A liability for many years coming into 2020, Buffalo’s passing attack broke through this season. And the unit may be on the verge of having another weapon for the playoffs.
The Bills are hosting Kenny Stills on Wednesday, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (on Twitter). While Stills must navigate COVID-19 protocols, Schefter notes there is optimism this will be the free agent deep threat’s only visit.
This marks Stills’ first known meeting since the Texans waived him in late November. He did not play much of a role in Houston this season, but the 28-year-old wideout was an auxiliary part of several Saints and Dolphins passing attacks previously. The twice-traded receiver has two 800-plus-yard seasons on his resume and finished the 2019 Texans season with 561 and four touchdown catches in 13 games.
A potential Bills-Stills partnership would seemingly be tied to the statuses of Stefon Diggs‘ supporting cast. The Bills were prepared to have John Brown back in action Monday, but the veteran speedster instead landed on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list. While Brown is off IR and has not been reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus, the 30-year-old pass catcher has a history of injuries. Slot receiver Cole Beasley also suffered an injury during the Bills’ blowout win over the Patriots, and Sean McDermott called the veteran “week to week” following the game. The Bills will enter their Week 17 against the Dolphins as the NFL’s second-ranked pass attack.