While the Buffalo Bills’ first order of business this offseason is finding a new head coach, finding suitable weaponry for Josh Allen next season isn’t far behind it among the franchise’s priorities.
Whether it’s through the draft, free agency, or via trade, Bills Mafia is hopeful that general manager Brandon Beane can undo the past few weeks of chaos from the top of the organization by giving Allen a top-tier receiving group and a savvy playcaller to make it all work.
One potential option to fill a gap in the receiving room for Buffalo next season made it very clear he’d love to catch passes from Allen next season.
DeAndre Hopkins openly expresses interest in joining Josh Allen, Bills offense
Three-time All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins joined the Up & Adams Show on Monday, where Kay Adams asked the 33-year-old wideout his thoughts on potentially playing in Buffalo next season.
"“Me and Josh Allen could do some damage for sure.”"DeAndre Hopkins via Up & Adams Show
That’s music to the Mafia’s ears, if it can be proven true.
Hopkins, who will be 34 before next season begins, caught 22 passes last season with the Ravens in 2025. Of course, Baltimore dealt with injuries all season, as quarterback Lamar Jackson missed several games himself. Still, Hopkins hasn’t caught more than 60 passes in a season since 2023.
But farbeit from one of the league’s best receivers of the past 15 years to doubt himself with a quarterback like Allen hypothetically tossing him the rock.
“I think I’m quarterback-proof, if I’m just being honest. I’m not saying that just to say that. But, you know, Will Levis and I, we connected for almost 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns, so, you know, give me a Josh Allen, and who knows,” Hopkins said.
"Me and Josh Allen could do some damage for sure..."
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) January 26, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins on potentially joining the Bills next season 👀@DeAndreHopkins | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/6fO4na6lhF
Hopkins’ best seasons are behind him, but his value as a veteran leader for a contender such as the Bills is why he’d be a great fit on next year’s roster. Still, the gap in Buffalo’s receiver room is too large for Hopkins to fill alone. To truly solve the issue, Beane would have to make other moves beyond adding another veteran who has seen his production steadily decline over the past three seasons.
Still, with Hopkins already showing public interest, the team should return it in kind. Hopkins played in Baltimore last season on a $5-million deal, so he could be even cheaper for the Bills after an underwhelming 2025 season.