When Buffalo Bills’ sixth-year veteran wide receiver Joshua Palmer signed a three-deal with the team via free agency last offseason, it was thought that Palmer would be the kind of receiver that franchise quarterback Josh Allen needed to take his game to the next level after the departure of former All-Pro Stefon Diggs the spring prior.
A key Buffalo Bills veteran got quite the reality check as the team prepares for its first preseason game game the year, against the Carolina Panthers on August 15.
In need of help at wide receiver during the 2025 offseason, the Buffalo Bills brought in former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer. General manager Brandon Beane signed Palmer to a three-year deal worth $30 million, which led to plenty of criticism.
The Buffalo Bills have $10 million in salary cap space with training camp beginning this week, but when looking beyond the 2026 season, the team is in for another tough situation to begin next offseason.
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.
One of the questions on every Buffalo Bills fan’s mind entering training camp is whether Joshua Palmer will be cut by the team takes the field for Week 1.