is a speed receiver, and we know a lot of teams need help in that area. Slayton's numbers were down last season, his sixth with the Giants, but that had a lot do with Malik Nabers showing up, along with bad quarterback play. He'd be a nice third receiver for a team. He just turned 28, so he's two years away from the dreaded age of 30

 

Dynami Brown WASHINGTON COMMANDERS WR

This speed receiver finally started to live up to his draft hype late this season. He had 30 catches during the regular season, but then had 14 and a touchdown in three playoff games. He is 25
 

Marquise BrownKANSAS CITY CHIEFS WR

Hollywood Brown missed most of 2024 with a shoulder injury, but did come back down the stretch and the playoffs. He did some good things in the postseason, but was a no-show in the Super Bowl. He is a speed threat who turns 28 in June

[ghostwriter]

Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

If we truly want to swing for the fences this Free Agency and really pay someone. Pay Tee Higgins NOT Khalil Shakir. Maybe $20M/year would get it done? 

 

Tedarrell Slaton, NT, Green Bay Packers

6’4 330lbs run stopping behemoth, brings size, youth and physicality to our DL. Will most likely get about $4M/year.

 

Marcus Maye, S, Chargers

Experienced veteran, adds depth to safety, will probably get around the veteran minimum.

 

[Orlando Buffalo]

The only big splash I want is a big DT, other wise their is no one who excited me that we need. If Josh wants Brown I am all in there for the proper price, but MVS was such a bust here I definitely don't feel he is need at all. 

[Alphadawg7]

6 minutes ago, ghostwriter said:

Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

If we truly want to swing for the fences this Free Agency and really pay someone. Pay Tee Higgins NOT Khalil Shakir. Maybe $20M/year would get it done? 

 

 

Higgins isn't signing for $20M or anything close to that.  He is gonna get high 20's or maybe even 30M per.  

[BigdaddyinOrlando]

I think they will sign, in addition to a trade for a Crosby or Garret, a solid/really good corner or safety, but I kinda like signing Slayton. Think he would really have a great year here and open up the field for everyone else. After that spend all the assets on the defense and hopefully we luck into a couple big time standouts!

[ghostwriter]

1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Higgins isn't signing for $20M or anything close to that.  He is gonna get high 20's or maybe even 30M per.  

He’s very good but not $30M good. Spotrac says $25M, you say $30M, I guess we’ll have to wait and see..

 

Can you imagine our offense with Higgins, Shakir and Cook though? Especially if Coleman and Kincaid take a step?

[Alphadawg7]

4 minutes ago, ghostwriter said:

He’s very good but not $30M good. Spotrac says $25M, you say $30M, I guess we’ll have to wait and see..

 

Can you imagine our offense with Higgins, Shakir and Cook though? Especially if Coleman and Kincaid take a step?

 

I didn't say I was against signing him, but he isn't going to sign for anything close to $20M.  Spotrac has Shakir at like $19.7M (although I think he signs on a home town discount for less).  

 

Higgins is the only high quality WR on the market.  Next best is Cooper who is a class below Higgins.  And I didn't say he was worth $30M, but that doesn't mean he won't still get closer to $30M than $20M.  I mean Christian Kirk who was far less accomplished than Higgins got $20M per when he signed with the Jags and that was like 3 years ago.  

 

$25M is about what I think he is worth, but I think there is a reasonable chance he can get more, probably like $27M+ per  

Edited Saturday at 01:55 AM by Alphadawg7

[ghostwriter]

1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

I didn't say I was against signing him, but he isn't going to sign for anything close to $20M.  Spotrac has Shakir at like $19.7M (although I think he signs on a home town discount for less).  

 

Higgins is the only high quality WR on the market.  Next best is Cooper who is a class below Higgins.  And I didn't say he was worth $30M, but that doesn't mean he won't still get closer to $30M than $20M.  I mean Christian Kirk who was far less accomplished than Higgins got $20M per when he signed with the Jags and that was like 3 years ago.  

 

$25M is about what I think he is worth, but I think there is a reasonable chance he can get more, probably like $27M+ per  

I’m okay with $25M/year for Higgins. This offense would be unstoppable. Maybe he would take slightly less to play with Josh?

[H2o]

19 minutes ago, ghostwriter said:

Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

If we truly want to swing for the fences this Free Agency and really pay someone. Pay Tee Higgins NOT Khalil Shakir. Maybe $20M/year would get it done? 

Higgins will get paid at least DJ Moore $$$, and that's $27M. He could get more close to Aiyuk $$$ and that's $30M. He's coming off of 73 catches for 911 and 10 TD's in just 12 games. He's 6'4", 220lbs, has enough speed, good hands, and he just turned 26. 

[Low Positive]

Free Agency? That's just lazy GMing!

[Einstein's Dog]

I'd like a boundary WR - I think T Higgins will be too expensive at around $27M+.  So I go with one of these Beane can get at a decent value:

 

D Adams - not a FA yet, but will be.

C Godwin - off an injury so there is some risk.

DHop

A Cooper

K Allen

 

Would love to see a trade for DK Metcalf, or C Kupp either.

 

 

[jkeerie]

This is the draft where you fill your defensive trenches.  I'd look at free agents at positions where the draft is not deep.

[Jimmy Harris 69]

It would be best to solve our problems with a mix of FA and draft talent ala 2017 when we brought in Micah Hyde and drafted Tre White. This is the way.

[The Cincinnati Kid]

Bills aren’t signing Higgins, Kupp, Adams, Godwin, Hopkins or Allen. Holy Moley. Nope. No thank you on all of these guys. Between age, salary, and redundancy, none of these guys fit the Bills needs and cap. I think Hollins comes back, Cooper will test the Market, and the Bills will ultimately use assets on a young FA speedster like Brown from Washington or one of their top 3 picks on a WR. I’d rather they go after a proven vet corner and interior DL.

[L Ron Burgundy]

I'm down for either Hollywood or Dyami Brown.  Tee is way outta our price range.  Not worth what he'll get.  Chin would be great too.

[reddogblitz]

I want Tee Higgins real bad and I don't care how much I it costs.  You get what you pay for.

[L Ron Burgundy]

7 minutes ago, reddogblitz said:

I want Tee Higgins real bad and I don't care how much I it costs.  You get what you pay for.

I dont think he's that good.  I think he feasted because teams keyed on Chase.

[MasterStrategist]

Give me:

Cb-Murphy Jr

S-Holland

Wr- Slayton

DL-Calais

 

Bring back Ty and Hollins at least.  Cut Von and Daquon.  We'll need a new deal/restructure Josh to fullest and Ed.  Possibly rework deals for some others.

 

We'd be set in secondary and can attack the draft at DL, where there will be plenty of options to choose from at edge and DT.

[Shortchaz]

Be a long time before the bills pay a wr $30 million a year 

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

 S Talanoa Hufanga - coming off an injury plagued season so he could be signed at a discount 

 

WR Marquise Brown - same situation and could boost his stock with a big year catching passes from Josh.

 

DT BJ Hill - We need to add a run stuffer to the D-line rotation