Dawson Knox

Knox remains the trusted veteran who keeps defenses honest near the goal line. He can block enough, find soft spots and make the kind of tough catch that extends a possession.

Strengths: Red-zone production, chemistry with Allen, experience, hands and two-tight-end versatility.

Weaknesses: Target share can fluctuate in a deep pass-catching group and he is not a pure volume separator.

Knox remains a very useful Bills tight end because he can do more than one thing without announcing the play call. He can get physical at the line, leak out off play-action and still find the end zone when coverage tilts toward the bigger receiving threats. His 2025 numbers were solid, and the new deal says Buffalo values that blend. A seven is a strong grade for a complementary starter rather than a target-volume star.

Strengths: He is experienced, physical and credible as both a blocker and receiving option. Knox has trustworthy red-zone instincts, play-action usefulness and a long track record inside Buffalo's offense.

Weaknesses: His week-to-week target volume can disappear in a crowded offense, and he is not the same separator as a receiving specialist. He must remain efficient when the passing game asks him to win isolated opportunities.