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The Buffalo Bills have three starting-caliber tight ends on their roster, but one was seemingly more excited for padded training camp practices than the others.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 14

Bills Tight Ends on the Roster Bubble vs. Roster Locks

When the Buffalo Bills head for training camp at the end of the month, there won’t be a whole lot left to be decided within the team’s tight end room. Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes are currently roster locks, as the trio hopes to once again help the Bills as one of the most talented TE groups in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 25

Bills’ Second-Year Tight End Projected to Take Bigger Step Forward in 2026

Late last week, SI.com NFL writer Eva Geitheim put together a list of breakout candidates for each of the 32 teams in the league. In fact, she suggested on more than one occasion that a club had multiple players primed for a big year in 2026.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 18

Bills Were Ahead of the Curve in Landing 'Best-Kept Secret'

The Buffalo Bills focused primarily on defense during the 2025 NFL draft, selecting five defenders to kick things off. Their first offensive player selected was Georgia Tech tight end Jackson Hawes, who they took 173rd overall in the fifth round.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / February 4

Bills' draft steal finishes rookie season with 'secret superstar' status

They didn't realize it at the time, but the Buffalo Bills were playing with fire at the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bills waited until Round 5 to select their first offensive player, finding a Day 3 gem by taking tight end Jackson Hawes off the board at No.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 13

Bills' position group holds key to beating Patriots

The Buffalo Bills are coming off of their greatest performance of the season when it comes to their tight end group. Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes combined for 11 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns in their Week 14 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Buffalo Bills News / PewterReport.com / November 16

Why Bills Backup TE Jackson Hawes Is Key To Sunday’s Game

Jackson Hawes isn’t one of the larger resources the Bills have invested serious into their tight end position over the past few years. A year after using a first-round pick on Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo gave close to $10 million per year to Dawson Knox.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Bills looking to pivot as injuries mount

Bills rookie defensive end Landon Jackson tore his MCL and PCL in the first quarter of a 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, according to insider Jordan Schultz.

Buffalo Bills News / Sporting News / November 9

Bills' Jackson Hawes continues rise despite poor Dolphins defeat

Hawes is beginning to make a name for himself.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 16

Is honeymoon over for Bills' rookie tight end Jackson Hawes?

Is the honeymoon over for Buffalo Bills' rookie Jackson Hawes? After a fast start in which he had a huge 29-yard catch in the season-opening comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3, the fifth-round draft pick from Georgia Tech has come back to Earth.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 8

Bills' fifth-round gem continues dominant start, topping rookie team

By all accounts, Jackson Hawes is having a dominant start to his rookie season for the Buffalo Bills, even if it's in an unconventional manner. In reality, Hawes is third in the pecking order as a receiving threat for the Bills' tight ends behind Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 3

Acclaimed rookie TE cleared to face Pats, three Bills' starters remain questionable

The good news from the Buffalo Bills' final Week 5 injury report is that rookie tight end Jackson Hawes is ready to go for Sunday Night Football against the New England Patriots.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 30, 2025

Buffalo Bills' rookie lands in shockingly high spot in analytics-based rankings

Buffalo Bills' rookie tight end Jackson Hawes hasn't contributed much in the passing game this season, which was to be expected because of the crowded situation the team has in the tight end's room.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 26, 2025

Bills' rookie Jackson Hawes garners teammate endorsement, eye-popping PFF ranking

The Buffalo Bills are off to a 3-0 start and are heavy favorites to beat the New Orleans Saints Sunday at Highmark Stadium to remain undefeated. Josh Allen is again playing at an MVP level, they have a new 41-year-old hero in kicker Matt Prater and coach Sean McDermott's receiver-by-committee is producing positive results.

Buffalo Bills News / Sporting News / September 24, 2025

Bills' rookie Jackson Hawes is the top-rated rookie in the NFL by this stat

The tight end is getting the job done.

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / September 24, 2025

The buzz building around Jihaad Campbell is impossible to ignore

The biggest steal of the 2025 NFL Draft has been hiding in plain sight, right in the middle of the most star-studded roster in football. But make no mistake — the trajectory of Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell has been impossible to ignore, now three weeks into his pro career.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / September 19, 2025

Anatomy Of A Play: Buffalo Bills TE Jackson Hawes' First NFL Touchdown Was Well-Deserved

In the 2024 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills led the NFL in snaps with six offensive linemen on the field, and it wasn't close. Offensive tackle Alec Anderson became the team's sixth-man in that regard, and the Bills were capable of running the ball in those power sets, or throwing for explosive plays while defenses were looking for the run.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 18, 2025

Tight end trio has become significant strength for 3-0 Bills

The Buffalo Bills’ tight end group put forth another remarkable effort during the Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 17, 2025

Hawes Effect: How rookie tight end is reshaping Bills' offensive identity

The Buffalo Bills have shown an identity through the first two weeks of the season, relying heavily on 12 and 13 personnel. It's simple to remember, the first number represents the number of running backs in the formation, and the second represents the tight ends.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / July 24, 2025

Will Bills rookie TE Jackson Hawes make a push for the 53-man roster?

The big-bodied rookie has a chance to carve out a role early this season The Buffalo Bills use two tight ends frequently on offense. That makes sense given the investment they’ve made at the position over the last few years.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / July 18, 2025

Bills sign second-round DT T.J. Sanders, complete draft-class deals

Like many other teams around the NFL, the Bills have their entire draft class on the books. Second-rounder T.J. Sanders has signed his rookie deal. Sanders’ four-year pact is worth $10.65MM, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes $10.07MM of that figure is guaranteed.