Tight end Dawson Knox is expected to remain with the Buffalo Bills after the two sides agreed to a new three-year contract, according to sources who spoke with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
The agreement comes at a time when the Bills are navigating a challenging salary-cap landscape. By working out a new deal rather than parting ways or pursuing a different contract structure, Buffalo keeps a familiar and versatile offensive piece in place for the 2026 season and beyond while addressing cap-management needs.
Specific financial terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the structure is understood to help the team manage its cap commitments while retaining a veteran player who has been part of the organization’s core on offense. The adjustment reflects the front office’s attempt to maintain continuity on a roster that has undergone repeated evaluation under tight cap constraints.
Knox’s presence offers stability at tight end for Buffalo’s offense. He has experience in the system and has worked in multiple roles, including as an in-line blocker and as a target in the passing game. His familiarity with the playbook and coaching staff allows the Bills to rely on an established contributor rather than reshaping the position group in the short term.
Retaining Knox also provides continuity in the locker room. As a player who has been with the club through multiple seasons, he represents a known quantity for teammates and coaches as the Bills plan for the upcoming year. For a franchise balancing roster turnover with the need to remain competitive, a multi-year commitment to a player already integrated into the offense can be a significant factor in overall roster planning.
The new three-year agreement ensures Knox remains part of Buffalo’s plans through at least the 2026 campaign, giving the team a measure of long-term stability at tight end while it continues to work through broader roster and cap decisions.
The Bills have not publicly announced the deal, but the reported agreement signals the team’s intent to keep Knox in a prominent role as it shapes its offense for the coming seasons.
