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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en"> <title>Buffalo Rumblings - All Posts</title> <subtitle>Buffalo Bills news, notes, discussions, opinions and analysis. 24/7/365 since 4/7/2007.</subtitle> <icon>https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48063/buffalorumblings_fave.png</icon> <updated>2025-07-07T13:49:28-04:00</updated> <id>http://www.buffalorumblings.com/rss/current/</id> <link type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" rel="alternate"/> <entry> <published>2025-07-07T13:49:28-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-07T13:49:28-04:00</updated> <title>Pick the play of the game from Bills vs. Patriots 2024 Week 16</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/NMLV_FMuQLl4L8LD4FIZe3990Es=/0x0:4514x3009/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74166330/2191119949.0.jpg" /> <figcaption>Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Closer than anyone would have liked</p> <p id="me2mHR">The <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a>’ 2024 season has been written. So let’s add some “illustrations!” If you’re new to Plays That Defined, this isn’t a highlight recap, but rather a cathartic retelling of the past season, chapter by chapter. </p><p id="M1Q65Q">Don’t vote for your favorite play necessarily, vote for the one that best represents that game’s narrative. I’ll recap the game to refresh your memory, but don’t feel locked in by my narrative.</p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="usnJFE"><h2 id="EAyTdY">Chapter 16: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills</h2><p id="DslOzT">The Buffalo Bills sat at 11-3 and were hosting the lowly 3-11 <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>. A blowout win was the expectation. But the Bills decided to tempt fate instead. Remember the all-red Color Rush uniforms? Originally, teams weren’t supposed to mix and match with their non-Color Rush kits, but apparently that rule either expired, Buffalo sought special permission, or it was never a rule to begin with. </p><p id="f6CnWB">The Bills elected to pair their red jerseys with white pants to host New England, which looks pretty much exactly like the Patriots’ throwbacks. The football gods didn’t like this insult and cursed Buffalo to start off slow. They recovered and had a hell of a second half to win, but the game was closer than anyone would have predicted. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="3U3Iz4"><h3 id="mLNLfh">Drake Maye’s passing touchdown (Q1; 12:06)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bqAbtD1T5PPhh1m2DIb0oltRaTc=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26039644/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_16___Patriots_at_Bills___Drake_Maye_to_Kayshon_Boutte.gif"> </figure><p id="8XV76m">I elected to show a Drake Maye passing touchdown (he had two) because he had the best day as a passer in Western New York on this date. This play was certainly highlight worthy and showed off a Patriots team that simply hadn’t been showing up the rest of the season. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="1ZFesH"><h3 id="f9QEdo">James Cook’s long touchdown (Q2; 12:05)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ns1pEnwYrtiOqPCPJMms1QUrvyE=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26039643/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_16___Patriots_at_Bills___James_Cook_TD.gif"> </figure><p id="wFJFwD">Statistically, a lot of numbers favor New England’s offense, but the run game was mostly tilted toward Buffalo in large part thanks to the effort of running back James Cook. A first-down run is intended to stay on schedule, but Cook broke through the clutter to go way ahead of schedule. In a game that featured only two offensive touchdowns for the Bills, this was a pretty big deal. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="P9Wqy1"><h3 id="25p3Ee">Allen’s interception (Q2; 8:19)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/A1BREBUBBZ6cfX34X1HEPS4HIMs=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26039642/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_16___Patriots_at_Bills___Josh_Allen_interception.gif"> </figure><p id="GjonPL">Being candid, the interception itself is not a concern. What <em>was </em>a concern was the frequency in which New England made a stop on third down. Buffalo faced 11 third downs and converted a mere four of them. The fact this started on 3rd &amp; 16 is a testament to Buffalo’s overall struggle. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="NEvJ89"><h3 id="y9UcqD">Taron Johnson’s fumble recovery touchdown (Q4; 10:17)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/H1x8ZHZI6FPc3dDqKYaubPZsu9o=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26039641/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_16___Patriots_at_Bills___Taron_Johnson_fumble_recovery_TD.gif"> </figure><p id="9MWuvD">It’s not that the Bills would have lost the game for sure had this not happened, but it certainly raises the question. There’s no real question about the play of the defense. After allowing scores on the first two drives, they didn’t allow another until the final Pats drive. Three second half turnovers were the highlights and this one for sure the best of the trio. This is all despite some major hiccups, which we’ll discuss...</p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="x8KRPd"><h3 id="ThqSQY">Kaiir Elam’s defensive pass interference (Q4; 1:54)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/F-446u825H30kf3UCXeBFZNuS74=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26039640/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_16___Patriots_at_Bills___Kaiir_Elam_DPI.gif"> </figure><p id="LQYslz">...now. <br>This was Kaiir Elam’s second defensive pass interference call. <br>On this drive. </p><p id="Ne48bm">With goal to go. New England had <em>nine </em>attempts at a score starting four yards from the end zone. Elam’s mistakes were a major factor in the Patriots having so many chances from point-blank range. Elam wasn’t alone either. Buffalo had 13 assessed penalties, which included five defensive pass interference flags. