Overview
- The Bills claimed Quentin Skinner off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday and opened a roster spot by releasing Deven Thompkins.
- Skinner went undrafted in 2025, spent most of his rookie year on the Jets’ practice squad and has one regular-season catch for 10 yards.
- He produced 80 catches for 1,584 yards and 11 touchdowns at Kansas and posted pro-day measurables around 6'4", 203 pounds and a 4.52 40-yard dash.
- The Jets first waived Skinner with an injury designation in June, he reverted to injured reserve after going unclaimed, and the team later reached a settlement that allowed him to be waived from IR.
- Skinner is considered a longshot for Buffalo’s initial 53-man roster given the additions already in place, but a strong training camp could earn him a practice-squad role or a late roster spot and Buffalo will use camp to evaluate whether his size and speed translate to the NFL level.