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Buffalo Bills down to just 4 active receivers 

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The Buffalo Bills are down to only four receivers on the 53-man roster heading into Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. 

The Bills have undoubtedly had one of the most injured teams in the NFL up to this point in the season, and it’s only hurting more. Buffalo is down to four receivers on the active roster: Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie (missed practice with illness), and Khalil Shakir. Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow are both on injured reserve, and Marquez Stevenson has a 21-day practice window which started this week after being on injured reserve since the start of the season. 

The Bills have had some questions arise as of late with the production of receivers who are not named Stefon Diggs. Diggs has been a one man crew out on the field and no receiver can seem to back provide consistency behind him. The Bills dropping to only four receivers on the active roster can result in them bringing up practice squad players Isaiah Coulter, Tanner Gentry, or KeeSean Johnson. 

The Bills take on a lackluster Browns defense this week at Ford Field due to the heavy snow in Buffalo. With that being said the Bills will have to turn their attention from the snow to figuring out who is going to play this week, and a big question in that regard is, who else is going to play at receiver? 

The Bills should look to get Khalil Shakir involved more this week, with or without McKenzie playing, and Ken Doresy could look to get the tight ends more involved or go to the rushing game more. 

These problems at receiver could all be solved by signing free agent Odell Beckham Jr. OBJ could help the Bills get back on track in the receiving category and help out Diggs by offering another option in the passing game. 

Running back Nyheim Hines is also another player that can get involved in the passing game. The Bills traded for Hines last minute the day of the trade deadline and gave up a conditional sixth round pick and RB Zack Moss.

The Bills need help at the wide receiver position in case one of them goes down. They like to run a spread offense which includes four receivers on the field at one time so we should expect some moves in the coming days to get more receivers on the active roster.

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Bills Sign Receiver Chase Claypool

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The Buffalo Bills announced the signing of veteran wide receiver, Chase Claypool today.

Claypool, a four-year veteran, played nine games with the Dolphins last season after being traded from the Bears to Miami.

In twelve total games in 2023, Claypool had 8 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown with a 38.1% catch percentage—the lowest numbers of his career.

The Bills hope to capture the success of Chase Claypool’s first two seasons in the NFL where he career where he averaged 60 receptions for 866 yards and recorded 11 total receiving touchdowns. 

Claypool joins a Bills receiving room that includes rookie Keon Coleman and veterans Curtis Samuel, Khalil Shakir and Mack Hollins.

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Bills Pick Up Greg Rousseau’s Fifth-Year Option

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The Buffalo Bills have picked up the fifth-year option for defensive end, Greg Rousseau. 

Greg Rousseau was an enticing 6’ 6”, 265 lbs defensive end out of the University of Miami. Rousseau was taken by the Bills in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft at pick 30, ever since then, Rousseau has been a large contributor in the Bills defense.

Rousseau will make $13.4 million in 2025, the fifth-year, and will make $2.3 million this upcoming season, which is a part of his four year rookie contract.

In the 2023 regular season, Rousseau played 16 games where he had 42 total tackles, 30 solo tackles, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 4 passes defended. In his three years with the Bills, Rousseau has 17 sacks and 129 tackles. Greg Rousseau was second in terms of tackles on the Bills defensive line last season. 

The Buffalo Bills current defensive ends consists of Greg Rousseau, Von Miller, AJ Epenesa, Javon Solomon, Casey Toohill, Kingsley Jonathan, and Kameron Cline. 

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Buffalo Bills 2024 UDFA Tracker

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The Buffalo Bills finished their draft with ten new players added to the roster. However, the fun didn’t stop there for General Manager Brandon Beane and company. As they do every year, all 32 NFL teams rushed to sign their favorite undrafted free agents once the draft concluded. Buffalo came away with 11 undrafted free agent signings so far, along with 10 rookie minicamp invites. Let’s take a look at all the new signings and players invited:

Undrafted Free Agents

Southern Miss RB Frank Gore Jr.

