BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday they have signed TE Dawson Knox to a four-year contract extension, keeping him in Buffalo until 2026.
According to the Bills, Knox made it clear in training camp he wanted to stay in Buffalo.
In a video message to fans, Dawson said, "I couldn't be more excited to call this place home for another four years. Can't wait to get this season rolling. Go Bills!"
Knox had career highs in 2021 with 49 receptions, 583 receiving yards, and 9 touchdowns, which set a single-season record for a Bills' TE.
Knox's younger brother Luke passed away, unexpectedly, at 22 years old last month. Knox addressed this when he spoke with press on Wednesday.
“Yeah, obviously it’s been an emotional roller coaster. But I think my brother has been my, he was my number one supporter. He couldn’t be more happy anytime I was having success. He came to as many games as he could as soon as his college games were over," Knox said.
"And, you know, I do believe that he's up in heaven right now and he couldn't be happier that this is done. I know that he’s up in heaven right now and he’s smiling down, couldn’t be more excited. So, this is for him, too. I know he wanted me to give it my all in everything I did. So, there's a little extra motivation for me there this year, because I know he’ll be able to be watching. But I know that he’s always been my biggest supporter and he wants me to go out and be the best player and be the best man I possibly can be.”
In honor of Luke Knox, Bills' fans made donations to the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, a charity which Dawson Knox has been involved with since he became a member of the Bills.
"This is such an incredible city with such an incredible fan base and people, and it really truly does feel like home," Knox said in an article on the Bills' website. . "I know I've said that before, but I kind of realized that for the first time when I came back up here after everything that it really does feel like a second home to me."