Khalil Shakir Injury News & Updates

Shakir caught two of three targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-34 win over the Bengals.

The Bills' wideouts had even less to do than usual during a cold, snowy game in Buffalo, but Shakir managed to make an impact with an 11-yard TD from Josh Allen in the second quarter. It was Shakir's fourth TD of the season, tying his career high, but it was also the third time in the last four games the fourth-year WR failed to reach 20 receiving yards. Shakir will will hope for better playing conditions and more volume in Week 15 against the Patriots.

Shakir had one reception on four targets for five yards in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Steelers.

Shakir struggled with drops after finishing with a season-low catch rate of 25 percent against Pittsburgh's secondary. The four targets still led all Buffalo wide receivers as the team continues searching for reliable auxiliary targets for Josh Allen to throw to. Shakir was fresh off of posting a 100-plus yard receiving game in Week 12's box score, and he remains the top option on the perimeter despite Sunday's putrid effort. Fantasy managers are hoping for a bounce-back effort from Shakir in a soft matchup against Cincinnati's defense next Sunday.

Shakir secured eight of 10 targets for 110 yards in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble and returned four punts for 15 yards.

Shakir led the Bills across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, although a significant chunk of his yardage came on a hook-and-lateral play late in the fourth quarter in which Shakir netted 33 yards after getting the ball from Joshua Palmer. Shakir also had a concussion check in the first half per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, but he was cleared to return shortly thereafter. The veteran wideout's totals were all season-high figures as well, affording Shakir some momentum heading into a Week 13 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Shakir brought in one of three targets for minus-3 yards in the Bills' 44-32 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Shakir had no part in Josh Allen's breakout performance, which included 317 passing yards and three scoring tosses. The Bills' No. 1 receiver endured the worst game of his career given the negative yardage, and the downturn was particularly alarming when considering Shakir had produced a 20-189-1 line on 24 targets over the previous three games. The fourth-year pro will have an immediate yet challenging opportunity to put the forgettable day behind him, as the Bills travel to the face the Texans on Thursday night to kick off Week 12.

After being limited in Wednesday and Thursday's practices, while in a red non-contact jersey as he contended with ankle and rib issues, Shakir sported a normal jersey as he worked fully Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports.

Following his return to a full session Friday, Shakir doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay, a game in which the Bills will be missing top tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), but are slated to welcome Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) back to a WR corps that also features Keon Coleman. Through nine games to date, Shakir has made his fantasy mark by recording a 45/457/3 receiving line on 58 targets in that span.

Shakir (ankle/ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Shakir opened Week 11 prep as limited due to just an ankle injury Wednesday, and while he maintained that activity level one day later a rib issue was tacked on to the Bills' practice report. He proceeded to cap the week with a full session Friday, thereby clearing him for Sunday's contest. Shakir has recorded at least six catches in all three games since the team's Week 7 bye, accumulating a 20-189-1 line on 24 targets in the process.

Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Shakir (ankle/ribs) "is heading in the right direction and should be in a good spot" for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Shakir was limited at practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but the wide receiver is trending in the right direction ahead of Week 11 action, unlike tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), who won't play this weekend. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Shakir is handed an injury designation or is fully cleared to face Tampa Bay.

Shakir (ankle/ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Shakir was listed as limited due to a rib injury Wednesday, and while his participation level didn't change Thursday, he's now dealing with an ankle injury in addition to the rib injury that limited Shakir on Wednesday. Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, Shakir sported a red non-contact jersey Thursday. Shakir could wind up carrying a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but it would be an encouraging sign if he sheds the non-contact jersey Friday.

Shakir (ribs) will be limited at practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

Shakir logged a 66 percent snap share in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Dolphins, while catching seven of his nine targets for 58 yards in the contest. The wideout's status will now need to be monitored ahead of this weekend's game against the Buccaneers. On the plus side from the Bills' perspective, fellow WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) is on track to practice fully Wednesday.

Shakir secured seven of nine targets for 58 yards in the Bills' 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Shakir led the Bills in receptions, receiving yards and targets on a forgettable day for Buffalo's offense despite Josh Allen throwing for over 300 yards. Shakir posted a second consecutive seven-catch effort, and he's recorded at least six receptions in four of the last five contests overall, albeit while not topping 88 receiving yards at any point in that span. Shakir takes a 45-457-3 receiving line on 58 targets into a Week 11 home matchup against the Buccaneers.

Shakir corralled seven of eight targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 28-21 win over Kansas City.

Shakir led the Bills in targets and receptions while trailing only Dalton Kincaid (6-101-1) in receiving production Sunday. The 25-year-old Shakir was unable to replicate last week's trip to the end zone, but he still provided a solid score for those in PPR formats. Shakir will carry a 38-399-3 receiving line into next Sunday's tilt against Miami, providing a managers with a reliable flex option for Week 10.

Shakir brought in six of seven targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 40-9 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Shakir helped break the game open with a nifty 54-yard catch and run touchdown to cap off the opening drive of the second half, extending a 19-3 halftime lead. Shakir's catch total tied a season-best figure, while his yardage tally served as a new high-water mark for him on the campaign. Shakir has at least five catches in three of his past four games heading into a Week 9 home showdown against the Chiefs.

Shakir brought in three of six targets for 33 yards in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night.

Shakir had an acrobatic catch overturned by replay in the first quarter, and he otherwise had a quiet night despite tying for the team lead in receptions and targets. The fourth-year pro had come into Monday night on a reasonably productive run where he'd generated an 11-124-1 line on 14 targets over the prior pair of contests, and he'll face a tough challenge against talented Panthers secondary when the Bills take on Carolina on the road following their Week 7 bye.

Shakir recorded six receptions on nine targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots.

Shakir matched his season high of nine targets, though he wasn't able to turn that into much production. Four of his six catches went for six or fewer yards, leading to his third performance with less than 50 receiving yards on the campaign. Shakir will continue to be a key part of the Buffalo offense, but he's reliant primarily on yards after the catch or touchdowns for big fantasy performances, with the majority of his opportunity coming in the short areas of the field.

Shakir secured all five of his targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 31-19 win over the Saints.

