The NFL trade deadline came and went without the Buffalo Bills adding any reinforcements for the stretch run of a season centered around Super Bowl aspirations.
While general manager Brandon Beane has built
a reputation as a wheeler and dealer, Tuesday marked the first NFL trade deadline since 2021 that Big Baller Beane didn’t go out and acquire any players to solidify the Bills’ roster needs.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining how Beane, by standing pat at the deadline, feels confident that the Bills have enough talent (as their roster is currently constructed) to win the Super Bowl.
Brandon Beane reflects on trade deadline
To all the Bills fans who were angry that the trade deadline came and went without Buffalo acquiring any roster help, Brandon Beane has a message for you: “Believe me, I went home as mad as any other fan. I wanted to do things,” Beane told reporters during a Wednesday news conference.
Linked below: Hear how Beane still believes the Bills have a roster capable of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February; how injuries remain a pressing concern; why he’s confident familiar faces like defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and wide receiver Gabe Davis will provide enough help for his roster; and more.
- Buffalo Bills GM was ‘mad as any fan’ after striking out at trade deadline – newyorkupstate.com
- ‘I went home as mad as any other fan’: GM Brandon Beane explains Bills’ lack of trades – The Athletic (subscription required)
- ‘I was looking hard’: Bills GM Brandon Beane on why he didn’t make a trade – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills GM opens up on trade deadline frustration, echoes fan sentiment – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills GM Brandon Beane explains why team did not make a deal at NFL trade deadline – WGRZ
- ‘We can win a championship with this roster’ | Bills GM Brandon Beane recaps the NFL Trade Deadline – BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills stand pat as trade deadline passes: What does it mean? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Analysis: Brandon Beane is betting big the Bills have a championship roster – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills sit out trade deadline. A missed opportunity? Or do they have enough? – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Brandon Beane provides weak response to Buffalo Bills’ inactivity at NFL trade deadline – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Brandon Beane: “I Do Believe We Can Win A Championship With This Roster” – BuffaloBills.com
James Cook III, Joey Bosa among latest batch of injured Bills
The Bills listed seven players as missing Wednesday’s practice, including defensive ends Joey Bosa (wrist) and A.J. Epenesa (concussion), and running back James Cook (ankle), who all were sidelined due to injuries suffered during Sunday’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Cornerback Taron Johnson (groin), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (calf), wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) and linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring) were also held out of Wednesday’s session in advance of the team’s Week 10 road game vs. the Miami Dolphins.
- James Cook sits out Bills practice with ankle injury; Joey Bosa nursing wrist ailment – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Six Bills players don’t practice due to injury to start the week – WGR 550
- Bills add three players to latest injury list, including star running back – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills notes: James Cook dealing with ankle injury; Landon Jackson stays the course – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ lengthy injury report includes new additions James Cook, Christian Benford – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Joey Bosa, James Cook, several others injured, do not practice for Buffalo Bills – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Latest roster moves
On Wednesday, the Bills added defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis to their active 53-man roster and signed defensive end Kingsley Jonathan and defensive back Te’Cory Couch to their practice squad.
- Bills sign defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis to 53-man roster; 2 signed to practice squad – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills just made 3 defensive roster moves after their huge win against the Chiefs – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills make roster moves after the trade deadline passes – WGRZ
- Bills sign defensive tackle to active roster, bring back two more former players – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills make four roster moves on Nov. 5 ahead of Week 10 – BuffaloBills.com
