The Buffalo Bills have been struggling to find a top receiver since Stefon Diggs was traded away. Josh Allen has had to carry the passing game with limited talent around him, ultimately leading to playoff shortcomings. Now, the Bills seem to have found their solution in D.J. Moore.
But the job isn't finished.
Even with Moore on the roster, this group of receivers is still lacking talent. Another addition is necessary to help Allen reach his heroic potential. With severely limited financial flexibility, Brandon Beane won't be able to pay up for big names. But former Kansas City Chiefs wideout Tyquan Thornton could be the perfect low-cost option to unlock the Bills' vertical passing attack.
Bills could pair Josh Allen with Tyquan Thornton to create a superhuman QB-WR duo
Allen is about as close to superhero status as any player in the NFL today. His late-game feats often defy possibility. But with limited weapons at his disposal, he can only do so much.
Clearly, the Bills are willing to invest in the position. They paid up for Moore, spending future draft capital to solve the issue. The former Bears receiver will give Allen a new top option, but the team still lacks a vertical threat.
With his superhuman speed, Thornton is the man for the job. Even in a largely stagnant Chiefs offense, his explosive ability was on full display in 2025. Per PFF, his average depth of target was a staggering 27.8 yards, easily the top mark in the NFL. He's a bit undersized, but he can punish defenses if they let him get over the top.
In Buffalo, he could take his game to a whole new level. Allen isn't afraid of letting the ball rip down the field. He's willing to take chances for big plays, but the Bills don't currently have a consistent deep threat to target. In 2025, 32-year-old Brandin Cooks had to take on a significant chunk of the deep work. Slotting Thornton into that role could add an explosive element to the Bills' passing game while allowing Moore to work underneath, unlocking his skill set.
Spotrac estimates that Thornton will make just $2.8 million per year on his next deal. For a Bills team in need of help at receiver, that should be a no-brainer. Paired with Allen, the former Chiefs receiver could help save Buffalo from its woeful run of playoff disappointments.