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Buffalo Bills 53-man roster prediction midway through 2025 training camp

Originally posted on Buffalo Bills on SI | By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 6:34 AM ET

The Buffalo Bills are preparing for their first preseason game of the year as they take on the New York Giants at home on Saturday, August 9.

Many of the veterans won't be on the field in that game for Buffalo, but that doesn't mean it won't be an important contest. As is always the case, this will be an opportunity for players on the bubble to prove themselves in real-game situations.

While these games could switch things up, here's a prediction of how Buffalo's 53-man roster could look when they head into the regular season.

Quarterback (2):

Josh Allen
Mike White

Running Back (4):

James Cook
Ray Davis
Ty Johnson
Reggie Gilliam

Wide Receiver (6):

Keon Coleman
Khalil Shakir
Joshua Palmer
Curtis Samuel
Elijah Moore
Laviska Shenault

Tight End (3):

Dalton Kincaid
Dawson Knox
Jackson Hawes

Offensive Line (9):

Dion Dawkins
David Edwards
Connor McGovern
O'Cyrus Torrence
Spencer Brown
Chase Lundt
Tylan Grable
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
Alec Anderson

Offensive Summary

The tightest battles on offense will be at QB2 and wide receiver. Mike White beats Mitchell Trubisky, but as a vested veteran, he can be retained on the practice squad without being exposed to waivers.

At receiver, most of the positions feel set with the final spot open. Laviska Shenault wins it here, but only because of his return skills. Rookie Kaden Prather will make it close, but unless they have another returner they prefer over Shenault, Prather is a victim of the numbers game.

Defensive Line (10):

Greg Rousseau
Ed Oliver
DaQuan Jones
Joey Bosa
AJ Epenesa
Landon Jackson
Javon Solomon
TJ Sanders
DeWayne Carter
Deone Walker

Linebacker (5):

Terrel Bernard
Matt Milano
Dorian Williams
Joe Andreeson
Edefuan Ulofoshio

Cornerback (6):

Christian Benford
Tre'Davious White
Taron Johnson
Maxwell Hairston
Cam Lewis
Dorian Strong

Safety (5):

Taylor Rapp
Cole Bishop
Damar Hamlin
Darrick Forrest
Jordan Hancock

Specialists (3):

Tyler Bass (K)
Brad Robbins (P)
Reid Ferguson (LS)

Defensive Summary

Deone Walker initially looked as though he might start the season on the PUP, but he's been healthy and ready to roll. The tough decisions will come when Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht complete their suspensions.

At cornerback, Maxwell Hairston dodged a bullet with his knee injury and might not miss any time in the regular season. Still, he's going to be out for most of the preseason, at least, so Tre'Davious White is the starter in Week 1.

At safety, Darrick Forrest and Jordan Hancock make it behind their top three but the position could still use an upgrade. Brad Robbins wins the punting job to fill out the special teams unit.