Bills WR Tyrell Shavers Tears ACL
The Buffalo Bills’ receiving corps has suffered a significant blow with the loss of Tyrell Shavers due to a torn ACL. Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed the news, which was first reported by Cameron Wolfe from NFL Network. Shavers sustained the injury during the second quarter of the Bills’ wild-card victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite the setback, Shavers continued to play in the second half of the game.
Injury Impact on the Bills’ Offense
Shavers’ injury comes on the heels of another loss, with teammate Gabe Davis also tearing his ACL during the same matchup. With both players sidelined for the remainder of the postseason, the Bills face challenges no matter how far they advance.
- Shavers played all 17 games in the regular season.
- He recorded 15 receptions for 245 yards and one touchdown in 2025.
- Shavers was known for his reliable blocking, contributing significantly to special teams.
- He had a 39% share of offensive snaps and participated in 55% of special teams plays.
Current Receiver Options
As they prepare to face the top-seeded Denver Broncos, the Bills are in urgent need of healthy receivers. With Shavers and Davis unavailable, along with Josh Palmer, who is also out for the season with an ankle injury, the Bills’ options are limited. The remaining healthy wideouts include:
- Khalil Shakir
- Keon Coleman
- Brandin Cooks
Additionally, Curtis Samuel may soon return from Injured Reserve (IR), having been sidelined since November 16. The team opened his practice window on Monday, offering some hope for depth at the position.
Potential Practice Squad Additions
If needed, the Bills may have to look to their practice squad to fill gaps in their receiving lineup. Possible candidates include:
- Mecole Hardman – a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Kristian Wilkerson – who has appeared in six NFL games.
- Stephen Gosnell – an undrafted rookie from Virginia Tech who has yet to see game time this season.
This situation has been a persistent issue for the Bills this season. General manager Brandon Beane attempted to strengthen the receiver group before the November 4 trade deadline but was unable to finalize any trades. As they eye a second consecutive trip to the AFC Championship Game, the pressure is on to adapt and overcome these setbacks against the formidable Broncos defense this Saturday.
