Bills Sign QB Josh Allen Emergency Backup

The Buffalo Bills are already in great shape at quarterback thanks to NFL MVP candidate Josh Allen.

But the Bills also find themselves in a special situation when it comes to Allen.

So while depth at the QB position can always come in handy, Buffalo has just signed another player there due to a sort of “good emergency.”

Buffalo is lining up for its relatively meaningless regular-season finale against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

And just now, veteran quarterback Mike White has been signed to its active roster. In fact, White is signing a one-year contract extension that runs through the 2025 season… so this can be more than temporary mop-up duty behind Josh Allen 

White will be available for the Bills in Week 18. … but what is the rush?

In short, Allen is going to start this game and then exit in order to extend his iron man streak … while also keeping himself healthy for the playoffs. 

So Josh will do his thing. And No. 2 guy Mitch Trubisky is available to do the same.

And to help mop up? Now White - who has been on the practice squad but who also has plenty of experience as a starter - is in play.

White also knows his way around the AFC East, having played with the New York Jets and with the Miami Dolphins.