Shakir accomplished most of his production on a 43-yard touchdown in the first quarter, putting his YAC ability on full display and breaking multiple tackles to house a reception initially made behind the line of scrimmage. Fantasy managers wouldn't have been thrilled with Shakir's day were it not for that catch-and-run, and it's worth noting that he played a season-low 29 offensive snaps versus New Orleans. Still, Shakir has now scored in back-to-back weeks and is one of the top targets of a Bills offense that has piled up 30-plus points in all four regular-season games so far, keeping him locked in as a weekly fantasy starter. He'll look to keep up his momentum at home against the division-rival Patriots in Week 5 on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Shakir brought in all four targets for 45 yards and a touchdown during the Bills' 31-21 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

The highlight of Shakir's night was a tie-breaking 15-yard touchdown grab just after the halfway point of the fourth quarter, a play on which he went in motion before reversing course at the snap, catching a swing pass out of the backfield and scooting up the left side of the field into the end zone. Shakir's receiving line represented a decent resurgence after he was limited to one catch for 12 yards against the Jets in Week 2, and he'll remain one of Josh Allen's primary targets in a Week 4 home matchup against the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Shakir caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets.

Shakir has struggled against a Jets defense with a strong secondary and plenty of weaknesses elsewhere, exceeding 25 receiving yards only once in seven career matchups in this AFC East rivalry. Buffalo's 2024 leader in receiving yards has a nice opportunity to bounce back Thursday against a Dolphins defense that's allowing 33.0 points per game.

Shakir caught six of nine targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 41-40 win over the Ravens.

Shakir showed no ill effects from the high-ankle sprain that sidelined him during training camp, as he finished second on the team in targets, catches and receiving yards behind Keon Coleman, who had 112 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets. Shakir led the Bills in all three categories last season, but the emergence of Coleman and addition of Joshua Palmer in the offseason gives Shakir more competition for attention from Josh Allen heading into a Week 2 road game against the Jets.

Shakir (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Shakir logged three full practices during the week, suggesting he has made a full recovery from the high-ankle sprain that sidelined him for the entire preseason. Buffalo's receiving corps will be at full strength Sunday, as Keon Coleman (groin) and Elijah Moore (personal) also avoided injury designations Friday. Shakir led the Bills in catches (76) and receiving yards (821) during the 2024 regular season.

Shakir (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

It's a pleasant surprise for Shakir's fantasy managers after Bills coach Sean McDermott said the slot receiver would be a limited participant. Shakir now appears ready for Sunday night's opener against Baltimore, practicing without limitations 33 days after he suffered a high-ankle sprain at training camp.

Coach Sean McDermott noted that Shakir (ankle) will practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Shakir -- who suffered a high ankle sprain on Aug. 1 -- thus has two more opportunities to practice fully ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Ravens. When available, the 2022 fifth-rounder is on track to reprise his role as a go-to passing target for QB Josh Allen. Given that he'll be able to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, Shakir is trending toward suiting up this weekend, but until he logs a full session, his status will be worth monitoring.

Shakir (ankle) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports

Shakir is back on the practice field for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain Aug. 1, so even being restricted to limited reps would represent a significant step in the right direction. Head coach Sean McDermott has expressed optimism about Shakir's chances of being available Week 1, so even if Buffalo opts to take a cautious approach to the No. 1 wideout's health, look for his activity level to ramp up in advance of Buffalo's regular-season opener against Baltimore on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Shakir (ankle) should be ready for the start of the regular season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Shakir is considered week-to-week due to a high-ankle sprain, an injury he picked up during practice last Friday. Optimism for Week 1 is encouraging, though at this stage it seems fairly possible he misses all three of Buffalo's preseason contests. In the meantime, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer will lead the Bills' first-team wide receiver corps during Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants, in which Mitchell Trubisky will take the helm at quarterback while the starting unit plays roughly one quarter, per Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site.

Shakir has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Shakir left the field during Friday's practice after having his right ankle examined by trainers. Subsequent evaluation has indicated that the fourth-year wideout is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. That almost certainly means he won't be available for Buffalo's first preseason game Aug. 9 and also suggests he could be held out of preseason contests entirely. It remains to be seen if Shakir will be ready to suit up for Week 1 of the regular season. Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer figure to lead Buffalo's wideout corps for however long Shakir is out.

Shakir had his right foot/ankle examined by team trainers at Friday's practice before leaving the field, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

The Bills are taking in Friday's session at Highmark Stadium in what's called the Return of the Blue and Red practice, and a health concern now may be plaguing one the their key skill-position players. Shakir and the team agreed to a four-year, $53 million extension back in February due to his increasing standing as Buffalo's No. 1 wide receiver after putting together a 76-821-4 line on 100 targets in 15 regular-season games a season ago.

Shakir and Buffalo agreed to terms Tuesday on a four-year contract extension worth up to $60.2 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Shakir's new deal reportedly includes $32 million guaranteed at signing. The 2022 fifth-round pick led the Bills in terms of targets, catches and yards during the 2024 regular season, in which he compiled a career-best 76-821-4 receiving line on 100 targets. The sure-handed slot specialist also had exactly six catches in all three of Buffalo's playoff games. Shakir's new deal keeps him in house for the foreseeable future, and looking ahead to the 2025 campaign, his ability to create yards after the catch positions him to continue playing a pivotal role as one of Josh Allen's go-to targets in the passing game.

Shakir caught six of seven targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Shakir had six catches in each of Buffalo's three playoff games after leading the team in targets (100), catches (76) and receiving yards (821) during the regular season. The sure-handed receiver can reliably move the chains and do damage after the catch, but Shakir hasn't been much of a red-zone threat so far, with just seven touchdowns through 46 regular-season NFL games. The 2022 fifth-round draft pick will be back in Buffalo for the final year of his rookie deal in 2025.

Shakir caught six of seven targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 27-25 AFC divisional-round win over the Ravens.

Shakir was easily Josh Allen's favorite target, as no teammate had more than 15 receiving yards or three targets. After leading the Bills in catches (76), receiving yards (821) and targets (100) in the regular season, Shakir has been the team's leading pass catcher in the playoffs, with 12 catches for 128 yards on 13 targets in two postseason games. Shakir should continue to play a pivotal role in Buffalo's passing game against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Shakir caught all six of his targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card round win over the Broncos.