We all know legendary running back and former Buffalo Bill, Frank Gore. While his playing time is done, his sons is just getting started. Gore is a 5’8″, 201 lbs back that knows how to find ways through holes and has good contact balance. He’s plays a bit slower than his 40-yard dash time tells, but he should be able to make a good run at the final-53.

Ohio State WR Xavier Johnson Jr.

Xavier Johnson Jr. is a 6’0″, 202 lbs wideout. He’s an exciting player that can do a little bit of everything. He’s not the biggest, fastest, or strongest. Although, he can be a great special teamer – both as a gunner and returner – but he’ll need to work on his receiving attributes, if he wants to fit into an NFL offense.

Tulane WR Lawrence Keys

A smaller receiver, Lawrence Keys comes in at 5’11”, 170 lbs. Keys is a versatile wideout that can take a screen to the house or track a deep ball downfield. He’s a bit undersized, but it’ll be interesting to see if the Bills see him as a special teamer with the potential to be used in creative ways offensively.

Auburn OL Gunner Britton

Britton is a massive lineman coming in at 6’6″, 312 lbs. He has long arms and quick feet while excelling in the passing game. He’ll play through the whistle, but his agility and athleticism limits his ability to be consistently dominant.

Campbell OT Mike Edwards

Edwards is a gigantic tackle that comes in at 6’7″, 355 lbs. He knows how to use his size as he’s not afraid to lay a big hit downfield. His feet are great but his size limits his athletic ability. He’ll need to improve his run block and hasn’t played against top talent, leaving some questions.

Utah OG Keaton Bills

A player that was born to be a Bill. Keaton Bills is a 6’4″, 321 lbs guard that was projected to be a draft pick by many. His feet never stop moving and is very in control of his body while engaged in a block. His size makes it tough for him to consistently get out of his stance. He’s got the name to be in Buffalo, but he’ll need to prove it in camp.

Miami DT Branson Deen

Branson Deen is a 6’2″, 280 lbs defensive tackle that comes in after never playing a full season of college football. He has a good mix of pass rush moves and excels in the run game. He’ll need to stay healthy to make this Bills team but has the ability to be a force despite being a bit undersized at the position.

Houston EDGE David Ugwoegbu

The former Houston edge rusher, David Ugwoegbu, comes in at 6’4″, 250 lbs. David has a long arms and big hands, helping him chase down ball carriers and wrap up. He’ll need to work on angling but also has the ability to be an inside linebacker. The Bills will need to decide how they view him and would like to use him.

Oklahoma EDGE Rondell Bothroyd

Bothroyd is a 6’4″, 277 lbs edge rusher that knows how to get after the quarterback. His quickness off the line stands out and keeps his balance while engaged with blockers. He isn’t elite in any one area and will need to become a very well rounded edge rusher if he wants to have a long career.

Western Michigan CB Keni-H Lovely

Keni-H is an athetic 5’10” corner that is terrific at mirroring wideouts. He has to add some strength to make up for his lack of size, but can go up and get the ball. Lovely is an interesting UDFA that could fit as a depth piece for the Bills that can line up outside and in the slot.

San Diego State P Jack Browning

After being a zero star recruit, Browning finds his way in the NFL after a playing both kicker and punter in college. His versatility could earn him a spot on the practice squad, but it’ll be hard for him to crack the top-53. He has a great leg as a kicker, but is more known for accuracy as a punter.

Rookie Minicamp Invites
  • Troy QB Gunnar Watson
  • Kansas TE Mason Fairchild
  • Wisconsin OL Michael Furtney
  • FIU DT Jack Daly
  • South Dakota LB Stephen Hillis
  • Jacksonville State LB Kolbi Fuqua
  • Clemson CB Sheridan Jones
  • Arkansas CB Al Walcott
  • Furman CB Travis Blackshear
  • Syracuse DB Jason Simmons
  • UB K Alex McNulty-Romaguera

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