Bills release three players ahead of roster deadline

The Buffalo Bills have begun to reduce their roster before the 6 p.m. deadline on Sunday. The team announced the release of wide receiver/punt returner Mecole Hardman, punter Mitch Wishnowsky, and linebacker Otis Reese IV. Hardman struggled with inconsistency during the preseason, while Wishnowsky faced competition after the Bills drafted Tommy Doman. Reese had been signed for depth due to injuries but was not expected to make the final roster. The Bills will continue to finalize their lineup before the deadline.

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