While the third-year wideout led the Bills in receptions, Curtis Samuel wound up leading the team in receiving yards thanks to a 55-yard catch-and-run for a TD in the fourth quarter. Shakir didn't need to contribute much in a game the Bills dominated, but he was Josh Allen's top target during the regular season with a 76-821-4 line on 100 targets over 15 appearances. With a much tougher Baltimore squad headed to Buffalo for the divisional round, Shakir might need to step up and make a bigger impact.

Shakir did not play during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Patriots.

Shakir, alongside a handful of key starters including quarterback Josh Allen, did not play Week 18 with the No. 2 seed in the AFC already having been locked up by the Bills. He'll resume handling his usual starting role at wideout during Sunday's wild-card round matchup at home against the Broncos. Shakir concludes the regular season having tallied career-high marks across the board, despite suiting up for just 15 games. He compiled 76 catches for 821 yards and four scores on 100 targets in that span.

Shakir caught three of six targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets.

Shakir caught nearly every pass directed his way in the first half of the season, but that hasn't been the case once the weather started to get colder. Only three of the 45 passes thrown Shakir's way through Week 9 fell incomplete, but he has been targeted on at least three incomplete passes in six of seven subsequent games. If Shakir and Buffalo's other starters are rested against the Patriots in Week 18, he'll finish the regular season with 76 catches for 821 yards and four touchdowns on 100 targets, all career highs.

Shakir recorded two receptions on six targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots.

Shakir finished second on the team with six targets, though the Bills' passing game was slowed due to uncharacteristically slugging showing from Josh Allen. That left Shakir with an inefficient stat line, with his longest catch of the day going for just 12 yards. Despite earning consistent volume, he has now been held under 40 receiving yards in three of his last four games.

Shakir secured six of seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 48-42 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Shakir paced the Bills in receptions and tied for the team lead in targets while scoring a touchdown for the second straight game on a three-yard grab late in the third quarter. Shakir has at least five catches in six of the last seven games, affording him a solid PPR floor heading into a Week 16 home matchup against the Patriots.

Shakir recorded five receptions on eight targets for 106 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.

Shakir was a non-factor in the first half, recording only 21 yards on two targets. He came alive as the offenses matched blows in the final two quarters, however, highlighted by a 51-yard touchdown grab, which came primarily after the catch as he bounced off defenders. On Buffalo's next possession, Shakir caught a 34-yard pass from Josh Allen that came just one yard shy of another trip to the end zone. This was Shakir's second 100-yard performance of the season and his first touchdown since Week 3.

Shakir caught four of seven targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.

Seven of Josh Allen's 17 passes were directed to Shakir, as the wideout led the Bills in catches and targets while finishing second behind Dawson Knox (56) in receiving yards. This was only the second time in his last 10 games that Shakir failed to reach 50 receiving yards, and his shortfall here can be attributed to playing in snowy conditions. Weather shouldn't be an issue for Buffalo's passing game in sunny Los Angeles against the Rams in Week 14.

Shakir had eight receptions on 12 targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 30-21 victory over the Chiefs.

Shakir finished as the Bills' leading receiver in a decisive victory over another conference contender. The 24-year-old has blossomed into a consistent fantasy asset in his third year. Through 10 games this season, Shakir is just 12 yards shy of matching his entire production during the 2023 regular season in seven fewer games. The receiver's lack of touchdowns (two) has kept him from becoming a certified fantasy breakout as the Bills enter a bye week.

Shakir brought in six of nine targets for 58 yards in the Bills' 30-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Shakir recorded team-high reception and target numbers while checking in second in receiving yards. Shakir primarily works in a short-area role but did log a 30-yard catch Sunday, and he now has at least six receptions in four consecutive contests. Shakir will look to record his first touchdown catch since Week 3 in a Week 11 home showdown against the Chiefs.

Shakir caught six of seven targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins.

Shakir finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Ray Davis (70), who got the vast majority of his production on a 63-yard touchdown catch. The Bills were without wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) for this one, but that didn't meaningfully affect Shakir, who is averaging 5.3 catches for 58.9 receiving yards per game heading into a Week 10 road game against the Colts.

Shakir, receiver Keon Coleman and tight end Dalton Kincaid are expected to operate as quarterback Josh Allen's primary options in the passing game Sunday against the Dolphins with Amari Cooper (wrist) inactive for the contest, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

The absence of Cooper may not necessarily result in an improved outlook for Shakir in Week 9; the third-year wideout had actually posted his two highest catch and target totals of the season (7-65-0 receiving line on seven targets in Week 7, 9-107-0 on 10 targets in Week 8) in the Bills' first two games following the acquisition of Cooper from the Browns. That being said, the opportunity for Shakir to play more snaps should be available with Cooper out of the mix, and if the Bills find themselves in a negative game script and end up eschewing the run in the second half, Shakir would presumably benefit to some degree.

Shakir finished with nine receptions (10 targets) for 107 yards in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Seahawks.

Shakir finished with a game-high total of 107 receiving yards, marking the first time in 2024 he as surpassed 100 yards in single outing. New addition Amari Cooper was limited to just one reception in a run-heavy contest, but both receivers should continue to start across from each other moving forward. Shakir should be considered at least a FLEX option in most formats heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Dolphins.

Shakir recorded seven receptions on seven targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Titans.

Shakir's role in Buffalo's new-look offense after the addition of Amari Cooper was unclear entering this matchup, but he still led the team in receptions. Despite that, his numbers were muted relative to both Cooper and Keon Coleman -- both of whom hit for big plays -- as Shakir was used primarily in the short areas of the field. Shakir should remain a key target for Josh Allen due to the duo's pre-existing rapport, and he could become more efficient with defensive attention spread across multiple pass catchers.

Shakir is expected to move down a spot on the depth chart after the Bills acquired Amari Cooper from the Browns on Tuesday, Matt Bove of 7 News Buffalo reports.

