Dalton Kincaid provides update on his knee injury

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid won't need knee surgery after all. Kincaid met the media on Thursday following the introduction of new head coach Joe Brady and said he got a second opinion on his injured knee.

Speaking with press in the weight room, Kincaid confirmed that his torn PCL injury was from the 2024 season and it kept flaring up during the 2025 season. He missed four games in 2025 do to the injury (plus he sat out Week 18 with most of the starters).

Bills general manager Brandon Beane confirmed the news with reporters, as well, saying Kincaid would work on strengthening the muscles around his knee with the weight training staff in an effort to continue avoiding surgery.

Beane also said he anticipated picking up Kincaid's fifth-year option later this offseason, keeping him in town through at least 2027. The move is expected to cost the Bills around $8.7 million in 2027.

Kincaid caught 39 passes for 571 yards as the team's leading tight end option. Buffalo's offense was very good when he was on the field and struggled when he was off it. They were 11-3 with Kincaid in 2025 (including playoffs).