Dawson Knox

Overall Rank
TE28
2025
Buffalo Bills
Height
6' 4"
Weight
254 lbs
Arm Length
33"
(72nd)
Draft Pick
3.32
(2019)
College
Ole Miss
Age
29.3
Best Comparable Player
Ben Watson
Workout Metrics
4.64
84th
109.0
86th
121.4
71st
11.39
73rd
10.13
77th
40-Yard Dash
Speed Score
Burst Score
Agility Score
Catch Radius
4.2%
(5th)
College Dominator
16.2
(90th)
College YPR
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Breakout Age

Dawson Knox Contract

Dawson Knox signed a 3 Years, $20,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 10th, 2026. The contract runs through the 2028 season and has an average annual value of $6,666,667. It also came with a $6,250,000 signing bonus and $13,460,000 guaranteed. Knox was represented by Chase Callahan (Excel Sports Management) in negotiations.

3 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Overall Contract Terms
$13,460,000
Total Guaranteed Money
$6,250,000
Signing Bonus
2029
Expiration Year

Salary Cap Details

Year Base Salary Cap Hit Cap %
2026 $1,300,000 $8,551,333
2.84%
2027 $5,910,000 $9,601,333
2.97%
2028 $4,560,000 $9,251,333
2.61%

Contract Details

  • Potential Out in 2028: $3.2 million dead cap
  • 2027-2028 Per Game Active Bonus: $20,000
  • Chris Olave: 5th Year Option Available 2026