Buffalo Bills release wide receiver Dante Pettis before roster deadline

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Buffalo Bills release wide receiver Dante Pettis before roster deadline
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The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Dante Pettis this weekend as the organization reached its 53-man active roster limit. Pettis joined the team two weeks ago but failed to secure a permanent spot on the roster ahead of the regular season. During his brief tenure, he recorded a 16-yard reception in a preseason victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and caught a two-point conversion pass from Shane Buechele. The veteran receiver is now entering his ninth NFL season and seeking his sixth team since entering the league as a second-round pick in 2018. His career has included stops with the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints. Pettis was one of 13 players cut by Buffalo in the league-wide roster adjustment period leading up to the upcoming regular season.

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  • Dante Pettis was among 13 players released by the Buffalo Bills.
  • Pettis signed with the Buffalo Bills two weeks before being cut.
  • He recorded a 16-yard reception and a two-point conversion during the preseason.
  • Pettis has previously played for the 49ers, Giants, Bears, and Saints.
  • The cut occurred ahead of the NFL 53-man roster deadline on Sunday.
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  • 10:06 AMYahoo SportsFormer Washington Football WR Among 13 Players Cut By Buffalo Bills
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Former Washington Huskies star wide receiver Dante Pettis had a short-lived time in Buffalo.

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