Buffalo Bills: Updated 53-man roster projections after recent moves

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Josh Allen #17 hands the ball off to Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Jerry Hughes #55 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a play during the second quarter of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

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Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, Mario Addison, A.J. Epenesa

The Buffalo Bills carried four defensive ends last year and they keep that same number this season. However, this means that seventh round pick last year, Darryl Johnson, is one of the final cuts and a potential candidate to add to their practice squad.

Similar to offensive line, one of the reasons the Buffalo Bills are able to keep only four defensive ends is because of Quinton Jefferson, who is listed as a defensive tackle, but also can play defensive end in certain situations.

If the Bills want to keep Darryl Johnson on the game day roster, the team would likely release Trent Murphy to create the roster spot. Murphy is entering the final year of his deal and would result in over $8 million in cap savings if he were released.

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