With the Buffalo Bills set to head for training camp, it’s time to start examining the depth chart and where each of the team’s 91 rostered players sit before the first practice at St. John Fisher University on July 29. There are a few key positional battles for starting spots to focus on as the Bills put on the pads, including cornerback, linebacker and left guard, while other reserve roles are also up for grabs before the team cuts down to the final 53-man roster on Aug. 30.Here’s what the Bills’ depth chart looks like, with a quick note on each position, from my perspective entering camp.QuarterbackBuffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has his eyes on his receiver before throwing the pass during first half action against the Baltimore Ravens. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectJosh AllenKyle AllenShane BuecheleBeyond Josh Allen, this is an uninspiring group, but I think the more experienced player will win the backup QB job in the end.Running backBuffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) celebrates his 24-yard touchdown run against the Cowboys. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectJames Cook IIITy JohnsonRay DavisFrank Gore Jr.Ian WheelerIan Wheeler had a great season in the UFL and could push Frank Gore Jr. for the No. 4 spot during training camp.FullbackJun 9, 2026; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills full back Jackson Acker (40) catches a pass during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectBen VanSumerenJackson AckerIt’s not even certain that the Bills will keep a fullback, so both players could be cut.Wide receiverBuffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) makes a catch during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDJ MooreKhalil ShakirSkyler BellKeon ColemanJoshua PalmerTrent SherfieldMecole Hardman Jr.Jalen VirgilStephen GosnellMax TomczakMac DalenaJa'Mori MaclinQuentin SkinnerPUP: Tyrell ShaversOnce Shavers is healthy enough to return, Sherfield will head to the practice squad or to a different team entirely.Tight endBuffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) catches a pass during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDalton KincaidDawson KnoxJackson HawesKeleki LatuShane ZylstraI think Hawes should overtake Knox by the end of the year.Left tackleHouston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) returns an interceptions against the Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) in the second half. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDion DawkinsTylan GrableGrable will earn the swing tackle role if he can stay healthy during training camp and the preseason.Left guardBuffalo Bills offensive tackle Alec Anderson (70) blocks against Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the third quarter. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAlec AndersonAustin CorbettNick BroekerAnderson wins out over Corbett for the starting role.CenterBuffalo Bills center Connor McGovern (66) celebrates a touchdown from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17), not shown, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectConnor McGovernSedrick Van Pran-GrangerLloyd CushenberryCushenberry is a solid veteran, but I don’t think the Bills are ready give up on Van Pran-Granger quite yet.Right guardBuffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen fire off a pass to running back James Cook during the second half of their game against the Baltimore Ravens. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectO'Cyrus TorrenceBruno FinaAr'maj Reed-AdamsDe'Metrius WeatherspoonBills legend John Fina’s son, Bruno, makes the practice squad.Right tackleBuffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) enters the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSpencer BrownJude BowryChase LundtThe Bills better hope Brown remains healthy, otherwise they'll be forced to thrust Bowry into the fire in his rookie year.Defensive endBuffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectEd OliverT.J. SandersLandon JacksonZane DurantKody HuismanOliver couldn't stay on the field a year ago, while the rest of the group is uninspiring.Nose tackleBuffalo Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker (96) and safety Jordan Poyer (21) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (44) in the first quarter. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDeone WalkerPhidarian MathisZion LogueDeWayne CarterTommy AkingbesoteTravis ClaytonLast Chance Saloon for Carter.Edge rusherBuffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb (9) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectBradley ChubbGreg RousseauTJ ParkerMichael HoechtMike DannaJavon SolomonAndre Jones Jr.Kody HuismanCade DenhoffThis group should be much improved, but I don't think it will it be enough to make the Bills one of the top pass-rushing units in the league.LinebackerBuffalo Bills linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectTerrel BernardKaleb Elarms-OrrDorian WilliamsJoe AndreessenDemetrius Flannigan-FowlesKeonta JenkinsJimmy CiarloTheron GainesThings could go from bad to worse at linebacker this year.Boundary cornerbackBuffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston (31) warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectChristian BenfordMaxwell HairstonDavison IgbinosunToriano Pride Jr.Te'Cory CouchJordan DunbarKani WalkerThis position is headed toward disaster, as one injury and the team’s depth will be tested and there aren't any quality options beyond the top three listed.Nickel cornerbackBuffalo Bills cornerback Dee Alford (23) trains during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDee AlfordJordan HancockAlford should be an upgrade over Taron Johnson.SafetyBuffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. (28), center, celebrates safety Cole Bishop (24), right, for grabbing a game-sealing interception. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectCole BishopC.J. Gardner-JohnsonGeno StoneJalon KilgoreSam Franklin Jr.Damar HamlinWande OwensFranklin Jr. will make the team as a special teams ace, while I expect Damar Hamlin to land on the practice squad.KickerBuffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) makes a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectTyler BassIt will be interesting to see if the Bills bring in another kicker before or during training camp.PunterBuffalo Bills punter Mitch Wishnowsky walks towards the bench during first half action against the Kansas City Chiefs. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectTommy Doman Jr.Mitch WishnowskyThe rookie will win the starting job.Punt returnerBuffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) makes a catch during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectKeon ColemanThe Bills are going to have to find a way to use Coleman somehow after they’ve hyped him up all offseason.Kick returnerBuffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (7) stretches during Buffalo Bills Minicamp. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRay DavisDavis is coming off a phenomenal year, but if the Bills use him more as a runner, I'm interested to see how that impacts his return ability.Long snapperBuffalo Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson (69) warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectReid FergusonSteady as she goes.Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on X for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Bills Depth Chart Entering Training Camp: Who's Starting, Who's Fighting for Their Job
The Bills have a few positional battles that are yet to be decided as the team heads for training camp.
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