Buffalo Bills running back James Cook congratulates Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers for scoring a touchdown. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Did Bills' WR Tyrell Shavers spectacular TD catch seal his spot on roster?

Originally posted on Buffalo Bills on SI | By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 8:59 PM ET

The Buffalo Bills have plenty of depth at wide receiver with Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman , Joshua Palmer, and Curtis Samuel as their top four wideouts.

They also have Elijah Moore and K.J. Hamler fighting for a spot, but they might be crossing their fingers in hopes that Buffalo will go six-deep at the position. That's because Tyrell Shavers might have locked up the fifth spot with a spectacular touchdown catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night.

With a 7-3 lead in the second quarter, the Bills marched 65 yards on just six plays. That drive was capped off by Shavers, who hauled in an 11-yard pass with just one hand.

ONE-HANDED CATCH @rell4six! #BUFvsTB on @nflplus pic.twitter.com/meXbNF5lNw
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 24, 2025

Cornerback Bryce Hall had excellent coverage on Shavers, but quarterback Shane Buechele gave him a chance and put the ball where only Shavers could make a play. That's exactly what happened as the catch, which was originally ruled incomplete, gave the Bills a 14-3 lead.

Shavers then proved he could contribute on special teams, forcing Josh Williams out of bounds after a 42-yard return on the ensuing kickoff.

The 6-foot-4, 211-pound Shavers had a unique path to the NFL, playing for three different collegiate teams. He's persevered through that and might be on the roster when Buffalo takes the field in Week 1 of the regular season.