After trading Stefon Diggs to the Texans in April, the Bills had been leaning on a committee of receivers to help replace the four-time Pro Bowler's production through the first six weeks of the season. Shakir had been the de facto No. 1 option and led the position group in catches (20), receiving yards (249) and targets (21), but he'll fall back into more of a supporting role while Cooper presumably steps in as quarterback Josh Allen's new top target. Bove speculates that Shakir and rookie Keon Coleman will line up alongside Cooper as the Bills' preferred wideout trio, but Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling could all get sprinkled in to varying degrees.

Shakir (ankle) suited up and caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Monday's 23-20 victory over the Jets.

Shakir posted his lowest fantasy output of the season in his first game back from an ankle injury. Given the situation, fantasy managers should not make any rash moves before the Bills' No. 1 receiver shows full health. Shakir should remain a viable option heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Titans.

Shakir (ankle) is active for Monday night's game against the Jets.

Shakir -- who didn't play in the Bills' Week 5 loss to the Texans -- was listed as a non-participant on Thursday and Friday's practice reports but was able to log a limited session Saturday before being deemed questionable for the contest. It remains be seen how close to 100 percent he'll be on Monday, but barring any in-game setbacks he'll have an opportunity to reclaim his role in a Buffalo WR corps that also includes Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Shakir (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Jets after returning to a limited practice Saturday.

After being listed as a non-participant on Thursday and Friday's practice reports, Shakir was able to log a limited session Saturday before being officially deemed questionable. While Shakir's availability (either way) versus New York won't be confirmed until Buffalo's inactives are revealed ahead of Monday's 8:15 PM ET kickoff, fellow WRs Curtis Samuel (toe) and Mack Hollins (shoulder) both upgraded to full participation Saturday and don't carry Week 6 injury designations.

Shakir will be a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is expected to be listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The news dump comes before the Bills take part in practice Saturday, so it's possible something could change. Assuming Shakir does practice, it would mark the first time the 24-year-old has participated in any fashion over the past two weeks.

Shakir (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Friday's walk-through.

The availability of Shakir, who didn't practice last week, thus remains cloudy ahead of Monday night's game against the Jets. If he remains sidelined Week 6, Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins (shoulder), Curtis Samuel (toe) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling would be in line to lead the Bills' WR corps, pending the status of Hollins and Samuel, who were deemed limited both Thursday and Friday.

Shakir (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Shakir didn't practice last week before sitting out this past Sunday's loss to the Texans, so his continued absence Thursday clouds his status for Monday night's game against the Jets. The wideout now has two more chances to return to the field ahead of the contest, but if he remains sidelined in Week 6, Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins (shoulder), Curtis Samuel (toe) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling would be in line to lead the team's WR corps versus New York, pending the availability of Hollins and Samuel, who were limited Thursday.

Shakir (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Shakir, who was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Texans, also didn't practice last week, so his status for this Monday night's game against the Jets remains cloudy at this stage. In his Week 5 absence, Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel (foot) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling handled the Bills' WR duties versus Houston.

Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Shakir (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Texans.

Shakir, who didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, will thus target a potential return to action Oct. 14 against the Jets. In his absence Sunday, Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Curtis Samuel are on hand to lead Buffalo's Week 5 WR corps.

Shakir (ankle) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Shakir has now missed back-to-back practices due to an ankle issue. He played a normal assortment of offensive snaps during Buffalo's loss to the Ravens in Week 4, but unless Shakir can upgrade his participation level Friday, it looks like his status could be in jeopardy for Sunday's road matchup against the Texans. Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling could all benefit from increased opportunities if Shakir misses any time.

Shakir (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Shakir played a full game Sunday night at Baltimore but apparently injured his ankle somewhere along the way. He's been the de facto No. 1 for a spread-the-wealth Buffalo passing attack, with his 19 percent target share and 230 receiving yards leading the team. An absence for Sunday's game at Houston would leave more snaps for Marquez Valdes-Scantling and/or Curtis Samuel while increasing the target projections for Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins.

Shakir is contending with ankle soreness ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

With that in mind, coach Sean McDermott noted that the Bills will will monitor Shakir's status daily ahead of Week 5 action. The wideout thus appears likely to have his practice participation impacted, with further context on that front set to arrive Wednesday.

Shakir caught four of five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.

Shakir's first catch surpassed Michael Thomas' mark of 27 from 2018 for the most consecutive targets caught by an NFL wide receiver since at least 1991. That streak bumped up to 30 before a pass in Shakir's direction fell incomplete in the second quarter. He bounced back with a 52-yard catch in the third quarter, but that was the highlight of an otherwise quiet night for Buffalo's offense. Shakir finished with the team lead in receiving yards for a third consecutive game despite missing a few plays to have his ankle taped up in the first half, so he's the clear No. 1 option in Buffalo's passing game heading into a Week 4 trip to Houston.

Shakir caught all six of his targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 47-10 win over the Jaguars.

Shakir led the Bills in targets and receiving yards Monday, and he has established himself as the top option in Buffalo's new-look wide receiver room after the offseason departure of Stefon Diggs to Houston. The highlight of Shakir's night was a 27-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, which was one of four first-half touchdown passes thrown by Josh Allen. Shakir has caught all 14 of his targets this season for 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns heading into another primetime game on SNF against the Ravens in Week 4.

Shakir secured all five targets for 54 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Bills' 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

Shakir served as the Bills' leader in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, particularly noteworthy in a game during which Josh Allen recorded only 13 completions for 139 yards. The third-year wideout is still expected to serve as Buffalo's No. 1 receiver at least until rookie Keon Coleman gets his NFL legs under him, and Shakir will head into a Week 3 home matchup against the Jaguars on Monday night, Sept. 23 with an 8-96-1 line on eight targets through the first two games.

Shakir caught all three of his targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Cardinals.

Shakir made an athletic play on his 11-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter, rolling over a defender's body while avoiding being touched down to get across the goal line. The 24-year-old wide receiver has a chance to become the top option for Josh Allen after the Bills traded away Stefon Diggs in the offseason, but Shakir finished second on the team in both targets and receiving yards to rookie Keon Coleman, who caught four of his five targets for 51 yards in his NFL debut. Buffalo primarily leaned on its ground game in the season opener, but the Bills may opt to air it out more Thursday in Miami.

