Bills' Geno Stone named cut candidate ahead of preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Buffalo Bills may release veteran safety Geno Stone, who has been signed for depth in the secondary. Stone is competing with Damar Hamlin for a roster position, with The Athletic reporting he has the potential to be cut. Other players, including Cole Bishop and CJ Gardner-Johnson, are secured in lineup spots, putting Stone's future in doubt. Gardner-Johnson recently returned to practice after an injury, which further complicates Stone's chances of making the cut ahead of the preseason.
- •Geno Stone is in competition with Damar Hamlin for a roster spot.
- •Stone signed a one-year deal this offseason after a strong year with the Bengals.
- •CJ Gardner-Johnson returned to practice after a calf strain injury.
- •Cole Bishop and other teammates are considered roster locks.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Bills’ 6-Year Veteran Named Cut Candidate Ahead of Preseason Games
"The Buffalo Bills could move on from a six-year veteran they signed this offseason as he's in a battle for his roster spot. The post Bills’ 6-Year Veteran Named Cut Candidate Ahead of Preseason Games appeared first on HEAVY.
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