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NFL News: Justin Herbert, Chargers lose weapon to Josh Allen, Bills for 2025 season

The Buffalo Bills are adding a key weapon for Josh Allen ahead of the 2025 NFL season by landing a former teammate of Justin Herbert on the Los Angeles Chargers.

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on as he walks the field before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.
© Timothy T Ludwig/Getty ImagesJosh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on as he walks the field before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

The Buffalo Bills are aiming to be contenders once again in the NFL, and to do so, they are preparing their roster as competitively as possible. The latest news reveals a key addition for Josh Allen coming from the Los Angeles Chargers led by Justin Herbert.

Josh Palmer, one of the most sought-after wide receivers in this free agency, has finally agreed to join Sean McDermott‘s team and will form a lethal combo alongside Allen and Khalil Shakir in Orchard Park.

The news was confirmed by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, who, through his X (formerly Twitter) account, provided more details about the agreement between the talented WR and the Bills.

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“Sources: Former #Chargers WR Josh Palmer, who has been a big name in free agency, lands with the #Bills. A new weapon for the MVP. It’s a 3-year deal worth $36M with $18M guaranteed in a deal done by Adisa Bakari of The Sports and Entertainment Group,” Rapoport stated via @RapSheet.

Josh Palmer Los Angeles Chargers

Joshua Palmer #5 of the Los Angeles Chargers during warm up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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The Palmer and Herbert duo

Although the season for Jim Harbaugh’s team didn’t end as expected, one thing that stood out was the great synergy developed on the field between Justin Herbert and Josh Palmer.

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Throughout several stretches of the season, the QB and his WR were able to connect on big plays, which unfortunately Chargers fans will no longer get to enjoy starting this year.

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In the 2024 season, Palmer finished with 39 receptions for 584 yards and one touchdown. Now, he will take his talent to Buffalo, aiming to build the same chemistry with last season’s MVP.

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