DILEMMA: Buffalo Bills 53-Man Roster PROJECTION—Who MAKES the Cut?

Buffalo Bills face tough roster decisions as final cuts loom, with Ty Johnson’s injury status and questions at punt returner shaping Brandon Beane’s most challenging 53-man projection yet. Josh Allen leads a mix of established stars and emerging talents, while controversy brews over whether Trent Sherfield or Mecole Hardman deserves a receiver spot, and how the team will patch up punt return woes after a shaky preseason.

Joe Marino breaks down who makes the cut—highlighting Skylar Bell’s explosive debut, evaluating Nick Broker’s versatility on the offensive line, and analyzing the crowded defensive backfield featuring Maxwell Hairston, Dee Alford, and Davison Igbinosun. Get insights on potential trades, the impact of injured reserve moves for key rookies like Zane Durant, and whether Tommy Doman’s upside as punter edges out veteran competition. Which surprise moves could still reshape the Bills’ opening day roster?

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