Owen Klein

Joined: Jun 16, 2025

Owen Klein has covered football, basketball and baseball for Penn State athletics as a broadcaster on local radio, including producing Penn State’s 2024 men’s basketball Big Ten Tournament games and calling Penn State football’s Whiteout vs. Washington in November 2024. He has internships with the Buffalo Bisons and CBS affiliate WIVB in Buffalo, NY, in the summer of 2025. He is a Penn State University broadcast journalism student at the Bellisario College of Communications majoring in broadcast journalism and is passionate about college and professional sports, the Pokémon Video Game Championships and the Buffalo Bills.

Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen fires off a pass during first-half action against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sept. 7, 2025.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook carries the ball against the New Orleans Saints during first-half action of the Bills' home game against the New Orleans Saints in Orchard Park on Sept. 28, 2025.

Nov 16, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium.

Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) calls out signals prior to the snap against the New England Patriots during the first half at Highmark Stadium.

A new uniform has been confirmed for the Buffalo Bills for 2026, and rumors suggest it'll be a color honoring the city and have a lot of possibilities.

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Christian Benford is one of the most disrespected cornerbacks in the NFL, but his pedigree makes him Buffalo's third-most important player for 2026.

Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Soldier Field.

Wide receiver DJ Moore will have a big role to play as the Bills' No. 1 receiver in 2026, and that and his pedigree make him their 5th most important player.

Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) reacts after a sack in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

Defensive tackle Ed Oliver was limited to three games in 2025 due to injuries, and his game-changing ability will be needed in Jim Leonhard's defense in 2026.

Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tackle Spencer Brown (79) celebrates a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium.

As the team enjoys its summer break, Bills On SI will unveil its Top 25 Player Rankings (based upon expected impact) for the 2026 season. Right tackle Spencer Brown's commanding presence on the offensive line lands him at No. 7.

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop (24) reacts after a play against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium.

Cole Bishop's breakout in 2025 has set him up to be a leader in a new defense in 2026. It makes him the 8th-most important player on the Bills.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) celebrates recovering a fumble against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 11, 2023.

Bradley Chubb's pedigree at a premium position and valuable leadership skills for a young defense make him Buffalo's 9th-most important player for 2026.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir carries the ball for several yards after a short pass during second half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.

Wide receiver Khalil Shakir's reliability and run-after-catch ability out of the slot make him Buffalo's 10th-most important player for 2026.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye feels the pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau and throws an incompletion during first-half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 5, 2025.

Greg Rousseau makes the switch from defensive end to linebacker, and his length and production have him as Buffalo's 11th-most important player.

Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) is interviewed after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium.

Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard dealt with injuries in 2025, but his importance as their rangy defensive signal-caller give him a No. 13 ranking for 2026.

Dec 31, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on in the game against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium.

Former Bills head coach Sean McDermott sold his Orchard Park home, but the memories the city had with him, like breaking a playoff drought, will never be sold.

Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern (66) prepares to hike the ball to quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

Bills center Connor McGovern's skillful protection of Josh Allen and other traits got him a new contract and ranked as Buffalo's 12th-most impactful player for 2026.

Owen Klein

Joined: Jun 16, 2025

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Why Josh Allen Needs to Be More Than Bills' Most Important Player in 2026

Why RB James Cook Is Second-Most Important Player to Bills' 2026 Success

Why OT Dion Dawkins Is Third-Most Important Player to Bills' 2026 Success

Bills' New Uniform Announcement Becomes Giant Gray Area, Pun Intended

Why CB Christian Benford Is Fourth-Most Important Player to Bills' 2026 Success

Why WR DJ Moore Is Fifth-Most Important Player to Bills' 2026 Success

Why DT Ed Oliver Is Sixth-Most Important Player to Bills' 2026 Success

Why RT Spencer Brown Is Seventh-Most Important Player to Bills' 2026 Success

Buffalo Bills' Top 25 Players of 2026: Safety Cole Bishop

Buffalo Bills' Top 25 Players of 2026: OLB Bradley Chubb

Bills' WR Khalil Shakir: Leading Receiver is Buffalo's 10th-Ranked Player

Bills' LB Greg Rousseau: Why Important Lengthy Defender Ranks No. 11

Bills' LB Terrel Bernard: Defensive Signal-Caller Earns No. 13 Ranking

Top 3 Bills Moments Under Sean McDermott in Honor of House Sale

Bills' C Connor McGovern: Buffalo's No. 12 Player Looks to Pay Off Big Contract