Reid went undrafted after a injury-plagued final season at Pitt, but he showed his upside the year before when he ranked fifth in the nation with 154.9 all-purpose yards per game while becoming the first player in school history to record 100 rushing yards and 100 receiving yards in the same game. Undersized at 5-foot-6 and 174 pounds, he ran a disappointing 4.58 40-yard time at his pro day, but there's always the hope that a player with his stature and skill set can become the next Darren Sproles. Reid joins a crowded Bills backfield that already has James Cook, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis entrenched in the top backfield jobs, and Davis led the NFL with an average of 30.4 yards per kickoff return in 2025 as well. Reid could be in for a tough battle just to stick on the practice squad in Buffalo
The Bills made five roster moves on Thursday. They signed wide receivers Deven Thompkins and Max Tomczak, waived cornerback Dorian Strong with a non-football injury, waived/injured running back Desmond Reid and waived wide receiver Gabriel Benyard. Thompkins is entering his fifth year in the NFL and was a minicamp invite with the Bills this week. The Utah State product made a memorable play on Wednesday, laying out to secure a deep touchdown pass from quarterback Shane Buechele . Thompkins previously played for the Falcons (2025), Panthers (2024) and Buccaneers (2022-23). He has 42 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown in his NFL career. Tomczak rejoins the Bills after signing with the team in May as an undrafted free agent. He spent his four-year collegiate career with Youngstown State. In 49 career games, Tomczak totaled a school-record 225 receptions, 3,024 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns
The Bills made five roster moves on Thursday. They signed wide receivers Deven Thompkins and Max Tomczak, waived cornerback Dorian Strong with a non-football injury, waived/injured running back Desmond Reid and waived wide receiver Gabriel Benyard. Thompkins is entering his fifth year in the NFL and was a minicamp invite with the Bills this week. The Utah State product made a memorable play on Wednesday, laying out to secure a deep touchdown pass from quarterback Shane Buechele. Thompkins previously played for the Falcons (2025), Panthers (2024) and Buccaneers (2022-23). He has 42 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown in his NFL career. Tomczak rejoins the Bills after signing with the team in May as an undrafted free agent. He spent his four-year collegiate career with Youngstown State. In 49 career games, Tomczak totaled a school-record 225 receptions, 3,024 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns
My first 53-man projection of the 2026 season is here, fellow rumblers. Let me be upfront: this is a way-too-early look, before a single preseason snap has been played and before training camp opens in late July. Things will change. That’s precisely what makes this exercise worth doing. What I can tell you right now is that Brandon Beane built this roster with more genuine depth than the Bills have had in years — particularly along the defensive front — and that identifying the final ten roster spots is legitimately difficult. Positions that were afterthoughts in previous offseasons are now actual competitions. Welcome to OTAs, where the picture starts to come into focus. Here’s my initial 53, the guys I would pick. In the next predictions, it’ll change to what I believe the Bills will do. For now, this is the starting point. Quarterback (3) Josh Allen , Shane Buechele , Kyle Allen Running Back (5) James Cook , Ty Johnson , Ray Davis , Frank Gore Jr., Desmond Reid Fullback (2) Ben VanSumeran, Jackson Acker Wide Receiver (X) (3) DJ Moore , Keon Coleman , Tyrell Shavers , Wide Receiver (Z) (6) Skyler Bell, Joshua Palmer , Mecole Hardman , Stephen Gosnell, Ja’Mori Maclin, Max Tomczak Wide Receiver (Slot) (4) Khalil Shakir , Trent Sherfield , Jalen Virgil , Gabriel Benyard Tight End (5) Dalton Kincaid , Dawson Knox , Jackson Hawes , Keleki Latu , Shane Zylstra Left Tackle (3) Dion Dawkins , Tylan Grable , Jude Bowry Left Guard (3) Alec Anderson , Austin Corbett , Nick Broeker Center (3) Connor McGovern , Sedrick Van Pran-Granger , Lloyd Cushenberry III Right Guard (2) O’Cyrus Torrence, Ar’Maj Reed-Adams Right Tackle (5) Spencer Brown , Chase Lundt , Travis Clayton , Bruno Fina, Da’Metrius Weatherspoon Nose Tackle (5) Deone Walker , DeWayne Carter , Phidarian Mathis , Tommy Akingbesote , Zion Logue Defensive Tackle/End (5) Ed Oliver , TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson , Zane Durant , Kody Huisman Outside Linebacker / EDGE (8) Greg Rousseau , Bradley Chubb , Michael Hoecht , Javon Solomon , TJ Parker, Mike Danna , Andre Jones Jr., Cade Denhoff Inside Linebacker (7) Terrel Bernard , Dorian Williams , Joe Andreessen , Keonta Jenkins, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Jimmy Ciarlo, Theron Gaines Cornerback (9) Christian Benford , Maxwell Hairston , Davison Igbinosun , Toriano