Shakir caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason win over the Steelers.

It was expected that Shakir would be catching passes from Josh Allen throughout most of the first half, though Allen ultimately sat -- likely due to wet field conditions. Even surrounded by the first-team offense, Mitch Trubisky failed to move the ball down the field, causing Shakir and all primary pass catchers to post a muted stat line. Shakir worked primarily in the slot with Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins out wide, though Curtis Samuel did not suit up, which will skew perceived roles heading into the final week of preseason action.

Shakir caught all three targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 33-6 preseason loss to the Bears.

You will probably hear this nugget several times before fantasy drafts are over, but Shakir is the only wideout on the roster to ever catch a pass from Josh Allen. With Stefon Diggs off to Houston and Gabe Davis moving to the Jaguars, Shakir may be the best bet for fantasty production among the Buffalo wideout corps. However, rookie Keon Coleman is showing promise while veteran Curtis Samuel figures to see a number of touches in a jack-of-all-trades role, while running back James Cook and tight end Dalton Kincaid figure to factor in heavily in the passing game.

Shakir, who dealt with a lower-body issue during last month's minicamp, participated in the first day of training camp practice Wednesday, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

With Shakir available as camp opens, the 2022 fifth-rounder appears poised to cement a key role in a revamped WR corps that also includes veteran newcomers Curtis Samuel, Mack Hollins, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Chase Claypool, as well as rookie Keon Coleman. With Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis no longer in the mix, Shakir is the only returning returning wideout who has caught a pass from QB Josh Allen in a regular-season game, a context that should lead to added opportunities for the 24-year-old, on the heels of logging a 39/611/2 receiving line while playing a full slate for the Bills last season.

Shakir (lower body) said at Thursday's final minicamp practice that he expects to be 100 percent healthy for the start of training camp late July, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Shakir limped off the field with an apparent lower-body injury Tuesday, and while he hasn't practiced since, there doesn't seem to be substantial panic about his health. The 2022 fifth-round pick logged a strong end to the 2023 campaign and looks positioned as a key starter in Buffalo's wide receiver corps, which lost Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis but added Curtis Samuel and Keon Coleman, plus depth contributors Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chase Claypool and Mack Hollins. Shakir is also the Bills' top return man, a role which could prove more fantasy relevant now, due to the NFL's revised kickoff rules.

Shakir exited Tuesday's minicamp practice early due to an apparent lower-body issue, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Per Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo, after sustaining his injury, Shakir chatted with trainers and then limped off the field. For now, consider the wide receiver, who didn't return to the session, day-to-day. When available, Shakir profiles as the top returnee in a Buffalo WR corps that no longer includes Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. As the coming campaign approaches, the 2022 fifth-rounder is slated to compete for snaps and targets with a group of newcomers that includes rookie Keon Coleman, as well Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chase Claypool and Mack Hollins.

Shakir has a new teammate in the receiving room after the Bills took Keon Coleman out of Florida State with the first pick of the second round Friday.

This may not be a terrible thing for Shakir's 2024 outlook, as it was doubtful the Bills were going to enter the season with such a thin wideout crew, and the attention of a big target like Coleman might allow Shakir to see better looks. The latter is coming off a 39-611-2 season in 17 regular-season games, but with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis off to new locales, Shakir has room to grow his production in his third NFL season. For now, he and Coleman project as starters, while Curtis Samuel is more of a hybrid No. 3.

The Bills traded Shakir's teammate Stefon Diggs to the Texans on Wednesday, just a few weeks after Gabe Davis signed as a free agent with the Jaguars.

One would think Bills GM Brandon Beane has a second move up his sleeve following such a blockbuster deal, plus the Bills will almost certainly select one or two wide receivers toward the top of their draft, but for now, Shakir and newcomer Curtis Samuel are the team's top two receivers. Shakir, about to enter his third NFL season, is coming off a 39-611-2 campaign over 17 regular-season games, so his fantasy prospects continue to trend upward, especially with Josh Allen's strong arm delivering him the ball.

Shakir hauled in seven of nine targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 playoff loss to the Chiefs.

Shakir got the start in place of the injured Gabe Davis (knee) and wound up having to briefly leave Sunday's playoff tilt with an injury of his own. The second-year wideout recovered quickly from his shoulder ailment and finished the spot start as the Bills' top producer while leading his club in targets. Shakir finished a solid sophomore campaign (39/611/2) with a strong postseason receiving line of 10/75/2 across two playoff games. Buffalo has a decision to make on the aforementioned Davis this upcoming offseason, and Shakir's fine work as the Bills' slot man in 2023 could earn him more work alongside No. 1 wideout Stefon Diggs next season.

Shakir (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's divisional-round game against Kansas City, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Shakir sustained a shoulder injury early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game but was cleared to return to action a few minutes later. He could continue to see a slight uptick in work since Gabe Davis (knee) is unavailable Sunday.

Shakir is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game against Kansas City due to a shoulder injury.

Shakir went down on a hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup and immediately jogged to the locker room afterward. The Bills are already short on receivers with Gabe Davis (knee) sidelined Sunday, so Trent Sherfield could see increased targets down the stretch if Shakir is unable to return.

Shakir brought in all three of his targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 31-17 wild-card win over the Steelers.

Shakir got the start as the Bills' No. 2 wideout with Gabe Davis (knee) unable to suit up for Monday's playoff victory. The 2022 fifth-round selection didn't receive a huge bump in targets as anticipated, but he managed to score the last of Buffalo's four touchdowns with a Herculean individual effort in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Josh Allen hit Shakir on a drag route across the middle for what looked to be a one or two yard gain, but the Bills' slippery wideout ducked out of a tackle before evading multiple Pittsburgh defenders for a 17-yard score that put the game away for good. Shakir proved that he can step up to start opposite Stefon Diggs when Davis can't go. The latter's status for Sunday's AFC divisional game against the Chiefs is still unknown, but Shakir will have a role on offense as either Buffalo's No. 2 or 3 wideout against KC.

Shakir's teammate Gabe Davis has been ruled out of Sunday's playoff opener against the Steelers due to a knee injury.

