The Buffalo Bills must trim their roster to 53 by the NFL's roster deadline, setting the stage for a busy weekend of player releases Coach Joe Brady and general manager Brandon Beane face several difficult calls as they finalize Buffalo's initial roster for the start of the 2026 season.
While many roster spots appear settled, competition remains at several positions, and the Bills will also be evaluating potential waiver claims and practice-squad additions. The initial 53-man roster is unlikely to be the final version of the team that takes the field in Week 1 against Houston.
Follow along throughout the day for live updates, analysis and reaction as the Bills announce roster cuts, build their practice squad and reshape the roster ahead of the regular
season.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Buffalo Bills roster cuts tracker as team gets to 53 players











