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ArticleWill this former second-round WR be able to help the Bills in 2026?
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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 returned punts for Bills last season; team seeks dedicated returner to avoid overuse.

Shakir handled punt return duties for the Bills last season, which the source identifies as a suboptimal situation the team wants to avoid repeating. Using a top offensive weapon on special teams exposes him to additional punishment. This context explains why the Bills signed Dante Pettis to fill the punt returner role in 2026.

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