Legendary Steelers WR Returns to Sign One-Day Contract, Retire as a Pittsburgh Steelers

The Buffalo Bills' $29 million gamble on wide receiver Joshua Palmer is quickly becoming a nightmare, and now, even head coach Sean McDermott is losing patience! Palmer, who was signed this offseason as the team's No. 1 free-agent offensive addition, has been an utter disappointment, leaving Bills fans scratching their heads. With a hefty three-year contract, expectations were sky-high for Palmer to help elevate the Bills’ already potent offense, especially with MVP-caliber QB Josh Allen leading the way. But what’s unfolded has been nothing short of underwhelming. Through five games, Palmer’s numbers are staggering in the worst way. He has only 12 receptions, 174 yards, and—perhaps most shockingly—ZERO touchdowns. His involvement in the offense has been limited, with Palmer failing to play even half of the offensive snaps in recent weeks. Meanwhile, backup receivers like Khalil Shakir and rookie Keon Coleman have been seeing more time on the field, further cementing Palmer’s disappointing start. Despite showing flashes of his potential with some impressive catches, Palmer hasn't come close to living up to the billing as a reliable WR2—or even WR3. In fact, he’s currently on pace to finish the season with just 592 yards, a far cry from what the Bills expected when they handed him a $29 million deal. To make matters worse, the Bills got more bang for their buck last year with Mack Hollins, who delivered five touchdowns for nearly one-quarter of the price. Bills head coach Sean McDermott is now speaking out, demanding more from Palmer after his lackluster start. “We knew there was potential when we brought Joshua in, but we need more from him. It's a work in progress, and we're hopeful he can find his rhythm soon. At the end of the day, we made an investment, and we expect him to contribute at a higher level.” McDermott’s frustration is palpable, as it’s clear the pressure is mounting on Palmer to step up before it’s too late.   The Bills made a huge commitment to Palmer, hoping he’d be the missing piece to push them over the edge. But with a slow start and production well below expectations, the $29 million man is trending toward becoming one of the most shocking free-agent busts in recent memory. Will Palmer turn things around, or will this high-priced gamble end in disaster for the Bills? Time is running out, and the pressure is on.