The Buffalo Bills’ revamped wide receiver corps is proving successful, but for two of their former standout receivers, this season has been marked by disappointment and injury. After parting ways with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis in the offseason, both players are now sidelined with season-ending injuries.
The Houston Texans placed Diggs on injured reserve earlier this season after he suffered a torn ACL. Now, Gabe Davis has joined him, as the Jacksonville Jaguars announced on November 19 that Davis would miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news, highlighting another blow for former Bills receivers.
Davis, who signed a three-year, $39 million deal with Jacksonville in March, struggled to find his rhythm on a Jaguars team dealing with inconsistency. In his first season away from Buffalo, Davis recorded 20 catches for 239 yards and two touchdowns. This marked a decline compared to his four productive seasons with the Bills, where he totaled 163 receptions for 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson acknowledged Davis’s efforts despite his injury setbacks. “Gosh, I hate it for him,” Pederson said, per *Jags Wire*. “He’s battled through some injuries this season but was in good spirits today when I saw him. But he’ll miss the remainder of the year.”
Diggs, who tore his ACL during a game against the Colts, faced similar sentiments from his teammates. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed his sympathy, saying, “It’s not easy. I just feel bad for him. He worked extremely hard and was having one of his best times on a team. I know he’ll bounce back stronger.”
Other former Bills players have faced challenges as well. Cornerback Tre’Davious White joined the Rams in the offseason but was traded to the Ravens by the deadline, reflecting the difficulties many ex-Bills veterans have encountered after leaving Buffalo.
Meanwhile, the Bills have excelled with their reconstructed receiver group. Keon Coleman, their top draft pick, has shined alongside veteran Curtis Samuel and trade acquisition Amari Cooper. This balanced approach has allowed Josh Allen to spread the ball effectively, resulting in the team’s best start in three decades. With five players surpassing 20 receptions and 11 scoring at least one touchdown, Buffalo’s offense continues to thrive despite their offseason changes.
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