The Mystery of Josh Allen’s New WR1: Which Superstar Will the Bills Target This Summer?

February 23, 2025

The Buffalo Bills are one step away from Super Bowl glory, but after falling to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship, one thing is painfully clear: Josh Allen needs a true WR1. Stefon Diggs is gone—traded to the Texans last offseason—and while Khalil Shakir and rookie Keon Coleman have shown flashes of brilliance, the Bills’ wide receiver room still lacks that game-changing star. With the 2025 offseason looming, Bills Mafia is buzzing: who will Brandon Beane bring in to unlock Allen’s full MVP potential?

This summer is shaping up to be a blockbuster for Buffalo. After shedding Diggs’ contract, the Bills will free up a massive $64 million in dead cap space, giving them room to swing big in free agency or the trade market. Add in eight draft picks—including a first-rounder—and Beane has the ammo to make a splash. Social media is ablaze with rumors, from blockbuster trades to surprise signings. Let’s dive into the mystery: who could be Josh Allen’s next go-to guy?

First up: Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals. At 26, Higgins is a 6’4” matchup nightmare with 3,684 career yards and 24 touchdowns. His size, speed, and contested-catch ability scream “perfect fit” for Allen’s rocket arm. The Bengals face a cap crunch with Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow eating up funds, and posts on X suggest Cincy might let Higgins test free agency. If he hits the market, expect Beane to pounce—Higgins could be the deep threat Buffalo’s missed since Diggs’ prime.

Then there’s Mike Williams, a potential cap casualty from the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams, 30, brings a 6’4” frame and a knack for 50-50 balls (think his 981-yard 2019 season). Chargers fans on Reddit speculate he could be cut to save $20 million, making him a low-risk, high-reward signing for Buffalo. His injury history is a concern—he’s played just 16 games over two years—but paired with Allen’s accuracy, Williams could revive his career as a red-zone monster.

Don’t sleep on the draft, either. With the No. 28 pick (projected), the Bills could target a riser like Tetairoa McMillan from Arizona—6’5”, 4.4 speed, and 1,322 yards in 2024 alone. He’s raw but oozes potential, and Allen’s ability to elevate receivers (see: Shakir’s 611 yards this year) could turn him into a star. Posts on Bills Reddit are already hyping McMillan as “Diggs 2.0.”

The numbers back the need: Buffalo’s WRs combined for just 2,108 yards in 2024, 19th in the NFL. Compare that to the Chiefs’ 2,489 with Mahomes’ crew. Allen’s 4,306 passing yards and 35 TDs earned him MVP, but imagine those stats with a legit WR1. Beane’s track record—trading up for Allen, snagging Diggs—shows he’s not afraid to go all-in. Will it be Higgins’ youth, Williams’ experience, or a draft gem? The clock’s ticking, and Bills Mafia wants answers.