4 Bills Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With Buffalo

The Bills missed out on LB Leo Chenal, who signed with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday. With their new defensive coordinator, Jim Leonhard, switching to a 3-4 scheme, Buffalo is going to have to add to its depth chart at some point this offseason.

Terrel Bernard, Dorian Williams and Joe Andreessen are the team’s current options. While it should be expected that they’ll pursue additional pieces elsewhere, Milano is a reasonable option to return for his age-32 season with the Bills.

LB Shaq Thompson

Thompson is another candidate to be brought back after his first season in Buffalo worked out well. While Bernard missed time with various injuries throughout the year, Thompson stepped to the forefront and became the team’s best player at the position during significant stretches.

Much like many of the players named in this article, Thompson wouldn’t be an ideal option, as he is 31 years old and doesn’t present much in terms of an NFL future. However, at this point of free agency, the pickings are slim, and Thompson has experience playing in a 3-4 scheme, which adds some attractiveness to a potential reunion.

CB Tre’Davious White

Another trusty veteran, White enjoyed a comeback season for the ages in 2025. The nine-year pro locked down a starting role opposite Christian Benford and performed exceptionally well. While he is also 31 years old, after what he put on display this past season, he would present, at the very least, effective depth for the Bills in 2026.

Second-year pro Maxwell Hairston is expected to be one of the team’s starters for the upcoming campaign, but he is coming off an injury-plagued season. It would be nice to have White in tow for insurance purposes.

WR Brandin Cooks

Finally, Cooks is another candidate to return, as he developed a rapport with quarterback Josh Allen down the field during his brief stint last season. Buffalo made a deal with the Chicago Bears to acquire DJ Moore before the start of free agency, which might be it in terms of big-time additions on the offensive side of the ball this offseason.

Even if the Bills are to draft an exciting name, the 32-year-old would provide a meaningful presence near the bottom of Buffalo’s depth chart. Bringing Cooks back seems like a no-brainer.