Buffalo Rumblings on Khalil Shakir

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the Bills had Khalil Shakir returning punts at points last season. That's not an ideal situation, and it's something that Bills clearly want to avoid this year.
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Shakir was used as punt returner last year; Bills seeking to avoid repeating that.

The Bills used Shakir, their best wide receiver, as a punt returner at points during the 2025 season. The source frames this as an undesirable situation that the Bills want to avoid in 2026, which is why they signed Pettis—to provide an experienced punt returner option and keep top offensive weapons off special teams.

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