90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: WR Tyrell Shavers

The Buffalo Bills and general manager Brandon Beane faced criticism during the offseason for not adequately upgrading the team's offensive weapons for quarterback Josh Allen. This sentiment was echoed by fans and media, especially after a season where the offense, led by Allen and coordinator Joe Brady, was highly productive. The issue was even brought up directly to Allen by a sideline reporter during a preseason game, but he expressed full confidence in the team's front office and coaching staff to develop existing players.

The article then shifts focus to wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who is highlighted as a player having a strong preseason for the second consecutive year. Shavers, who wears number 80, is 6'4", 211 pounds, and 26 years old. He was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Financially, Shavers signed a two-year reserve/future contract worth $2.042 million after the 2024 season. If he makes the 53-man roster, his cap hit for the season would be $963,500, but if released, the Bills would incur a dead-cap hit of $7,000.

In his 2024 recap, Shavers had a strong training camp and was a consistent performer during the preseason, catching 4 passes for 28 yards on 7 targets. He practiced with the first-team offense and quarterback Josh Allen and did not look out of place. Although he did not make the final 53-man roster, he was added to the practice squad and was elevated for three regular-season games.

Shavers made his professional debut in Week 5 against the Houston Texans, playing 16 offensive snaps without a target. He also saw action in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts (6 snaps) and Week 17 against the New York Jets. In that final game, he turned his only target—a swing pass from Mitchell Trubisky—into a 69-yard touchdown. Across those three games, he also contributed 10 snaps on special teams.