‘The Bills also cut more than two dozen players from their roster Tuesday. Those let go were: Quarterbacks Mike White and Shane Buechele, running back Frank Gore Jr., wide receivers Deon Cain, Stephen Gosnell, K.J. Hamler, Laviska Sheanult and Kristian Wilkerson, tight ends Zach Davidson and Keleki Latu, offensive linemen Jacob Bayer, Travis Clayton, Mike Edwards, Dan Feeney, Richard Gouraige and Kendrick Green, defensive end Paris Shand, defensive tackles Marcus Harris, Zion Logue, Jordan Phillips and Casey Rogers, linebackers Jimmy Ciarlo, Keonta Jenkins and Edefuan Ulofoshio, cornerbacks Daequan Hardy and Dane Jackson and safety Darrick Forrest.’
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Buffalo Bills 53-man roster: Here’s who made the team
‘Now that the first iteration of the team has been decided, several of these players shouldn’t get too comfortable just yet because there will be tweaks made right up until the Bills open the regular season Sunday night, Sept. 7, at home against the Baltimore Ravens.’
Bills’ 53-man roster leaves one key question unanswered after cutdown day: 5 observations
‘Roster cuts were announced Tuesday and now that the Bills have reduced their roster to 53 men, we still don’t know who’s starting at cornerback thanks to injuries to both White and Hairston.’
Buffalo Bills release initial 53-man roster after making final cuts
‘Another big summer storyline was the impact made by linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo. He was signed during training camp and made plays in every Bills preseason game. Ciarlo was even featured on Hard Knocks, and the NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger featured his play in the Bucs game.NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger featured his play in the Bucs game. The Bills released Ciarlo with hopes of bringing him back to the practice squad, per multiple reports. The Bills also waived 2024 fifth-round draft pick Edefuan Ulofoshio. The linebacker struggled to move past the third-team defense throughout the summer.’
Bills keep Shavers, cut Jackson; Hairston begins season on IR
‘Several of those released have already been linked to the Bills’ practice squad, with reports indicating that Phillips, Ciarlo, Gore Jr., and Clayton are expected back. Jackson is also a safe bet to return to the practice squad if he isn’t able to find a home elsewhere.’
Tyrell Shavers finally cracks Bills 53-man roster, Maxwell Hairston placed on IR
‘Hoecht can be used as an early-down run defender, which caters more to Jackson’s size skills, especially after struggling as a rusher during his first camp. But Solomon isn’t a strong run defender at the moment due to his size, but he’s athletic enough to move around the field on third downs.’
Buffalo Bills place rookie 1st-round pick CB Maxwell Hairston on IR with designation to return
‘The Bills have yet to reveal the status of veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White, who made the active roster after sustaining a lower leg injury in practice last week. If healthy, White will handle the starting duties with Buffalo opening the season by hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 7.’
Bills first-rounder Maxwell Hairston on IR, out at least 4 games
‘Hairston suffered the injury during individual drills at training camp practice July 29 and has not returned to practicing since. The rookie was in a competition for the No. 2 cornerback role with veteran Tre’Davious White before the injury. White left Thursday’s practice early with a lower leg injury but is on the 53-man roster.’
Maxwell Hairston injury update: Bills’ first-round pick placed on IR (knee) to begin 2025 season
‘Hairston was injured early in training camp, suffering an LCL sprain after what was described as a “freak trip up” during drills. Hairston’s timetable to return has been unclear, with Bills coach Sean McDermott stating in mid-August that the former All-SEC selection at Kentucky was still “a ways away” from returning to action.’
Bills Make Injury Decision on First-Round Rookie Cornerback Maxwell Hairston
‘The No. 30 pick starred at the University of Kentucky, where he was a two-time second-team All-SEC selection. He played in 32 games for the Wildcats across three seasons, making 71 solo tackles and six interceptions—three of which were returned for touchdowns.’
Buffalo Bills release fan-favorite wide receiver, Hard Knocks star
‘Buffalo is releasing wide receiver KJ Hamler, who has been the star of this year’s edition of Hard Knocks. The Penn State product is a former second-round pick of the Denver Broncos, catching 30 passes and three touchdowns as a rookie in Denver. The rest of his career after 2020 has been impacted by injuries.’
Bills release veteran cornerback in surprising move
‘Buffalo is releasing veteran cornerback Dane Jackson, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Jackson re-signed with the team this past offseason after a stint with the Carolina Panthers. The Bills doing this when their depth at cornerback is already thin due to injuries to Tre’Davious White and Max Hairston says a lot about how poor Jackson looked this preseason.’
‘Buffalo Joe’ Andreessen gets huge roster update with Bills
‘He’s one of five linebackers the Bills have on the initial 53, along with Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, Dorian Williams and Shaq Thompson.’
Why Bills cut Frank Gore Jr., son of 49ers legend and NFL preseason stats leader
‘And the Buffalo RB depth chart was not friendly to him.’
Why Bills cut Jimmy Ciarlo, inspiring Army grad and Hard Knocks fan favorite
‘As an undrafted player coming off an injury, it would’ve taken a transcendent summer.’