Bills evaluate available free agents following the NFL roster cut deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Following the NFL roster cut deadline on August 30, the Buffalo Bills face decisions regarding potential additions to their roster. Teams must navigate the waiver wire process, where claimed players are added to the active 53-man roster, while those who clear waivers may be signed to a practice squad. Potential targets for the Bills include defensive lineman Dean Lowry, who brings veteran experience, and rookie receiver Jeff Caldwell, who recorded high-level testing marks during the pre-draft process. Other available players with previous connections to the franchise include Tyrel Dodson, Alex Austin, Kaiir Elam, Brandon Codrington, Isaiah Hodgins, and Carlos Basham. The Bills have the opportunity to monitor these veterans and prospects as they refine the roster ahead of the upcoming regular season.
- •The NFL roster cut deadline occurred on August 30 at 6 p.m. EST.
- •Dean Lowry and Jeff Caldwell are among the players suggested as potential additions.
- •Players signed via waivers must join the active 53-man roster immediately.
- •The Bills may sign players who clear waivers to their practice squad.
- •Tyrel Dodson, Alex Austin, Kaiir Elam, Brandon Codrington, Isaiah Hodgins, and Carlos Basham are available.
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