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, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills runs on the field before a game against the Washington Redskins at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo beats Washington 24 to 9. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Linebackers (6)

Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, A.J. Klein, Vosean Joseph, Tyler Matakevich, Corey Thompson

The depth at linebacker is lacking experience and this is why the Buffalo Bills likely keep six linebackers but could get by with five if one of the final three performs above expectations.

The coaching staff must determine who will replace Lorenzo Alexander at weakside linebacker and that battle likely comes down to Klein and Jospeh. If Joseph were to win, then Klein could be the primary backup across all three positions and free up that roster spot.

Another big question is the play of Tyler Matakevich, who is a special teams ace but has limited experience on defense. If the coaching staff believe he can step into a starting role if the need were to arise, then Corey Thompson would likely be cut to free up a roster spot, likely along the offensive line.

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