Shakir is coming off a fantastic game with six catches for 105 yards and will reprise the role of No. 2 wideout under top dog Stefon Diggs. There's a good chance Shakir will receive a healthy number of targets Sunday, though that comes with two caveats -- one is that the Bills always spread the ball around even when key players are hurt, the other being the weather forecast is calling for ugly, windy weather all afternoon.

Shakir caught all six of his targets for 105 yards in Sunday's 21-14 victory over the Dolphins.

Gabe Davis left the game with a sprained PCL, but the Buffalo offense didn't miss a beat with Shakir stepping up, and one could argue he's looked better at times this season than the struggling Davis. Shakir finishes his second regular season with a 39-611-2 line, cementing himself as the clear No. 3 on this team, not bad since he was a fifth-round pick just a year ago. Shakir will be asked to fill No. 2 wideout duties if Davis isn't healed in time for Sunday's playoff opener against the Steelers.

Shakir caught all four of his targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Patriots. He also rushed one time for 10 yards.

Shakir posted a big 3-115-1 outing in Week 11, but he's not topped 47 receiving yards in the five games since and remains a deeper option in an offense with lots of mouths to feed. With the Bills possibly having everything on the line for a playoff spot Sunday night and at the very least important seeding at stake, Week 18 will not be one of those games where Shakir gets high-profile reps while the stars sit, so he remains a dart for an occasional splash play. On a brighter note, he's firmly cemented himself as the team's No. 3 WR option in just his second NFL season.

Shakir recorded three catches on three targets for 45 yards in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Chargers.

Shakir has found opportunity hard to come by with both Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox healthy, as he entered Saturday's win with only one target in each of his last two games. He still had limited volume against the Chargers, but he had three impactful gains of 16, 15 and 14 yards. It originally appeared that Shakir scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to put the Bills ahead, though he was ruled down by contact. While it was a solid performance, Shakir will remain a peripheral option in Buffalo's offense to close the regular season.

Shakir failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Cowboys.

Shakir was targeted just once for the second straight week and saw his lowest offensive snap percentage (49) since Week 7. The wideout's lack of opportunities came on a day when quarterback Josh Allen attempted just 15 passes in a blowout. Even so, Shakir's inconsistent production throughout the season make him extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The 23-year-old will look to have more of an impact when the Bills visit the Chargers in Week 16.

Shakir caught his only target for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.

Shakir played 61 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps in the contest, operating as Buffalo's No. 3 wideout behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. The 23-year-old wideout saw his opportunities decrease Sunday, recording just one target for the first time since Week 6. Shakir isn't seeing enough meaningful work in the Bills' passing attack to make him a reliable option for fantasy. He'll look to be more involved in what could be a shootout when the Bills host the Cowboys in Week 15.

Shakir caught three balls on five targets for 47 yards during Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Eagles.

Shakir comes with some risk on a week-to-week basis because the Bills offer so many other weapons in the passing game, but he's now had 45-plus yards in four of his last five games while never falling below 66 percent of the offensive snaps. As teams continue to shade attention toward studs Stefon Diggs and Dalton Kincaid, there will be open seams available to secondary options like Shakir and No. 2 wideout Gabe Davis, who posted a 6-105-1 line in Sunday's loss. Shakir is far ahead of any of the receivers underneath his No. 3 spot in the WR corps, as Deonte Harty carries a 13-113-1 line and Trent Sherfield comes in at 7-53-0. Shakir, meanwhile, sits at 25-410-2, proving useful for those in deeper leagues.

Shakir caught three of four targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-6 win over the Jets.

Most of the yardage came on Shakir's 81-yard TD midway through the third quarter, and the second-year wideout produced his first career 100-yard game while scoring his third career NFL touchdown, and first since Week 2. It was an encouraging initial performance under new offensive coordinator Joe Brady, but Shakir has still seen more than four targets in a game only once this season, and until that volume increases he'll be tough to rely on in shallower fantasy formats.

Shakir caught one of his two targets for 24 yards in Monday's 24-22 loss to the Broncos.

Shakir played 76 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps Monday behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, who each played 98 percent of snaps. Despite earning increased opportunities over the previous three weeks, the 23-year-old's two targets were his lowest total since Week 6. With that said, Buffalo's passing attack struggled to get going on a day when Josh Allen completed just 15 passes for 177 yards. Shakir will look to bounce back when the Bills host the Jets in Week 11.

Shakir brought in all four targets for 57 yards and returned one kickoff for 27 yards in the Bills' 24-18 loss to the Bengals on Sunday night.

Shakir finished third on Buffalo in receiving yards on the night and tied James Cook for the same slotting in receptions and targets, making it a solid encore to his career-best 6-92 line in the Week 8 win over the Buccaneers. Shakir notably had a much bigger role in the air attack Sunday than No. 2 receiver Gabe Davis, who didn't gather in either of his two targets. Nevertheless, Shakir figures to remain in the No. 3 role, at least on the depth chart, in a Week 10 Monday night home matchup against the Broncos on Nov. 13.

Shakir brought in all six targets for 92 yards and a touchdown and returned one kickoff for nine yards in the Bills' 24-18 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

The speedy second-year wideout was the surprise leader in receiving yards on the night for the Bills, and that total, along with his reception tally, were both career highs. Shakir's involvement in the air attack has shot up over the last two contests, as he's produced a 10-127 line on 10 targets in that span after heading into it with just four grabs for 40 yards on the season. Shakir could have a good chance of remaining similarly involved in what should be a very competitive Week 9 road matchup against the Bengals on Sunday night, Nov. 5.

Shakir caught all four targets for 35 yards in Buffalo's 29-25 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

This was the first time all season Shakir has caught more than one ball in a game, so there's still a long way to go for him to offer fantasy value. He saw action on 36 percent of the offensive plays compared to 27 percent for receiver teammate Deonte Harty and 23 percent for Trent Sherfield. Perhaps one of those players will see more involvement in the passing game now that tight end Dawson Knox is set to miss time with a wrist injury, though most of that overflow should head toward rookie TE Dalton Kincaid.

Shakir reeled in his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's 14-9 win over the Giants.

