‘All 15 of these players were on the Bills during the 2021 training camp.’
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Few surprises as Bills make the cut to 53
‘And, in case you were wondering, the Bills aren’t going to go without a long-snapper or third tight end. The waivers of Ferguson and Hollister, because of their experience, can be rescinded, which is what Buffalo did last year with wide receiver/kick returner Andre Roberts, before reclaiming him.’
Buffalo Bills set initial 53-man roster; Hollister, Ferguson released
‘On defense, the Bills cut four cornerbacks: Olaijah Griffin, Cam Lewis, Nick McCloud and Rachad Wildgoose. They previously cut Tim Harris, and now carry five corners, three of which were recently dealing with injuries. McDermott explained Saturday how the medical staff factors in on any roster decisions that balance depth and availability.’
Analysis: Keeping two quarterbacks comes with some risk, but it’s the right move for Bills
‘That has less to do with how Webb and Fromm performed in training camp and the preseason – both of them had their moments – and more to do with keeping other players. Going with three quarterbacks on the active roster – especially when one of them would be inactive on game day each week – might have come at the expense of a player Beane didn’t want to lose. Rookie wide receiver Marquez Stevenson immediately comes to mind in that regard.’
Bills QB Josh Allen featured in Buffalo Wild Wings ad
‘Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike also star in the ad, which features Allen as a DJ dressed in a floral shirt. Murray is trying to get his phone back, which sets a group of restaurantgoers on a mission that ends in a party.’
Bills submit plan for $1.4 billion, 60,000-seat stadium in Orchard Park
‘The proposal submitted to state and county officials calls for a stadium with no roof but with design features that protect the majority of seats from the elements, the source said. Some fans have clamored for a roof to make attending games in December and January more comfortable, but building a domed stadium or one with a retractable roof would raise the cost.’
Buffalo Bills roster cut to 53: Brandon Beane had to make some tough calls
‘At the top of that list is Ferguson who will almost certainly be re-signed to the Bills active roster, similar to how kick returner Andre Roberts returned to the Bills in 2020.’
Bills trim roster to 53: Jacob Hollister, Reid Ferguson among released players who should return
‘Two names that stand out on the list are Reid Ferguson and Jacob Hollister. Sal Capaccio of WGR-550 already reported that the team will be re-signing Ferguson on Wednesday after procedural roster moves are made. Hollister could also find himself in that category. Tommy Sweeney, the team’s No. 3 tight end, is currently injured. Tomorrow the Bills can move Sweeney to the IR and re-sign Hollister, a 2021 free agent signing.’
6 thoughts on Bills’ initial 53-man roster: Are 5 CBs enough? Will Jacob Hollister be back?
‘Once Johnson – who the Bills relied on heavily on all four special teams units – was traded, Dodson seemed like the clear leading contender to take his roster spot. Dodson can play all three linebacker positions and proved to be valuable depth last year when Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano were both hurt early in the season. He’ll be a staple on teams along with the other two depth linebackers Tyler Matakevich and Andre Smith.’
Christian Wade’s NFL hopes hit by ‘season-ending shoulder surgery’
‘To progress into the main roster, he needed to perform in the 2020 warm-up games, but unfortunately, those chances to impress were erased due to Covid-19, so Wade remained with the practice squad.’
AP Exclusive: Bills Propose 60,000-Seat Stadium By 2027
‘The proposed capacity is about 12,000 seats less than the Bills’ current facility, now called Highmark Stadium, which was built in 1973. The new venue would not include a roof, but it would be designed so that a majority of the seats would be protected from the elements, the person said.’
Bills finalize initial 53-man roster
‘A league source has informed WGR that long snapper Reid Ferguson, who was released, will be re-signed to the active roster after procedural roster moves, including at least one player possibly placed on Injured Reserve.’
Report: Bills to release tight end Jacob Hollister
‘Hollister was signed by the Bills earlier this offseason in free agency after spending two seasons in Seattle with the Seahawks. It was expected that Hollister would compete for the second tight end spot on the depth chart behind third-year tight end Dawson Knox.’
Reports: Bills cut eight more players from roster
‘Perhaps the most notable player reported to be released in these round of cuts is cornerback Cam Lewis, according to Matt Parrino from Syracuse.com.’
Breaking down the Bills 53-man roster and surprise cuts
‘So here’s how it all works — Ferguson and tight end Jacob Hollister [among others] are considered vested veterans, which means they are waiver exempt. When the Bills move their injured player(s) to IR, they’ll have available roster spots and can re-sign players. Sure, that means they could explore the free agent pool from around the league, but it more likely means they’ll bring back some of the guys they cut on Tuesday [like Ferguson].’