BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Gabe Davis is indeed back in Buffalo. On Tuesday, the veteran wide receiver agreed to join the Bills' practice squad ahead of the 2025 season. Davis is recovering from a torn meniscus from last season that has sidelined him for the summer. His spot on the practice squad will allow him to continue rehabbing while getting re-acclimated with his former team.
Davis, 26, spent the first four years of his career with the Bills before signing as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. While with the Bills, Davis was a team captain and had 163 catches for 2730 yards and 27 touchdowns during his four seasons in Buffalo.
Davis’ time in Jacksonville was short-lived, playing in just nine games and catching 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Davis was released by the Jaguars after the first year of the three-year $39 million deal he originally signed.
Bove’s Take:
The more things change, the more they stay the same in Buffalo. But there’s a reason the Bills are so comfortable with former players.
A few weeks ago, when Davis first visited the Bills, I asked McDermott about his philosophy with signing former players.
When the Gabe Davis reports first started floating around a few weeks ago I asked Sean McDermott about why his team is so comfortable bringing back former players.
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) September 2, 2025
Here's his answer ⤵️⤵️⤵ #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/iyFzViD5zl
Like the Bills recent practice squad moves, I think the reward with a reunion far outweighs the risk. If Davis can get healthy, I absolutely believe he is talented enough to make the Bills' 53-man roster. But understanding his role is important.
When Davis left the Bills, he was their No. 2 wide receiver. Now he will be much further down the depth chart. If injuries happen, which they inevitably will, the Bills will be able to lean on a player who is no stranger to success with quarterback Josh Allen. But if Davis can't get healthy or isn't productive later in the season, the only loss was a practice squad roster spot.
For those keeping tabs at home, that’s now reunions with Jordan Poyer, Jordan Phillips, and Davis in less than a week. Next up? Your guess is as good as mine.
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