The Buffalo Bills secured the future of one of their longest-tenured offensive pieces, agreeing to a new three-year contract with tight end Dawson Knox that keeps him with the team through the 2028 season, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Tuesday. The deal comes after Buffalo entered the offseason needing to rework Knox’s previous contract in order to keep him while the team deals with a tight salary cap.
Knox was set to enter the final year of his contract with $12 million in new money and a cap hit exceeding $17 million. The reworked deal is expected to reduce Knox’s cap number and give the Bills more room to maneuver in free agency.
Since being drafted by Buffalo in 2019, Knox has developed into a steady contributor and respected presence in the locker room. He also shares a strong on-field connection with quarterback Josh Allen and remains a trusted option in critical situations. Knox, who turns 30 in November, continues to play an important role in the team’s tight end rotation.
While Dalton Kincaid offers strong receiving ability and Jackson Hawes specializes more as a blocker, Knox provides a balance between both roles that keeps him heavily involved in Buffalo’s offensive packages.
The extension is the latest move in Buffalo’s effort to reshape its salary cap. The team entered the week more than $12 million over the 2026 cap and has already made several adjustments, including restructuring contracts for Spencer Brown and Ed Oliver, negotiating a pay reduction with kicker Tyler Bass, trading Taron Johnson and releasing multiple veterans. Additional cap relief could still come through a restructure of Allen’s contract.
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