An NFL analyst believes the Bills could target a Super Bowl champion they missed at this year’s trade deadline, aiming to infuse their pass-catching group with more speed and height. The idea centers on pursuing Rashid Shaheed, a speed threat who changed teams midseason and helped his new squad reach a championship.
SI.com’s Albert Breer identified Shaheed as one of two top free-agent targets for a contending Bills, especially if the Cowboys end up tagging George Pickens. Breer noted Shaheed’s fit with Josh Allen as a dynamic deep threat who could unlock Allen’s downfield throws, making him a potentially natural pairing for Buffalo.
Breer’s other suggested target: Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts, who topped 1,000 receiving yards this season despite quarterback turnover and instability, presenting another option for a retooled Bills receiving corps.
Shaheed’s profile includes a caveat: he has not posted a 60-catch season or 750 receiving yards in a single year, but his game-breaking speed and the potential to stabilize quarterback flexibility could make him an appealing fit for Buffalo’s offense. His midseason move to Seattle added a new quarterback dynamic that Breer believes could be realized in a Bills system with Allen.
The discussion, originally published by Heavy Sports, highlights Breer’s view that the Bills might pursue Shaheed (and Pierce) as a strategic move to align with Allen’s strengths while refreshing a position that has seen turnover in recent seasons.
Overall, the piece frames Shaheed as a “match made in heaven” for Josh Allen and as part of a broader strategy to reshape Buffalo’s wide receivers ahead of the 2026 season, with Shaheed or Pierce among the most plausible targets in free agency.
