Buffalo Bills: Breaking down the initial 53-man roster

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Cole Beasley #11, Josh Allen #17, and Gabriel Davis #13, all of the Buffalo Bills, celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Cole Beasley #11, Josh Allen #17, and Gabriel Davis #13, all of the Buffalo Bills, celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
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Aug 28, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills Offense

Quarterback (2): Josh Allen, Mitchell Trubisky

Running Back (5): Devin Singletary, Zack Moss, Matt Breida, Taiwan Jones, Reggie Gilliam (FB)

Wide Receiver (7): Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis, Emmanuel Sanders, Isaiah McKenzie, Marquez Stevenson, Jake Kumerow

Tight End (2): Dawson Knox, Tommy Sweeney

Offensive Line (9): Dion Dawkins, Jon Feliciano, Mitch Morse, Cody Ford, Daryl Williams, Spencer Brown, Tommy Doyle, Ike Boettger, Ryan Bates

The biggest surprise on the offensive side of the ball was the team releasing Jacob Hollister. The reason it was a surprise was that Dawson Knox didn’t necessarily play at a level that makes him a clear cut starter. This is why Hollister may be back as the team places some of the players on the initial 53-man roster on injured reserve.

The Buffalo Bills also decided to go with two quarterbacks and released Davis Webb and Jake Fromm. It wouldn’t be surprising if one, or both, were brought back onto the practice squad.

On the offensive line, the Buffalo Bills released Bobby Hart and Jamil Douglas. These were two players who would have been experienced backups but instead, the team elected to go with Spencer Brown, Tommy Doyle and Ike Boettger.

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