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Buffalo Bills set initial 53-man roster for 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Buffalo Bills set initial 53-man roster for 2026 season
Summary

The Buffalo Bills finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, incorporating several personnel adjustments. Wide receiver Trent Sherfield was released, and the team opted to carry five receivers, influenced by the performance of rookie Skyler Bell. On the offensive line, rookies Jude Bowry and Ar’Maj Reed-Adams earned spots, while Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was traded to the Colts. The team also finalized its defensive group, retaining six outside linebackers and five interior defensive linemen. With only three boundary cornerbacks currently on the roster, the team may seek further depth at that position. Buffalo plans to populate its practice squad following these transactions.

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Status Watch
  • •Trent Sherfield was released as the team moved to a five-wide receiver set.
  • •Rookie Skyler Bell secured a roster spot after his preseason performance.
  • •Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was traded to the Colts for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
  • •The team retained four tight ends and excluded a full-time fullback.
  • •Cornerback depth remains limited with only three boundary players currently signed.
Latest Updates
  • 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills initial 2026 roster carries a few surprises
  • 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Snap reactions to Bills initial 53-man roster
  • 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Bills made some surprising calls on initial 53-man roster
  • 11:49 PMRochester Democrat and Chronicle — Bills made some surprising calls on initial 53-man roster - Democrat and Chronicle
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