Who makes the Bills' initial 53-man roster? We break down every position ahead of training camp.
Training camp is just over a month away, which means one of the biggest questions surrounding the Buffalo Bills is about to take center stage: Who will make the initial 53-man roster?
While much of the roster is already set, there are still plenty of battles that will shape the final group. From the final wide receiver spots to the back end of the defensive line and secondary, several players will spend the next few weeks fighting to prove they deserve a place on Buffalo's roster when the regular season begins.
This projection is based on where things stand today. Injuries, preseason performances, and unexpected breakout players will undoubtedly change the picture before roster cutdown day arrives. But before the first practice of training camp, here's our first look at how the Bills' 53-man roster could shake out. We've also included players that we believe could end up on the practice squad to start the year.
Buffalo Bills 53-Man Roster Projections
Quarterback (2): Josh Allen, Kyle Allen
Running Back (4): James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson, Jackson Acker
Wide Receiver (6): DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Skyler Bell, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Trent Sherfield, Tyrell Shavers (IR)
Tight End (3): Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Jackson Hawes
Offensive Line (9): Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown, O'Cyrus Torrence, Connor McGovern, Alec Anderson, Jude Bowry, Austin Corbett, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Sedrick Van-Pan Granger
Defensive Line (6): Ed Oliver, Deone Walker, Landon Jackson, TJ Sanders, Zane Durant, Phidarian Mathis
Linebacker (9): Gregory Rousseau, Bradley Chubb, Terrel Bernard, Michael Hoecht, Dorian Williams, TJ Parker, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Joe Andreessen, Mike Danna
Cornerback (6): Christian Benford, Maxwell Hairston, Davison Igbinosun, Dee Alford, Jordan Hancock, Toriano Pride Jr.
Safety (5): C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Cole Bishop, Jalen Kilgore, Geno Stone, Sam Franklin
Specialists (3): Tyler Bass, Tommy Doman Jr., Reid Ferguson
Practice Squad: QB Shane Buechele, RB Frank Gore Jr., RB Ian Wheeler, WR Devin Thompkins, OL Tylan Grable, DL Travis Clayton, WR Jalen Virgil, WR Stephen Gosnell, TE Shane Zylstra.
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