The Buffalo Bills have been a perennial playoff contender, making six straight postseason appearances under the leadership of quarterback Josh Allen. However, the elusive Super Bowl berth remains out of reach, with the Kansas City Chiefs repeatedly standing in their way. After a 2024-25 season that saw Buffalo fall short once again, the Bills are making a bold move to bolster their roster and elevate their championship aspirations for 2025-26. In a blockbuster reunion, the Bills are bringing back star running back Devin Singletary, a dynamic playmaker who racked up 29 touchdowns during his tenure with the team, setting the stage for Josh Allen to take his game to new heights.
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A Familiar Face Returns to Orchard Park
Devin Singletary, affectionately known as “Motor” for his relentless running style, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Bills from 2019 to 2022. During that time, he established himself as a versatile and dependable weapon in Buffalo’s offense. Over 61 games with the Bills, Singletary amassed 2,834 rushing yards on 638 carries (4.4 yards per carry) and 20 rushing touchdowns. He also added 127 receptions for 876 yards and nine receiving touchdowns, showcasing his ability to impact the game as both a rusher and a pass-catcher out of the backfield.
After leaving Buffalo in 2023 to join the Houston Texans and later the New York Giants, Singletary’s production remained solid but lacked the spark he displayed in Buffalo’s high-powered offense. In 2024-25, Singletary rushed for 820 yards and five touchdowns with the Giants, but his role was diminished in a crowded backfield. Now, at age 28 and with plenty left in the tank, Singletary is returning to Buffalo on a reported two-year deal, a low-risk, high-reward move for a team desperate to add explosive playmakers.
Why the Reunion Makes Sense
The Bills’ offense underwent significant changes in the 2024 offseason, particularly in the receiving corps. The trade of star wideout Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans left a void in Buffalo’s passing attack, and while the team added Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore, and rookie Kaden Prather to complement Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Curtis Samuel, the unit lacks a proven game-breaker in critical moments. While the receiving room is deep, the Bills have leaned heavily on Josh Allen’s arm and improvisation, which has occasionally exposed deficiencies in the running game.
Enter Singletary, whose familiarity with Sean McDermott’s system and chemistry with Josh Allen make him an ideal fit. During his time in Buffalo, Singletary was a reliable outlet for Allen, particularly on check-downs and screen passes. His ability to turn short passes into chunk plays or grind out tough yards between the tackles adds a dimension that was missing in 2024-25, when James Cook led the backfield but struggled with consistency in short-yardage situations.
“Devin knows our system, he knows Josh, and he knows what it takes to win in January,” said Bills GM Brandon Beane in a statement. “Bringing him back is about adding a proven playmaker who can take pressure off Josh and give us that extra edge in big games.”
Josh Allen Poised to ‘Level Up’
Josh Allen has solidified himself as one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, but the weight of carrying the Bills’ offense has often fallen squarely on his shoulders. In 2024-25, Allen threw for 4,306 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while adding 611 rushing yards and eight scores on the ground. His dual-threat ability remains unmatched, but the lack of a consistent running game and a true WR1 limited Buffalo’s offensive ceiling in key moments.
Singletary’s return could be the catalyst for Allen to elevate his game further. With a versatile back like Singletary, Allen gains a safety valve who can exploit mismatches in the passing game and keep defenses honest against the run. This balance should allow offensive coordinator Joe Brady to diversify the playbook, incorporating more play-action and read-option looks that maximize Allen’s athleticism and decision-making.
Moreover, Singletary’s knack for finding the end zone—29 total touchdowns in his Bills tenure—addresses Buffalo’s need for a clutch performer in the red zone. His memorable 2021 season, where he racked up 1,346 total yards and 10 touchdowns, showed his ability to deliver in high-stakes situations, including a 112-yard, two-touchdown performance in a playoff win over the New England Patriots.
The Road to the Super Bowl
The Bills’ 2024-25 season ended in familiar fashion: a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Chiefs, who have become Buffalo’s postseason nemesis. While the defense held its own, the offense struggled to sustain drives in critical moments, underscoring the need for a complementary piece to take pressure off Allen. Singletary’s return, paired with the development of young receivers like Coleman and Shakir, gives Buffalo a more balanced attack capable of competing with Kansas City’s high-octane offense.
At 28, Singletary is still in his prime and brings a veteran presence to a relatively young skill-position group. His work ethic and familiarity with the Bills’ culture should help him seamlessly reintegrate into the locker room. For a team that’s been knocking on the door of a Super Bowl appearance, Singletary’s return could be the missing piece that pushes Buffalo over the hump.
What’s Next for Buffalo?
As the Bills prepare for the 2025-26 season, the focus will be on fine-tuning the offense and building around Josh Allen’s prime years. The reunion with Devin Singletary signals Buffalo’s commitment to surrounding their franchise quarterback with proven talent. While the receiving corps remains a work in progress, Singletary’s versatility and track record in big moments make him an immediate upgrade to the backfield.
With training camp on the horizon, all eyes will be on how Singletary meshes with Allen and the new-look offense. If “Motor” can recapture the magic of his earlier Bills tenure, Buffalo could finally break through the Kansas City barrier and make a long-awaited Super Bowl run. For Josh Allen, the addition of a familiar weapon like Singletary could be the key to leveling up and cementing his legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats.