2025 NFL Outlook: Buffalo Bills schedule, roster updates, and prediction
NFL training camps are right around the corner, and the regular season just weeks away. With the boys of fall getting back to business this summer, it is important to take a look back at all that has taken place this offseason for every team.
That is where the 2025 NFL Outlook series comes in. Here I will take a look at roster moves made throughout the offseason, 2025 NFL Draft picks, the schedule, and predictions for the 2025 season.
Without further ado…let’s get this started.
Buffalo Bills
Roster Moves
QB Josh Allen: Agreed to terms on a new six-year deal worth $330 million with $250 million guaranteed.
RB Darrynton Evans: Signed a one-year, $1.21 million deal with $15,000 guaranteed.
RB Ty Johnson: Re-signed to a two-year, $5 million deal.
FB Reggie Gilliam: Re-signed to a one-year, $2 million deal.
WR Elijah Moore: Signed a one-year deal with a max value of $5 million.
WR Josh Palmer: Signed a three-year, $36 million contract with $18 million guaranteed.
WR Khalil Shakir: Signed a four-year extension worth up to $60.2 million, including $32 million guaranteed at signing.
OG Kendrick Green: Signed a one-year contract.
Edge Joey Bosa: Signed a one-year, $12.6 million deal with $12 million guaranteed and a max value of $15.6 million.
Edge Michael Hoecht: Signed a three-year contract worth up to $24 million.
Edge Greg Rousseau: Signed a four-year, $80 million extension that includes $54 million guaranteed at signing.
DT Larry Ogunjobi: Signed a one-year, $8.3 million contract with $8 million guaranteed. With incentives, the deal is worth up to $10 million.
LB Terrel Bernard: Agreed to a four-year extension worth $50 million, including $25.2 million guaranteed.
LB Shaq Thompson: Signed a one-year contract.
CB Christian Benford: Signed a four-year, $76 million extension.
CB Dane Jackson: Signed a one-year deal.
CB Tre’Davious White: Signed a one-year deal worth up to $6.8 million.
S Darrick Forrest: Signed a one-year deal.
S Damar Hamlin: Re-signed on a one-year, $2 million deal.
2025 NFL Draft Class
Round 1 (No. 30): CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Round 2 (No. 41): DT T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
Round 3 (No. 72): Edge Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Round 4 (No. 109): DT Deone Walker, Kentucky
Round 5 (No. 170): CB Jordan Hancock, Ohio State
Round 5 (No. 173): TE Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
Round 6 (No. 177): CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
Round 6 (No. 206): OT Chase Lundt, Connecticut
Round 7 (No. 240): WR Kaden Prather, Maryland
Schedule
| Saturday Aug. 9 |  | New York Giants (Preseason)Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETNFLN/Local | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Aug. 17 |  | at Chicago Bears (Preseason)Soldier Field, Chicago, IL | 8:00pm ETFOX | Buy Tickets |
| Saturday Aug. 23 |  | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Preseason)Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 7:30pm ETLocal | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Sep. 7 |  | Baltimore RavensHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:20pm ETNBC | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Sep. 14 |  | at New York JetsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Thursday Sep. 18 |  | Miami DolphinsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:15pm ETPrime Video | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Sep. 28 |  | New Orleans SaintsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Oct. 5 |  | New England PatriotsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:20pm ETNBC | Buy Tickets |
| Monday Oct. 13 |  | at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 7:15pm ETESPN | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Oct. 19 | BYE | |||
| Sunday Oct. 26 |  | at Carolina PanthersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ETFOX | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Nov. 2 |  | Kansas City ChiefsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 4:25pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Nov. 9 | | at Miami DolphinsHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 1:00pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Nov. 16 | | Tampa Bay BuccaneersHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Thursday Nov. 20 |  | at Houston TexansNRG Stadium, Houston, TX | 8:15pm ETPrime Video | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Nov. 30 |  | at Pittsburgh SteelersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 4:25pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Dec. 7 |  | Cincinnati BengalsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 4:25pm ETFOX | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Dec. 14 | | at New England PatriotsGillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 1:00pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Dec. 21 |  | at Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH | 1:00pm ETCBS | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Dec. 28 |  | Philadelphia EaglesHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 4:25pm ETFOX | Buy Tickets |
| Sunday Jan. 4 | | New York JetsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY |
Prediction
When you look at the Buffalo moves made this offseason, and combine it with their AFC East schedule, you can see them being in the discussion for the top seed in the AFC Playoffs. The AFC East is paired with the AFC North and NFC South, which should be favorable for their regular season record heading into 2025.
Of course, everything hinges on the health of Josh Allen, and if the Bills can have a better start to the season compared to a year ago. A Sunday Night Football game vs. the Ravens in Week 1 doesn’t help with that, but what comes after that should help the Bills get off to a better start.
The AFC East is going to be improved from a year ago. The New York Jets have a new regime in charge with a new quarterback, the New England Patriots had one of the better offseasons in the league, and the Miami Dolphins will continue to be a tough out, as long as they aren’t playing in cold weather at season’s end.
How do I see the Bills season playing out? Their 13-4 record in 2024 might be hard to duplicate, but I think the Bills get plenty of wins in 2025.