The Buffalo Bills turned to a familiar face in attempts to add depth at the slot receiver position. According to reports, the Bills convinced wideout Cole Beasley to end his retirement and are signing him to their practice squad.
Beasley spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early in 2022, playing a cameo role in two games and catching four passes for 17 yards. He announced his retirement after Week 4, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.
Beasley first signed with the Bills in 2019, coming to Buffalo after seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He earned a Second-Team All-Pro nod in his second season with the Bills but followed that up with an underwhelming campaign in 2021.
The SMU product requested a trade from the Bills during the 2022 offseason, but there were no takers for him at the time. This prompted the Bills to release him and make him a free agent.
While it is clear that Cole Beasley isn’t a player who can make a difference anymore, he might be a great depth piece for the Bills. Beasley knows the offense, has a connection with quarterback Josh Allen, and is capable of getting the first down when the team needs it the most.