Shakir earned just one target for the fifth straight game and continued his underwhelming start to the 2023 campaign. Through six games, the 23-year-old has totaled just four receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown. Operating as the No. 3 receiver Sunday, Shakir played just 39 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps. With Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis commanding the most attention from Josh Allen, the second-year wideout is lacking the opportunities to be a consistent contributor. Shakir should continue to be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes when the Bills visit the Patriots in Week 7.

Shakir (head) wasn't listed on Buffalo's injury report Wednesday, Chris Brown of Bills Radio Network reports.

Shakir was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's game against Miami, but he has come out unscathed and was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. While it's encouraging that the second-year wide receiver is healthy heading into Sunday's trip to London to face the Jaguars, his early lack of involvement has been discouraging. Shakir has just three targets through four games, though one of his two catches was a Week 3 touchdown.

Shakir is being evaluated for a head injury.

Shakir went into halftime with a potential head injury and his status for the rest of the game is now potentially in question. More information on Shakir will likely come when the third quarter starts.

Shakir caught his only target for 11 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Raiders.

The Bills have a crowded offense, and barring injury, it's going to be tough for anyone to leapfrog the Big 3 of Stefon Diggs, James Cook and Gabe Davis followed by the 1-2 punch at tight end in Dawson Knox and Dalton Kinkaid. Shakir played only 15 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's win, less than fellow depth receivers Trent Sherfield (41 percent) and Deonte Harty (19 percent).

Shakir (ribs) returned to practice Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 Sports Radio reports.

Shakir's back healthy with almost two weeks to spare before the Sept. 11 regular-season opener against the Jets. The second-year wide receiver will now set his sights on cementing the third spot on Buffalo's depth chart behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. There have been rumblings of Shakir losing ground to Deonte Harty and Trent Sherfield in that regard,

Shakir (ribs) is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bears, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Shakir will now focus on recovering from his rib injury in time for Week 1 action. Once he's back in the mix, the 2022 fifth-rounder will continue to compete with Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty for slotting behind Buffalo's top WR duo of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.

Shakir (ribs) won't practice Thursday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

With Shakir dealing with a rib issue, the 2022 fifth-rounder could be held out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Bears. Once Shakir is back in action, he'll continue to compete with Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty for slotting behind the Bills' clear-cut top WR duo, Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.

Shakir missed Tuesday's practice due to a rib injury, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

The Bills haven't indicated that the injury is anything serious, but Shakir is jockeying for positioning in the team's receiver pecking order, so any missed time could prove costly. He's coming off a two-catch, 25-yard performance Saturday against the Steelers and seems to be slotted third or fourth on the Bills' depth chart heading into Saturday's preseason finale against the Bears.

Shakir caught two of four targets for 25 yards in Saturday's 23-19 preseason win over the Colts.

Shakir -- who is vying for the third spot on the depth chart -- got some decent run with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis sitting out the preseason opener. The opposite was true for the 23-year-old in his rookie season, as the Bills were fortunate to keep their top three receivers healthy for most of the year. Now that Isaiah McKenzie departed in free agency, Shakir is a candidate who could play his way into the vacant role this preseason. His next opportunity to prove himself will come against the Steelers on Saturday.

Shakir has been impressive at spring practices, making his case for a regular role in three-wide formations, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.

The 2022 fifth-round pick had only 10 receptions during the regular season last year, mostly operating as Buffalo's No. 4 receiver, but then came on strong in the playoffs with five catches for 91 yards in two games. Shakir enters his second season with a nice chance to claim the third receiver spot, albeit in an offense that rarely took WRs Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis off the field last year and may now use more multi-TE formations after adding first-round pick Dalton Kincaid. The Bills also added veteran WRs Deonte Harty and Trent Sherfield this offseason to give Shakir some competition for snaps that previously went to Isaiah McKenzie, who drew 63 targets last year while taking nearly three-fourths of his snaps in the slot.

Shakir finished the regular season with 10 catches for 161 yards and a TD catch over 14 games.

Shakir was pretty far down the pecking order in a potent offense, but he did well as a fifth-round rookie just to be part of a veteran team's rotation. He even appeared in both playoff games and had 40-plus receiving yards in each. While the Bills will have some changes this offseason, most of the receiving room should remain intact and there could be added competition if veterans Cole Beasley and Jamison Crowder return. Still, Shakir may have more athletic talent than anyone in the team's passing game outside of Stefon Diggs, so his career arc merits watching.

Shakir played 30 of the Bills' 72 snaps on offense and recorded three receptions for 51 yards on five targets in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Shakir's 42 percent offensive snap share was his largest since Week 12, as he and Cole Beasley (30 snaps) split the No. 3 receiver role in the postseason opener while Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) was sidelined. Though Shakir and Beasley combined for a solid five catches for 86 yards and a touchdown across 10 targets, both players could seen downsized roles in Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Bengals with McKenzie seemingly on track to return to the lineup. Jamison Crowder (ankle) also resumed practicing last week and could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game, adding more potential competition to the Buffalo receiver room.

Shakir (illness) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Shakir was sidelined for the first practice of Week 13 prep due to an illness, but he was a full participant during Tuesday's session and should be full go Thursday against New England. The rookie fifth-round pick has caught just one of four targets across his past five appearances.

Shakir (illness) did not participate at practice Monday ahead of Thursday's game at New England, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Shakir saw his second highest snap share of the season in Buffalo's win at Detroit on Thanksgiving, but he'll now have to recover from an illness in order to suit up again in Week 13. The rookie fifth-rounder hasn't recorded a reception since Week 10, but he's returned a promising 7.9 yards per target through seven games this season.

Shakir (illness) won't practice Sunday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Shakir will be absent for the start of the Bills' work week, as they prepare to play the Patriots on Thursday. The rookie receiver has seen his role increase as Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow continue to miss time due to ankle injuries. Most recently playing 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps on Thanksgiving, but he failed to see any targets, and he hasn't recorded a catch since Week 10 against the Vikings, then Week 6 against the Chiefs before that. He'll continue working to grab a larger target share Thursday against the New England, if he can recover in time to play.

Shakir caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's win over the Chiefs.

