Plus, sizing up the competition to win the backup QB job behind Josh Allen.
Since the Buffalo Bills began routinely winning AFC East championships and established themselves as one of the best teams in the NFL, competition to earn a spot on the 53-man roster has been intense each summer. This year figures to be no different as general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott try to whittle their roster down before the season starts.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining a list of potential veterans who could find themselves fighting for a roster spot later this summer.
Which Bills players are on the roster bubble?
From offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark and cornerbacks Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis to backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and linebackers Baylon Spector and Shaq Thompson, which notable veterans could be on the outside looking in after cuts are made by the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Aug. 26?
- Buffalo Bills roundtable: Which notable players start camp on the roster bubble? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills post-spring 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions loom in secondary – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills post-spring 53-man roster projection: A possible bump at receiver and trim at linebacker – The Athletic (subscription required)
- 4 Bills additions already on chopping block ahead of minicamp – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills predicted to release playmaking LB in 53-man roster prediction – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills’ roster math could turn fourth-year linebacker into salary cap casualty – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Sizing up the backup QB competition
A look at the battle to serve as the backup to reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, a competition between incumbent Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White.
- Ryan O’Halloran: Buffalo Bills’ Mike White leans on past experience as QB2 competition looms – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ backup QB status: Former Pro Bowler on track for Josh Allen understudy role – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills Making Major Camp Decision on Josh Allen Backup – Athlon Sports
- Latest Minicamp Reports Could Spell Trouble for Bills Veteran QB – Heavy Sports
- Bills Backup Quarterback Battle: Mike White vs. Mitch Trubisky – BVM Sports
- Bills Predicted to Part Ways With Veteran QB at Final Cuts – Heavy Sports
Even more Bills news
We hear from Hall of Fame former Bills head coach Marv Levy as he approaches his 100th birthday; plus, grades on Terry Pegula’s reign as Bills owner; find out which quartet of Bills are considered the best players in the NFL according to their jersey number; run through the all-time top 10 cornerbacks in franchise history; and more!
- Erik Brady: Marv Levy approaches his centenary as Buffalo’s most beloved – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills Mailbag: What grade should Terry Pegula get as owner? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Josh Allen leads 4 Buffalo Bills named NFL’s best players by jersey number – Democrat & Chronicle
- Top 2025 NFL players by jersey number: From Roquan Smith to Leonard Williams, a 0-99 ranking of the best – CBS Sports
- Bills’ All-Time Top 10 Cornerbacks: Where does Tre’Davious White fall? – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Jim Kelly Football Camp openings are still available | wgrz.com
- The best NFL draft pick ever at every slot from No. 1 to 262 – ESPN
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