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Khalil Shakir Contract: Bills Star Becomes 23rd Highest-Paid WR In 2025
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With his new contract, Khalil Shakir of the Buffalo Bills will become the NFL’s 23rd highest-paid WR in 2025.
Bills Extend Khalil Shakir
Here to stay!!
Khalil Shakir has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension through 2029.#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/RmVhpUE9vh
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 25, 2025
Shakir and the Bills agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through 2029.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the deal is worth up to $60.2 million, with $32 million guaranteed upon signing.
Bills GM Brandon Beane confirmed the news during his One Bills Live appearance Tuesday from the NFL Combine.
“We got that finalized today, but I would say the last day or two, you felt like it was trending in the right direction,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said about Shakir’s contract via BuffaloBills.com. “We’re excited to keep Khalil, here for another four years beyond the one year he had remaining.”
The third-year pro emerged as Josh Allen’s favorite target this past season. Shakir led the Bills in receptions (76), targets (100), and receiving yards. Shakir also had a career-high four receiving touchdowns.
Shakir is most dangerous with the ball in his hands, ranking third in yards after catch (597).
The #Bills and WR Khalil Shakir agreed to terms on a 4-year contract extension worth up to $60.2M, including $32M guaranteed at signing, per me and @TomPelissero.
Deal negotiated by @EquitySports Co-Directors of Football Sam Mirza and Derek Hawkridge along with CEO Chris Cabott. pic.twitter.com/aSxpLmRVbF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 25, 2025
Bills Star Becomes 23rd Highest-Paid WR In 2025
| Highest-Paid WRs in 2025 | Team | Average Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson, WR | Minnesota Vikings | $35 million |
| CeeDee Lamb, WR | Dallas Cowboys | $34 million |
| A.J. Brown, WR | Philadelphia Eagles | $32 million |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR | Detroit Lions | $30.003 million |
| Brandon Aiyuk | San Francisco 49ers | $30 million |
| Tyreek Hill, WR | Miami Dolphins | $30 million |
| Jaylen Waddle, WR | Miami Dolphins | $28.25 million |
| Davante Adams | New York Jets | $28 million |
| D.J. Moore | Chicago Bears | $27.5 million |
After Shakir’s deal, the Bills player is the NFL’s 23rd highest-paid WR in 2025.
Per Spotrac, Shakir’s AAV for 2025 is $15.05 million.
Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson remains the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL with an average annual value of $35 million.
Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb is second at $34 million, while Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown ranks third at $32 million.
Jefferson’s record will not stay for long, as Cincinnati is preparing to make Ja’Marr Chase the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL.
