Most important Bills players of 2026: No. 26 Jackson Hawes

Jackson Hawes is set to be a key depth and package option for the Buffalo Bills as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season. The 25-year-old tight end is in his second year and carries a 2026 cap hit of $1,085,054. In 2025, Hawes produced 16 catches on 19 targets for 187 yards and three touchdowns, but his biggest value came as a blocker. Pro Football Focus graded him 83.1 overall, the third-highest mark on Buffalo’s offense and second-best among rookies. For 2026, he returns as the TE3 behind Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox, with questions about whether his snaps and targets grow after Reggie Gilliam’s departure.