Buffalo Bills 53-man roster prediction midway through 2025 training camp

With roughly one week until their first preseason game, here's a look at the Buffalo Bills potential 53-man roster.

The defensive unit huddles at the end of practice during day 5 of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buffalo Bills are preparing for their first preseason game of the year as they take on the New York Giants at home on Saturday, August 9.

Many of the veterans won't be on the field in that game for Buffalo, but that doesn't mean it won't be an important contest. As is always the case, this will be an opportunity for players on the bubble to prove themselves in real-game situations.

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While these games could switch things up, here's a prediction of how Buffalo's 53-man roster could look when they head into the regular season.

Quarterback (2):

Bills quarterback Josh Allen leads the unit through position drills during day five of Buffalo Bills training camp. | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

• Josh Allen
• Mike White

Running Back (4):

• James Cook
• Ray Davis
• Ty Johnson
• Reggie Gilliam

Wide Receiver (6):

• Keon Coleman
• Khalil Shakir
• Joshua Palmer
• Curtis Samuel
• Elijah Moore
• Laviska Shenault

Tight End (3):

• Dalton Kincaid
• Dawson Knox
• Jackson Hawes

Offensive Line (9):

• Dion Dawkins
• David Edwards
• Connor McGovern
• O'Cyrus Torrence
• Spencer Brown
• Chase Lundt
• Tylan Grable
• Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
• Alec Anderson

Offensive Summary

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen works on his pre-game unique handshake with teammate Mike White | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The tightest battles on offense will be at QB2 and wide receiver. Mike White beats Mitchell Trubisky, but as a vested veteran, he can be retained on the practice squad without being exposed to waivers.

At receiver, most of the positions feel set with the final spot open. Laviska Shenault wins it here, but only because of his return skills. Rookie Kaden Prather will make it close, but unless they have another returner they prefer over Shenault, Prather is a victim of the numbers game.

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Defensive Line (10):

Bills edge Greg Rousseau cuts around a block during drills during the second day of Buffalo Bills training camp. | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

• Greg Rousseau
• Ed Oliver
• DaQuan Jones
• Joey Bosa
• AJ Epenesa
• Landon Jackson
• Javon Solomon
• TJ Sanders
• DeWayne Carter
• Deone Walker

Linebacker (5):

• Terrel Bernard
• Matt Milano
• Dorian Williams
• Joe Andreeson
• Edefuan Ulofoshio

Cornerback (6):

• Christian Benford
• Tre'Davious White
• Taron Johnson
• Maxwell Hairston
• Cam Lewis
• Dorian Strong

Safety (5):

• Taylor Rapp
• Cole Bishop
• Damar Hamlin
• Darrick Forrest
• Jordan Hancock

Specialists (3):

• Tyler Bass (K)
• Brad Robbins (P)
• Reid Ferguson (LS)

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Defensive Summary

Bills DTs Larry Ogunjobi and Deone Walker explode off the line during drills at Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University. | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Deone Walker initially looked as though he might start the season on the PUP, but he's been healthy and ready to roll. The tough decisions will come when Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht complete their suspensions.

At cornerback, Maxwell Hairston dodged a bullet with his knee injury and might not miss any time in the regular season. Still, he's going to be out for most of the preseason, at least, so Tre'Davious White is the starter in Week 1.

At safety, Darrick Forrest and Jordan Hancock make it behind their top three but the position could still use an upgrade. Brad Robbins wins the punting job to fill out the special teams unit.

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