Buffalo Bills' underrated weapon spends his off day saving lives, and it might be the very best thing you see all day

Shakir had a busy weekend

If that wasn't enough, just 24 hours before, he hosted the Shakir Family Pet Adoption Event. The event, sponsored by local businesses including Clyde's Feed and Cellino Plumbing, featured adoptable pets from eight rescues with prizes, vendors, food trucks, and more. Proceeds largely benefited Nickel City Canine Rescue, Awesome Paws Rescue, and Buddy's Second Chance, among other local groups. Shakir, who has quickly become a fan favorite in Buffalo, is using his platform for good in a big way.

Nickel City Canine Rescue shared the video on their TikTok while giving an inside look at the success of the event thrown by Shakir's foundation.

"Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir helped us save 19 dogs from euthanasia today," the caption read. "Not only did he show up, but he brought his mom and two best friends to help, too. After putting on one of the biggest & most successful adoption events yesterday, Khalil didn't skip a beat and jumped right back in today to keep saving lives!! We truly don't know what we'd do without the Shakir family. Thank you, Khalil, for being a voice for the voiceless and a hero to these pups."

Who's cutting onions in here? The official website for the Nickel City Canine Rescue describes the organization as a "non-profit Buffalo dog rescue run by volunteers and fosters - supported by adopters and donors," explaining on their site that, "the heart of our work is to rescue displaced and unwanted dogs at risk of euthanasia. We're committed to providing them with stable care, basic needs, and the kind of love that makes their tails wag again."

Bigger than sports

For the talented receiver, it's more than just community engagement. It's about giving families the chance to welcome a pet into their home, supporting small businesses, and continuing to strengthen ties across Western New York. You'll notice a common thread among Bills players: they give back to their communities. Bills Mafia is deeply embedded in the organization, and the players fully understand that. It's a beautiful sight to behold.

Shakir has been spotted at practice after suffering an injury ahead of the preseason, a good sign that he'll be ready by Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. For today, we're just grateful that Shakir the person is on the team and can make a difference outside of the game of football. He's an excellent football player and an even better human.