Bills project 53-man roster after preseason victory against Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Buffalo Bills secured a 31-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener on August 15, 2026. With only one exhibition game remaining before the regular season opener, roster projections are underway. Quarterback Kyle Allen outperformed in training camp, securing the backup role. The Bills also face a challenge at running back, as injuries may force them to place a player on injured reserve. Coach Joe Brady’s team will finalize decisions on their 53-man roster prior to the start of the regular season next month.
- •Bills defeat Browns 31-7 in preseason opener
- •Kyle Allen secures backup quarterback position
- •Injured running back may start on IR
- •Final roster decisions needed before regular season
- •Next preseason game is critical for final evaluations
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting the Bills 53-man roster after preseason win against Browns
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