Buffalo Bills claim player on waivers from AFC East division rival ahead of 2026 NFL training camp

The Buffalo Bills claimed a player previously on a division rival, and though a roster longshot, he has some traits worth betting on.

Buffalo Bills rookies report to training camp July 21, with veterans following one week later. So it isn’t a surprise the front office is making moves in the final stretch of the offseason’s dead period.

On Tuesday, the Bills claimed a player from the division rival New York Jets to add depth on offense.

Bills claim former Jets player

Per Tuesday’s NFL wire, the Bills claimed wide receiver Quentin Skinner, who was recently waived by the Jets. The Bills terminated Deven Thompkins to make room for Skinner.

Skinner is an intriguing addition to a Bills wide receiver group dealing with its usual uncertainty. Though Skinner is unlikely to play a big role on offense, a strong training camp could make Buffalo consider using a 53-man roster spot on him. It will be an uphill battle, but he has some noteworthy traits. That starts with his size.

Skinner, 24 years old, is 6-foot-5. He could provide the Bills with some size in the red zone. However, his experience is very limited. As an undrafted rookie, he recorded one catch while playing for the Jets. Ironically, that ten-yard catch happened against the Bills in Week 18 (perhaps it’s an explanation of the Bills’ interest).

Before that, he led the Jets with 114 receiving yards in three preseason games.

At Kansas, Skinner recorded 80 catches for 1,584 yards and 11 touchdowns throughout three seasons. In 2024, his senior year, he even led the Big 12 in yards per reception at 22.3. That and his size will earn him a chance to prove himself with the Bills.

Bills WR room as of today

Following Tuesday’s moves, here’s an updated look at the Bills’ WR room:

• DJ Moore
• Joshua Palmer
• Khalil Shakir
• Keon Coleman
• Skyler Bell
• Tyrell Shavers
• Jalen Virgil
• Mecole Hardman Jr.
• Gosnell Stephen
• Ja’Mori Maclin
• Mac Dalena
• Max Tomczak

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