‘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.’
BillsBeat - August 27, 2025
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.’
BillsBeat - August 26, 2025
Roundtable: What to expect from the Bills' cutdown day
‘Linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo. The Bills’ depth at linebacker isn’t particularly strong, and the need for players who can contribute on special teams is a big one. Ciarlo checks both of those boxes. He’s looked good in the preseason and has the leadership qualities you’d expect from a former team captain at Army.’
Michael Hoecht used Bills' preseason finale to prepare for suspension and guide young players
‘“He’s a rock star,” Ciarlo said of Hoecht. “He’s one of those guys who just fights day in and day out. … To be able to line up next to him, it’s almost a comfort, in a way.”’
Stadium work a learning experience for Bills Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas
‘His construction company, 34 Group, is in its third year of being on-site of the more than $2 billion project in Orchard Park to assist in general contracting eff orts and doing some of the work on the interior of the building, set to open for the 2026 NFL season.’
Bills may re-sign DT for a fourth time: Here's who may be released if that happens
‘For most of his career, Phillips has been a mediocre player. At 340 pounds he is someone who can hold up in the middle of the line and take on double teams as a backup to DaQuan Jones. And once in a while he’ll make a splashy play such as the sack he made late in the AFC Championship Game on Patrick Mahomes last January which was his only one across the 93 pass rush snaps he had in the 10 games he played after rejoining the Bills last November.’
Projecting the Bills 53-man roster ahead of cutdown day
‘Anticipating a Curtis Samuel trade that leaves Buffalo with five WRs on the roster, including Shavers, who cracks his first opening day roster after starring all summer. With plenty of WR-needy teams around the league, it’d be a surprise if nobody wanted to bet on Samuel’s upside, but Buffalo has seen enough of the downside to move on. Well the mantra has been ‘everybody eats,’ Buffalo should feature its top three receivers as heavily as any season in recent memory.’