Buffalo Bills' $29 million wide receiver dubbed 'an uninspiring choice'

The Buffalo Bills had a generally successful offseason, earning a B+ grade from ESPN's Seth Walder—one of the NFL's top five offseason ratings. However, Walder identified the signing of wide receiver Joshua Palmer as a significant concern despite it being the team's major offensive acquisition.

Palmer joined the Bills from the Los Angeles Chargers on a three-year, $29 million contract in March. Walder criticized the move as "an uninspiring choice," noting Palmer's career-low production (never exceeding 1.9 yards per route run) even while playing with above-average quarterback Justin Herbert.

The Bills faced limited alternatives due to severe salary cap constraints, leaving them unable to pursue higher-caliber veteran receivers. This signing addresses Buffalo's critical need for an outside No. 1 receiver to support quarterback Josh Allen and complement emerging slot receiver Khalil Shakir.

Despite Palmer's history of underachievement, the Bills hope he can reverse this trend in Buffalo. His performance will face intense scrutiny as he steps into this high-pressure role during the upcoming season.