‘The Bills’ wide receiver depth chart simply didn’t have room for Hamler.’
BillsBeat - August 27, 2025
Bills finalize 53-man roster for 2025 season
‘Among the notable moves made by the Bills on Tuesday includes rookie cornerback Max Hairston and offensive lineman Tylan Grable being placed on Injured Reserve/Designated to Return. This means they are both ineligible to play or practice with the team until after the fourth game of the season.’
The Buffalo Bills got it right; WR Tyrell Shavers makes 53-man roster
‘The 26-year-old wide receiver sealed the deal in the Bills’ preseason finale with a ridiculous one-handed catch. It was just one play, but it was a clear message to the Bills front office that Shavers shouldn’t be left off the roster.’
Bills 1st-round pick CB Maxwell Hairston to start season on IR; WR Tyrell Shavers makes 53-man roster
‘Hairston, the speedy cornerback drafted 30th overall out of Kentucky, won’t take up an active roster spot after being placed on IR with a designation to return after four games because of a ligament injury he sustained early in training camp. Offensive tackle Tylan Gable also was placed on IR because of a concussion.’
Shavers headlines Bills initial 53-man roster
‘The biggest question of the summer is answered. The Bills keep six wide receivers, with Shavers, Samuel, and Moore rounding out the group. Shavers absolutely did enough on the field and his expansion on special teams solidifying his value. We know about Samuel’s contract and I genuinely believe the Bills still have faith they can get the return on investment they envisioned when signing him a year ago. Moore flashed early, but was more of the guy on the bubble than Shavers. None of those cut ever really pushed to be part of that group. Wilkerson was the best of that bunch and would be a great addition to the PS.’
Bills cut roster down to 53 players
‘Of the most notable cuts include wide receiver KJ Hamler, cornerback Dane Jackson, running back Frank Gore Jr., and linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo.’
Bills roster 2025 | Full 53-man roster announced
‘Hoecht and Ogunjobi are eligible to return Week 8 at Carolina.’
Five things to know about the Buffalo Bills 53-man roster for 2025
‘After toiling on Buffalo’s practice squad the last two seasons, WR Tyrell Shavers finally earned his way onto the Bills 53-man roster. Shavers demonstrated marked improvement in his releases off the line of scrimmage, which enabled him to get more consistent separation and more targets in the passing game.’
Bills release 27 players | Aug. 26
‘The Bills cut the roster to 53 players Tuesday afternoon.’
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.’
Injuries at cornerback, suspensions complicate Bills final 53-man roster projection
‘Shavers earned a roster spot and his special teams capabilities will earn him a jersey on game days. Moore is in a position where he would be Samuel for a jersey on game day because he doesn’t offer special teams help in coverage or returns.’