After trading Stefon Diggs and allowing Gabe Davis to leave in free agency, the Bills are facing scrutiny over their wide receiver lineup. Their top offseason acquisition in that position, Josh Allen, who was drafted 33rd overall, received positive feedback from quarterback Josh Allen. Allen, at the behest of Bills GM Brandon Beane, participated in reviewing film of potential receiver prospects, among whom Coleman stood out. Despite not having a standout season at Florida State, the Bills seem poised to rely on the 6-foot-4 receiver as they revamp their receiving corps.
In other AFC East news:
– The Jets have parted ways with assistant special teams coach Leon Washington, who had been with the team for three seasons under Robert Saleh. Washington, a former Jets player, did not have his contract renewed for the 2024 season. The Jets also lost special teams assistant Michael Ghobrial earlier in the offseason.
– The Jets had interest in Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the 10th overall pick, but after he was chosen by the Bears at 9, they opted for Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu. They were also eyeing Washington tackle Troy Fautanu but had concerns about his long-term durability. Fautanu slipped to the Steelers at No. 20.
– Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract with the Dolphins includes a void year, reducing his 2024 cap hit to $2.1 million. If Beckham is not re-signed by the 2025 league year, the Dolphins will incur a $900,000 dead money charge.
– The Bills have yet to announce their defensive play-caller for the upcoming season. Head coach Sean McDermott stated that the decision will be delayed until at least training camp. McDermott himself called plays last season after the departure of defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, but the Bills have since hired Bobby Babich as DC.
– Former Patriots player Matthew Slater has transitioned into coaching full-time, serving as an assistant to head coach Jerod Mayo. Slater, a perennial Pro Bowler, is providing input on team-building and character development.
– Beau Bell, a member of the 2008 NFL draft class, has joined the Dolphins as a pro scout. Bell, who played briefly in the NFL and later served as GM of the Arena Football League’s Philadelphia Soul, has now taken on a full-time scouting role after an apprenticeship with the Rams.
