‘The Bills are receiving defensive back/returner Brandon Codrington from the New York Jets. The teams are also swapping late-round 2026 pics: the Bills will receive a seventh-round pick and the Jets will receive a sixth-round pick.’
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My View: Fond memories of the Bills' current stadium
‘During my time as a full season ticket holder (1988-2014), Rich Stadium was among the largest in the NFL. Now it’s dwarfed by the Bills’ future home.’
Bills 53-man roster has these surprise cuts and needs but is still best in AFC East
‘In fact, it’s probably not as top-to-bottom talented as any of the division-winning teams since 2020, but that does not mean the initial 53-man iteration that the club announced Tuesday − which will almost certainly be altered in the coming days − can’t win double-digit games and make it five straight AFC East crowns.’
Buffalo native makes Bills roster, despite being an undrafted free-agent rookie
‘Andreessen grew up in the Buffalo suburb of Depew, played at Lancaster High School where he led his team to two Section VI championships and an appearance in one New York State championship game.’
Buffalo Bills make surprising move, cut second quarterback in three days
‘Of course, this could mean that Trubisky’s injury is not serious and he’ll be ready to go for the regular season, if not at some point during the next two weeks of practice.’
Bills cut Olympic wrestling gold medalist as they trim roster to 53: What to know
‘This, of course, is not a surprise, but also does not necessarily mean his pursuit of a new career is over. The Bills could bring him back to the practice squad as a developmental player, or he could land on another team.’
Bills trade with the Jets to get speedy kick returner: What to know
‘With the Jets, he had a 63-yard kickoff return against the Panthers and totaled six punt returns for 89 yards, meaning he was more productive than anyone the Bills tried on returns.’
Buffalo Bills sign quarterback who recently lost backup job with AFC East rival
‘However, in signing journeyman Mike White Tuesday night with the intention of placing him on the practice squad, that might be an indication that Trubisky isn’t going to be available when the season begins Sept. 8 against Arizona and White would be elevated to serve as Josh Allen’s No. 2.’
First look at Buffalo Bills initial 53-man roster & entire cut list
‘Among the slew of cuts were Hardy, receivers K.J. Hamler and training camp darling Tyrell Shavers, tight end Zach Davidson, guard/tackle La’el Collins, pass rusher Kingsley Jonathan, and veteran safety Kareem Jackson.’
Bills’ Joe Andreessen makes initial 53-man roster
‘Andreessen finished third in the NFL in total tackles (24) during the preseason and busted onto the scene with a Week 2 showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Andreessen finished that game with a game-high 12 tackles and two tackles for a loss in Buffalo’s 9-3 victory.’
Bills make rare in-division trade with Jets for dynamic preseason return man
‘Codrington had two kick returns for 75 yards but stood out most as a punt returner where he had six returns for 83 yards. Codrington finished the preseason with the third-most punt return yardage in the league. Part of Codrington’s success was due to his versatility. He finished the preseason with 15 missed tackles on his returns.’
Bills sign former Jets, Dolphins QB to practice squad with Mitch Trubisky’s status unclear
‘Mike White’s journey through the AFC East is going to continue.’
Bills release several players on cutdown day, keep Andreessen & others, place Milano on IR
‘Shavers was in the conversation for a depth role in Buffalo’s WR room after an impressive training camp. However, the former undrafted free agent was let go and will need to clear waivers in order for the Bills to bring him back on their practice squad.’
Lancaster's Joe Andreessen survives final cuts, makes Bills' initial 53-man roster
‘There were a few eyebrow-raising moves, like trading swapping 2026 late-round picks with the New York Jets to add rookie cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington, a North Carolina Central product who had a 63-yard kick return and a 31-yard punt return during the preseason. That led to the Bills waiving sixth-round pick Daequan Hardy, who had been the team’s top returner during the preseason.’
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Jets trade rookie Brandon Codrington to Bills in rare division trade after solid preseason (New York Post)
New York Jets trade undrafted preseason standout to AFC East rival (The Sporting News)
Jets trade weapon from roster bubble to rival (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets Acquire 2026 6th-Round Pick from Bills in Exchange for CB Brandon Codrington (NewYorkJets.com)