Buffalo Bills: 3 players who surprisingly made the 53-man roster

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 15: Isaiah McKenzie #19 of the Buffalo Bills scores a second half touchdown against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 30: Ike Boettger #65 of the Buffalo Bills walks down the tunnel to take to the field before the start of their NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Ike Boettger

Another surprise for the Buffalo Bills was the release of Evan Boehm, and what was likely the subsequent move of keeping Ike Boettger. The Bills signed Boettger as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and after a brief period with the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the Bills practice squad.

He has appeared in six games over the past two seasons but played only 130 total snaps, 54 of which came in Week 17 against the New York Jets when the team was resting their starters.

The reason the release of Evan Boehm was surprising is that the team doesn’t have a clear back up to Mitch Morse. This could become an issue considering Morse does have a bit of an injury history.

Boettger, along with Ryan Bates, could be that answer at the backup center position but it will be interesting to see who is listed there when the Buffalo Bills release their depth chart.

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