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Buffalo Bills: Predicting the 53-man roster after the 2021 NFL Draft

By Brandon Croce

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on before the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on before the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Dec 19, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) recovers a fumble and runs for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Line (10)

Defensive Ends: Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, Gregory Rousseau, Carlos Basham Jr., A.J. Epenesa, Darryl Johnson

Defensive Tackles: Star Lotulelei, Ed Oliver, Harrison Phillips, Vernon Butler

Similar to the offensive line, the Buffalo Bills have great depth along the defensive line due in large part to the draft capital they have invested. The Buffalo Bills have used a first or second-round pick three consecutive years on the defensive line and drafted four total players (Ed Oliver, A.J. Epenesa, Gregory Rousseau, and Carlos Basham Jr.).

They also have a number of veterans like Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, and Star Lotulelei who are key parts of this defense. When considering all these pieces, roster spots begin to run out fairly quickly and this means players like Efe Obada and Justin Zimmer are probably going to need a great training camp to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

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