Bills finalize initial 53-man roster after weekend player transactions
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Buffalo Bills completed their roster reductions to 53 players on Sunday following a series of weekend transactions. The team traded center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger to the Colts and designated wide receiver Tyrell Shavers for the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Additionally, defensive lineman Zane Durant was placed on injured reserve, while defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis entered the suspended list for the first three games of the season. Buffalo released a lengthy list of players including wide receivers Trent Sherfield and Ja'Mori Maclin, running back Frank Gore Jr., and punter Mitch Wishnowsky. Quarterback Shane Buechele and defensive back Geno Stone were also among the cuts. These roster moves establish the club's personnel makeup as the regular season approaches. The team will now look toward finalizing its practice squad and preparations for the upcoming schedule.
- •The Bills traded Sedrick Van Pran-Granger to the Colts.
- •Tyrell Shavers was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
- •Phidarian Mathis faces a three-game suspension to open the season.
- •Zane Durant moved to the injured reserve list.
- •Buffalo released multiple players including Frank Gore Jr. and Trent Sherfield.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — 2 surprise additions to Colts initial 53-man roster
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- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders initial 53-man roster notes
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Colts announce official initial 53-man active roster
- 11:31 PMStampede Blue — Colts announce official initial 53-man active roster - Stampede Blue
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Bills announce their initial 53-man roster
"The Bills announced several roster moves on Saturday and they finished off the work of paring their roster to 53 players on Sunday.
"The Colts’ initial active 53-man roster has been revealed, although the last spots remain fluid with waiver wire claims.
"The Colts’ initial active 53-man roster has been revealed, although the last spots remain fluid with waiver wire claims.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:21 AM2 surprise additions to Colts initial 53-man roster
There were two surprise additions on the Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man roster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:11 AM3 takeaways from Colts initial 53-man roster
With the Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man roster set, here are three takeaways from the moves that took place.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:38 PMRaiders initial 53-man roster notes
Las Vegas is going with 3 quarterbacks to start regular season
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:31 PMColts announce official initial 53-man active roster
The Colts’ initial active 53-man roster has been revealed, although the last spots remain fluid with waiver wire claims.
- Stampede BlueAug 30, 2026, 11:31 PMColts announce official initial 53-man active roster - Stampede Blue
The Colts’ initial active 53-man roster has been revealed, although the last spots remain fluid with waiver wire claims.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:39 PMBills announce their initial 53-man roster
The Bills announced several roster moves on Saturday and they finished off the work of paring their roster to 53 players on Sunday.
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