Bills slot WR has recurring high ankle sprains; best skill (elusiveness) compromised by ankle issues.

Suffered a high ankle sprain but Sean McDermott indicated he should be fine for week one, which the source found bizarre given Shakir's history of repeated high ankle sprains. The source expresses concern about the injury pattern, noting that Shakir's best skill—making people miss with the ball—is compromised by ankle issues. The source projects Shakir as most likely a good slot receiver role going forward, though acknowledges there may be slightly more upside than some perceive. The baseline expectation is that he functions as a slot receiver confined to that role rather than expanding outside.