Trent

Sherfield Sr.

Sherfield’s odds of re-signing in Buffalo evaporated after the Bills inked Curtis Samuel. Journeyman Sherfield caught 11 balls in 17 games for the Bills last season, failing to compete for targets even as the Bills dealt with serious depth issues in their receiver corps. Minnesota, meanwhile, has one of the league’s deepest wideout groups. It’s not a given Sherfield makes the 53-man roster.

Davis sprained his PCL in Week 18 and will now miss a second game because of the issue. Davis didn’t practice this week, putting his status for the AFC Championship, should Buffalo make it, in doubt as well. Khalil Shakir will step in as the team’s No. 2 receiver once again. Shakir has nine grabs for 136 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks. Deonte Harty and Trent Sherfield will both see an uptick in routes as well.

Davis was always a long shot to suit up against the Steelers after sustaining a knee injury in Week 18’s win against the Dolphins. Trent Sherfield and Khalil Shakir will likely see a spike in routes and possibly targets with Davis sidelined. Buffalo’s offense becoming one of the NFL’s run heaviest units means no one outside Stefon Diggs and possibly Dalton Kincaid will see meaningful looks in a snow game against Pittsburgh.

Sherfield was hurt in the first half of Week 10’s loss to the Broncos and did not return to the game. Wednesday’s practice was just a walkthrough, so his absence isn’t necessarily a sign he’ll miss Week 11. While Sherfield is just a depth piece on the Bills, the team recently fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, so it’s unclear if the offensive scheme or personnel will change at all in the coming weeks.

Sherfield was a big winner in the preseason and seemed to really impress the Bills’ coaches. However, he was dinged up to start the season, and these are his first two catches of the year. The Bills don’t really have a third receiver behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, so there is a chance for the former Miami Dolphins receiver to work himself into a larger role if he can prove to Josh Allen that he’s a sure-handed receiver, who can help move the sticks.

The second-year pro entered camp as the favorite for slot duties between Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis but has instead tumbled behind Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty. Not exactly imposing competition. It’s also bad news for the Bills, who will once again lack a legitimate third weapon in the receiver corps. It places more pressure on first-rounder Dalton Kincaid to make an instant impact. Harty was the primary slot man in Saturday’s preseason game against the Steelers.

After standing out in spring practices, Sherfield has asserted himself as the favorite for WR3 duties in Buffalo during training camp. The veteran, who caught 30 passes for 417 yards and three scores last year with the Dolphins, is competing with Khalil Shakir for snaps alongside Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Sherfield would only have fantasy value in deeper formats.

Per Buscaglia, Sherfield has “stood out the most this spring” in the competition to serve as the Bills’ No. 3 wideout. He is competing with second-year pro Khalil Shakir and Deonte Harty. The fantasy community has been hoping it will be Shakir, who forced his way onto the field for some rookie action last year. It’s not surprising veteran Sherfield is looking good in pad-less practices. The job will be won or lost in training camp. Whoever takes it home could have some WR5 bench value.

Sherfield turned in his best season as a pro in 2022, posting career highs in nearly every receiving category. With a line of 30-417-2, Sherfield finished third on the Dolphins in receiving yards last season while averaging 4.7 YAC/REC. With experience both out wide and in the slot, Sherfield has the versatility to line up at various spots. Still, it’s hard to imagine him having much fantasy upside this early into the offseason, and with the draft still to come. If the Bills don’t invest top draft capital into receivers, Sherfield’s fantasy stock could see a slight boost.

Sherfield seemingly entered the 2022 season as Miami’s fourth receiver at best, but he quickly leaped Cedrick Wilson on the depth chart and took over the WR3 duties. After Week 2, he consistently hovered around a 66 percent snap share. Sherfield wasn’t a consistent fantasy option but did chip in for the occasional big gain, including a 75-yard catch-and-run on the opening play of Miami’s Week 13 loss to the 49ers. He ended the year with 30 catches for 417 yards and two touchdowns. Sherfield won’t be on the radar in season-long leagues next year but could get some buzz as a flier in deeper formats.