Joshua Palmer

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		71	204	2,590	10
2025		12	22	303	0
2024		15	39	584	1
2023		11

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Palmer's three-year, $9.7M AAV deal earns a C CVI — a middling contract that reflects his status as a depth receiver rather than a featured target. His current season production of 303 receiving yards across 12 games aligns with his career trajectory of modest contribution, totaling 204 receptions for 2,590 yards over five NFL seasons. At $9.7M annually, Palmer sits in the middle tier of receiver salaries, which feels appropriate for a 26-year-old veteran who has settled into a complementary role rather than emerging as a go-to option. His five-year career stage suggests he is what he is at this point — a reliable rotation piece without the upside to justify premium investment. Buffalo's recent signings of players like Trent Sherfield indicate they're building depth across the roster, with Palmer fitting the profile of a steady professional who won't make headlines but provides capable service. The three-year term offers reasonable flexibility without excessive long-term risk, though the annual value feels slightly generous for a player generating minimal media attention or excitement heading into 2026.

Performance Analysis

Joshua Palmer earns a D- grade as a receiver who hasn't lived up to his draft pedigree after moving from the Chargers to Buffalo. Palmer was supposed to emerge as a quality WR2 in Los Angeles, but inconsistent play and the inability to create separation against press coverage stunted his development. The Bills have given him a chance to reinvent himself in a new system, but the early results haven't been dramatically different. His size and catch radius suggest a player who should win more contested situations than he does. Palmer needs to find another gear or risk being cycled out of the league entirely.