The Buffalo Bills underwent a major transformation in their wide receiving corps during the offseason, parting ways with star receiver Stefon Diggs and seeing Gabe Davis depart in free agency. While many wondered how both would fare without Josh Allen as their quarterback, those questions may go unanswered this season.
Weeks after the Houston Texans placed Diggs on injured reserve due to a season-ending torn ACL, Gabe Davis has met a similar fate. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars have also placed Davis on season-ending injured reserve following a knee injury.
Disappointing Season Over for Gabe Davis
Gabe Davis’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars has been marred by challenges, and his first season with the team has now come to an early end. After sustaining a knee injury, Davis was placed on season-ending injured reserve, as confirmed by Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson on November 19.
“It’s confirmed this morning—he is going to miss the rest of the season,” Pederson said, via *USA Today’s Jags Wire.* “I hate it for him. He’s battled through some injuries this season, but he was in good spirits today when I saw him.”
Since joining the Jaguars on a three-year, $39-million deal in March, Davis has struggled to find the same level of success he had with the Buffalo Bills. Over 10 games this season, he managed 20 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns, a significant dip from his production in Buffalo, where he tallied 163 catches for 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns across four seasons.
The Bills’ decision not to re-sign Davis was part of an offseason effort to cut costs and reshape their roster, focusing on younger, more affordable talent. Meanwhile, Davis’s journey in Jacksonville has been hindered by both injuries and the team’s broader struggles, making his season-ending setback all the more unfortunate.
Gabe Davis’s former teammate, Stefon Diggs, is also facing a tough season-ending injury. Diggs, who was playing for the Houston Texans, tore his ACL during a win over the Indianapolis Colts. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed his sympathy for Diggs, acknowledging the hard work the wide receiver had put in before the injury.
“It sucks,” Stroud said, via *NFL.com.* “It’s not easy, it’s not something that I just have a bunch of words for. I just really feel bad for him. He’s worked extremely hard. I think he was having one of the best times he’s ever had on a team, at least that’s what he’s told us. I just feel for him and praying for him. Hoping he keeps his head up high and know he’ll bounce back even stronger.”
Both Diggs and Davis’s injuries have left fans wondering what could have been for the duo in 2024. The loss of Diggs in Houston is especially hard as he was poised for a strong season before the devastating injury.
Meanwhile, other former Bills veterans have also found themselves struggling with new teams. Cornerback Tre’Davious White, who left Buffalo for the Los Angeles Rams last offseason, was traded to the Baltimore Ravens at the trade deadline, continuing a trend of former Bills players facing challenges in their new environments.
Bills Revamped Wide Receiving Corps
The Buffalo Bills are off to their best start in over 30 years, thanks in large part to a revamped wide receiver corps that has allowed quarterback Josh Allen to spread the ball around more evenly. The team used its top draft pick on rookie Keon Coleman and added veteran Curtis Samuel, followed by the trade deadline acquisition of Pro Bowler Amari Cooper.
These moves have contributed to a more balanced offensive attack, with five players recording at least 20 receptions and 11 different players catching at least one touchdown. This diverse group of playmakers has helped the Bills’ offense remain unpredictable and dangerous, giving Allen multiple options to target each week.
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