Shakir has been serving as the No. 4 receiver due to injuries and had a much bigger 3-75-1 game the week prior (a game where he was actually the No. 3 wideout), but the rookie is also pretty far down the list when it comes to the Buffalo passing attack, even when he's getting playing time. Shakir has done well to go from fifth-rounder to contributor in such a short time, but using him in lineups at this stage would still be a big dart, and his already limited playing time may be suppressed when Jake Kumerow eventually returns from an ankle injury.

Shakir brought in three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 38-3 win over the Steelers on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for 34 yards.

The rookie was due for an expanded role coming in with Jamison Crowder (ankle), Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) and Jake Kumerow (ankle) all sidelined, and although his volume wasn't extraordinary, he made very good use of it. Shakir recorded his first professional touchdown on a 24-yard grab down the left sideline late in the first half, and he could still have a serviceable role in a Week 6 road showdown against the Chiefs even if McKenzie returns, as Crowder is expected to miss multiple games.

Shakir caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens.

While the production wasn't huge, the rookie's catches were timely and the 17-point comeback may not have been possible without Shakir's contributions. The fifth-rounder from Boise State had an excellent camp, but he's been inactive for two games to date while the Super Bowl-contending Bills have gone with more established players to keep their high-powered offense chugging. Those plans could be changing, however, with Jamison Crowder suffering a broken ankle, Isaiah McKenzie in the concussion protocol and Jake Kumerow missing Sunday's win with an ankle injury.

Shakir (coach's decision) is inactive Week 3 against the Dolphins.

Shakir saw two targets across 23 offensive snaps last week agains the Titans, but he'll be the odd man out among the wideouts following the return of Gabe Davis (ankle). The Bills will proceed with five active wide receivers, and this move also solidifies the fact that frequent special teams contributor Jake Kumerow is ahead of Shakir on the depth chart.

Shakir is active for Monday night's game against the Titans, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie fifth-rounder was inactive in Week 1, but he'll join the Bills' wide receiver mix Monday, with Gabe Davis (ankle) not playing. With Stefon Diggs, Isaiah McKenzie, Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow also available, however, it remains to be seen how much work Shakir sees in his NFL regular-season debut.

Shakir is inactive for Thursday night's season opener against the Rams.

The rookie fifth-rounder thus will wait to make his NFL regular season debut. To start the season, the Bills' wideout corps will be comprised of Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie, Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow.

Shakir remains on the Bills' 53-man roster following Tuesday's wave of cuts.

This was pretty much expected, as Shakir has shined all summer, showing that his playmaking ability and football acumen exceed his fifth-round draft status. For now, Shakir appears to be fifth on the depth chart, but the No. 3 and No. 4 guys -- Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder -- are more slot guys, so if anything ever happened to Stefon Diggs or Gabriel Davis, Shakir could have a pretty strong footprint in a high-powered offense.

Shakir returned two punts for 27 yards and also had a fair catch in Friday's preseason loss to the Panthers.

Shakir had been one of Buffalo's top pass catchers from a statistical perspective through two preseason games. While he didn't make an impact offensively in the final exhibition, he showed playmaking ability on special teams. Though it may come later in the season -- or in future years -- Shakir has showcased promise as a potential producer throughout his first training camp as a pro.

Shakir caught three receptions for 59 yards on three targets in Buffalo's preseason game against Denver on Saturday.

Shakir has generally played as a backup and figures to remain one through the duration of his rookie season, but the talented fifth-round pick from Boise clearly fell too far in the draft, and the Bills will eventually profit for that fact. Even if he can't break the top-three on the Buffalo wideout depth chart, Shakir's talent looms as a concern for fellow slow wideouts like Jamison Crowder and Isaiah McKenzie.

Shakir caught all five of his targets for 92 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Colts on Saturday.

The fifth-round rookie has shined throughout summer work, and that carried right over into preseason action. The Bills' top two wideouts are set between Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis while one of Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder will be the main slot guy, but there's room for 1-2 more guys to make the Week 1 roster and Shakir looks to be heavily in that mix. Nonetheless, as many predicted in April, it looks like the Bills may have gotten a bit of a steal in Round 5.

Shakir (soreness) returned to practice Wednesday, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports.

Shakir only missed a few practices and may thus stand a chance to make his NFL debut in Saturday's exhibition against Indianapolis. The rookie fifth-round pick is competing for a backup receiver job and return work.

Shakir missed practice for the second straight day Monday due to "continued soreness," Grace Heidinger of the Bills' official site reports.

This doesn't sound like anything serious for the fifth-round rookie, but he's going to be in for a dogfight for slotting (or even a roster spot) to begin the season and any missed practice time could prove costly. On a brighter note, Shakir has been said to be turning heads throughout the summer, and the Bills did trade up to get him in Round 5 following a stellar college career at Boise State.

Shakir had a strong weekend of practice, taking advantage of extra opportunities with veterans Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow (undisclosed) sidelined by injuries, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Crowder is making progress and expected to practice in some capacity this week, potentially pushing Isaiah McKenzie back to more second-team work. Shakir, a rookie fifth-round pick, has mostly worked with the backups this summer, but he could have a Week 1 role as the fourth or fifth receiver.

Shakir (undisclosed) participated in minicamp Tuesday after being sidelined for OTAs, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Shakir's move to being a full participant is a good sign for the rookie wideout, who will likely be competing with newly added Tavon Austin and holdover Isaiah McKenzie for snaps next season.

Shakir didn't participate in Tuesday's mandatory minicamp due to an undisclosed injury, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Shakir was selected by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but he faces an uphill battle for targets as a rookie. The severity of the wideout's injury remains unclear, but any prolonged absence will impact his ability to make an impact in Year 1.

The Bills selected Shakir in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 148th overall.

Wide receiver was arguably one of the Bills' biggest needs entering Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft, so Shakir lands in an excellent spot. A four-start recruit out of high school, the Boise State product didn't exactly live up to the hype, but 77 catches, 1,117 receiving yards and seven touchdowns during his senior season cemented Shakir as an intriguing prospect. A fluid and smooth route runner, the 22-year-old can really fill any role in a receiving corps and should be able to threaten defenses at the NFL level with his 4.43 40-yard speed.