Pride , MJ Devonshire , Daryl Porter Jr., Dorian Strong , Kani Walker, Jordan Dunbar Slot / Nickel Cornerback (3) Dee Alford , Jordan Hancock , Te’Cory Couch Safety (7) Cole Bishop , CJ Gardner-Johnson, Jalon Kilgore, Sam Franklin , Damar Hamlin , Geno Stone , Wande Owens Kicker (2) Tyler Bass , Maddux Trujillo Punter (2) Mitch Wishnowsky , Tommy Doman Long Snapper (1) Reid Ferguson Starter: Josh Allen Backup: Kyle Allen Analysis: Josh Allen is the guy. The unquestioned best player on this team, an MVP-level quarterback even when you feel like he could’ve been playing better, and the primary reason this franchise is among the contenders every year. The system around him changes — Joe Brady is now the head coach, not the offensive coordinator, and the offense should look and feel different in his year one with full command — but the foundation is unchanged. What has changed from last year is the backup. I’m going with two quarterbacks and dropping Buechele to the practice squad. Kyle Allen, signed as a free agent in March, gets the job. Buechele signed a reserve/futures deal and has been around this organization long enough to be an effective scout team option — that’s a practice squad role, not a 53-man role. That roster spot makes a difference somewhere else on this roster. Cut: Shane Buechele Starters : James Cook, Jackson Acker (FB) Backups: Ty Johnson, Ray Davis Analysis: Cook has established himself as one of the league’s more dynamic weapons. He demands a specific game plan from every defensive coordinator who faces him, and there’s still room for improvement as a pass catcher coming from the backfield, something new OC Pete Carmichael should bring [... truncated ...]
The Buffalo Bills continue their offseason workout program with Organized Team Activities (OTA), which begin at the team’s practice facilities today and continue on Tuesday, May 19, Thursday, May 21, and again from May 26-28 and June 1-4. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining a few key storylines to watch as the Bills gather for OTAs, including which veteran players are fighting to win a starting job—like left guard Alec Anderson (pictured below)—and which undrafted rookie free agents could make a big impression in front of head coach Joe Brady and president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane. Be sure to let us know which players and storylines you’re excited to track at OTAs in the comments section. Organized Team Activities (OTAs) represent a golden opportunity for veterans like left guard Alec Anderson (pictured below) and punter Mitch Wishnowsky to state their case for winning a starting role. OTAs are also the next chance for Buffalo ’s rookies to solidify their positions on the roster. With OTAs beginning today, we identify a few veterans who could be fighting for their jobs at OTAs; offer up a list of undrafted rookie free agents like University of Pittsburgh running back Desmond Reid (pictured below) and offensive lineman Bruno Fina looking to play their way onto the roster; and get to know rookie fullback Jackson Acker. Four Buffalo Bills Whose Jobs Could Be On the Line in OTAs – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Four Bills UDFAs Who Actually Matter at OTAs – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Bills rookie fullback Jackson Acker found ‘inspiration’ in watching Reggie Gilliam – Buffalo News (subscription required) One Dark Horse Who Should Make the Buffalo Bills’ Roster After OTAs – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Exploring why the Bills felt confident in drafting Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant (pictured below). Plus, more reaction to Buffalo’s 2026 schedule; which position groups are among the most improved heading into OTAs; running back/returner Ray Davis has launched his foundation and will be the subject of an upcoming movie; and more! How Zane Durant convinced the Bills he was ‘too good’ to pass on in the draft – Buffalo News (subscription required) Instant Reaction: Breaking Down The Bills 2026 Schedule – BuffaloBills.com Five Bills Position Groups Stand Out as Most Improved at Offseason’s Midpoint – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Bills RB Ray Davis launches foundation; movie about his life gets greenlit – Buffalo News (subscription required) Bills Mailbag: Which franchise legend should be next to be honored in the new stadium? – Buffalo News (subscription required) Bills will not implode old Highmark Stadium. Here’s what you’ll see during the season – Democrat & Chronicle Is the Bills 2026 roster better than 2025? – Buffalo Rumblings How good have Brandon Beane’s drafts really been? – Buffalo Rumblings How Brandon Beane’s drafts have compared to other top GMs – Buffalo Rumblings Which NFL team had the best 2026 schedule reveal? – Buffalo Rumblings Bills division rival 2026 draft analysis: New York Jets – Buffalo Rumblings Can you guess this Bills running back in today’s in-5 trivia game – Buffalo Rumblings
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