The Buffalo Bills have until today, Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. to reduce their roster to 53 players.
The majority of Buffalo's team seems set, but there's always a surprise or two on roster cutdown day. Syracuse.com and NYUP.com will keep you updated on every move the Bills make on Tuesday. Check back often for the latest news, reports and rumors about Buffalo's team.
Latest Bills Roster Update:
Branson Dean was waived
According to sources, the Bills have released DT Branson Dean, who joined the team as a UDFA this spring.
Elie Ankou released
WGR-550's Sal Capacio reported that Anko is being released by the team. He further added that the defensive tackle will be considered for signing to the practice squad.
Gunner Britton has been waived
ESPN's Elena Getzenberg reports that UDFA OL Gunner Britton has been waived by the team.
Justin Shorter was waived
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bills are releasing Justin Shorter. Buffalo selected Shorter in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
OL Mike Edwards was waived
Bills UDFA OL Mike Edwards has been waived by the Bills, according to sources. Sources further stated that Buffalo would look to add Edwards to their practice squad if he is waived.
Xavier Johnson was waived
The former Ohio State WR was released by the Bills, according to sources. Johnson joined the team as an UDFA this summer.
Kareem Jackson released
The Bills are releasing veteran safety Kareem Jackson, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Tyrell Shavers was waived
The Bills are waiving WR Tyrell Shavers, according to sources. Shavers had a great summer for the Bills and looked set to make the 53-man roster. If Shavers is waived, Buffalo will add him to the practice squad.
Ben DiNucci released
According to Adam Schefter, the Bills have released Ben DiNucci. DiNucci will likely be signed to the practice squad.
The Bills will make the first series of moves on Sunday
Buffalo released seven players on Sunday, led by linebacker Deion Jones, and placed two safeties on injured reserve.
Issued:
QB Anthony Brown
WR Damiere Byrd
OL Kevin Jarvis
DE Rondell Bothroyd
LB Shayne Simon
CB Kyron Brown
Placed on IR:
S. D. Delaney
S. Terrell Burgess