‘Waiving Walker, coupled with doing the same to seventh-round draft pick Toriano Pride Jr., leaves the Bills with just three true outside cornerbacks – Christian Benford, Maxwell Hairston and Davison Igbinosun – on the active roster. Dee Alford, the projected starting slot cornerback, can also play outside in a pinch, but that’s likely not his preferred spot.’
Archives for August 31, 2026
Bills made some surprising calls on initial 53-man roster
‘Brady will go without a fullback as Ben VanSumeren was cut, his roster spot taken by a fourth tight end, Keleki Latu.’
Bills trade former fifth-round pick to Colts
‘This is a move that many saw coming because there really wasn’t a place on the 53-man roster for Buffalo’s 2024 fifth-round draft pick.’
Kani Walker was a fan favorite at Bills camp. Here’s why Bills still cut him
‘Second-year defensive back Jordan Hancock had a breakout summer performance, and the Bills’ confidence in him in the slot likely led to the confidence to move off Walker, who could still land back on the team’s practice squad.’
Veteran depth allows Bills to trade former fifth-round pick to the Colts
‘Van Pran Granger performed well in the first two preseason games and saw increased playing time after starting center Connor McGovern injured his hamstring, forcing him to miss most of the summer. But veteran free agent Lloyd Cushenberry secured the top backup role with his solid play in place of McGovern, leaving Van Pran Granger without a clear role.’
Bills initial 53-man roster signals shift in philosophy in Joe Brady’s first season as head coach
‘The Bills opted to waive fullback Ben VanSumeren and kept Keleki Latu — the 10th player to make the active roster after spending a full season on the practice squad since 2017 — as the fourth tight end, indicating a shift in offensive philosophy after being one of the league’s most fullback-heavy offenses in 2025. The Bills also went light at inside linebacker and cornerback, waiving camp standouts Keonta Jenkins and Kani Walker. But more than anything, Buffalo decisions bucked what we saw throughout the preseason.’
Bills replacing field at controversial $2.2 billion stadium after preseason disaster
‘They are tearing out and replacing the grass at Highmark Stadium ahead of their first three home games in Weeks 2-4.’
Ex-Michigan State, Michigan LB/FB waived by new team
‘It’s the latest setback for VanSumeren, who recovered from a torn ACL before suffering a season-ending torn patella tendon while blocking on the opening kickoff last season. The former undrafted free agent signed a one-year deal with the Bills in April and was the team’s lone player listed at fullback before being waived.’
Bills cut roster to 53 players
‘Among the notable moves, the Bills are not keeping a fullback on the active roster, releasing Ben VanSumeren, but keeping four tight ends, including Keleki Latu.’
Bills trade Sedrick Van Pran-Granger to Colts
‘A league source has confirmed to WGR that the seventh round choice the Bills are sending back to Indianapolis is their own selection. They still hold the Las Vegas Raiders seventh round choice in next year‘s draft, which they acquired in a draft-day trade this year.’
New documentary to highlight workers who built new Bills stadium
‘Building Buffalo will premiere on NFL Network the night of the team’s home opener.’
Bills 2026 roster tracker: Final cuts, IR designations set initial 53-man roster
‘The players released at Sunday’s deadline were: guard Nick Broeker, quarterback Shane Buechele, linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo, defensive lineman Travis Clayton, defensive back Te’Cory Couch, running back Frank Gore Jr., wide receiver Stephen Gosnell, linebacker Keonta Jenkins, linebacker Andre Jones Jr., cornerback Anthony Kendall, offensive tackle Chase Lundt, wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin, cornerback Toriano Pride Jr, wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr., safety Geno Stone, wide receiver Max Tomczak, fullback Ben VanSumeren, cornerback Kani Walker, guard Da’Metrius Weatherspoon, running back Ian Wheeler, and punter Mitch Wishnowsky.’
Bills to resod field at new Highmark Stadium ahead of home opener
‘According to Guelli, the installation process will begin on Monday and will be completed by the end of the week. “We will continue to monitor the field and every aspect of our new stadium to ensure it is the best possible experience for our players and fans.”’
Bills receiver makes big impact on local family
‘He reached out to Keon Coleman’s foundation, simply asking for a letter of encouragement, and Coleman delivered.’
Bills finalize 53-man roster, release 21 players before season opener
‘Among the players cut was Shane Buechele, who was the lone quarterback to take snaps in the Bills’ 28-27 victory on Thursday night at Highmark Stadium to close out the preseason schedule. Running back Frank Gore Jr., who also saw extensive playing time in that game, was also released.’