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="mmHJ6M"><div id="ivCmKe"><div data-anthem-component="poll:12648394"></div></div> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/7/24456777/plays-that-defined-the-2024-bills-week-16-vs-patriots"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/7/24456777/plays-that-defined-the-2024-bills-week-16-vs-patriots</id> <author> <name>Skarekrow</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-07T12:23:21-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-07T12:23:21-04:00</updated> <title> Which Bills players are on the roster bubble?</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="NFL: Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/KoTt3bFwY5F01dJuwpHgSC_EAuc=/0x0:3997x2665/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74166189/usa_today_21892826.0.jpg" /> <figcaption>Mark Konezny-Imagn Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Plus, sizing up the competition to win the backup QB job behind Josh Allen.</p> <p id="qIMCjS">Since the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> began routinely winning AFC East championships and established themselves as one of the best teams in the NFL, competition to earn a spot on the 53-man roster has been intense each summer. This year figures to be no different as general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott try to whittle their roster down before the season starts.</p><p id="yjdm6D">Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining a list of potential veterans who could find themselves fighting for a roster spot later this summer.</p><h2 id="3MqBuU">Which Bills players are on the roster bubble?</h2><p id="anh7Us">From offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark and cornerbacks Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis to backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and linebackers Baylon Spector and Shaq Thompson, which notable veterans could be on the outside looking in after cuts are made by the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Aug. 26?</p><ul><li id="hB8o75"><a href="https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_af84cab5-8d12-4c01-a24a-459856d1ca1e.html">Buffalo Bills roundtable: Which notable players start camp on the roster bubble? - Buffalo News (subscription required)</a></li><li id="fAop10"><a href="https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2025/06/buffalo-bills-post-spring-53-man-roster-projection-tough-decisions-loom-in-secondary.html">Buffalo Bills post-spring 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions loom in secondary - </a><a href="http://newyorkupstate.com/">newyorkupstate.com</a></li><li id="5DUHE0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6432534/2025/06/18/bills-post-spring-53-man-roster-projection-wide-receiver-linebacker/">Bills post-spring 53-man roster projection: A possible bump at receiver and trim at linebacker - The Athletic (subscription required)</a></li><li id="TbkJmb"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/free-agency-4-bills-additions-already-on-chopping-block-ahead-of-minicamp">4 Bills additions already on chopping block ahead of minicamp - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a></li><li id="0hjYnF"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-predicted-to-release-playmaking-lb-in-53-man-roster-prediction">Buffalo Bills predicted to release playmaking LB in 53-man roster prediction - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a></li><li id="O1UNK6"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/lb-competition-bills-roster-math-could-turn-fourth-year-linebacker-salary-cap-casualty-baylon-spector">Bills’ roster math could turn fourth-year linebacker into salary cap casualty - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a></li></ul><h2 id="1gAKsT">Sizing up the backup QB competition</h2><p id="E3xS8m">A look at the battle to serve as the backup to reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, a competition between incumbent Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White.</p><ul><li id="VjvZz6"><a href="https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_8e144709-10c0-4182-b65f-f45f30209b13.html">Ryan O’Halloran: Buffalo Bills’ Mike White leans on past experience as QB2 competition looms - Buffalo News (subscription required)</a></li><li id="NyTn1a"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/mitch-trubisky-backup-qb-status-former-pro-bowler-on-track-for-josh-allen-understudy-role">Bills’ backup QB status: Former Pro Bowler on track for Josh Allen understudy role - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a></li><li id="Y9uFuV"><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/buffalo-bills-announce-major-camp-decision-on-josh-allen-backup-mitch-trubisky">Bills Making Major Camp Decision on Josh Allen Backup - Athlon Sports</a></li><li id="pWqxVm"><a href="https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/buffalo-bills/mitch-trubisky-mike-white-qb2-competition/">Latest Minicamp Reports Could Spell Trouble for Bills Veteran QB - Heavy Sports</a></li><li id="yf1cPV"><a href="https://bvmsports.com/2025/06/13/bills-backup-quarterback-battle-mike-white-vs-mitch-trubisky/">Bills Backup Quarterback Battle: Mike White vs. Mitch Trubisky - BVM Sports</a></li><li id="HR72j7"><a href="https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/buffalo-bills/bills-predicted-part-ways-mike-white/">Bills Predicted to Part Ways With Veteran QB at Final Cuts - Heavy Sports</a></li></ul><h2 id="lGYRCf">Even more Bills news</h2><p id="2r3RBT">We hear from Hall of Fame former Bills head coach Marv Levy as he approaches his 100th birthday; plus, grades on Terry Pegula’s reign as Bills owner; find out which quartet of Bills are considered the best players in the NFL according to their jersey number; run through the all-time top 10 cornerbacks in franchise history; and more!</p><ul><li id="uDGhuI"><a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/local/history/article_7322cd92-33be-4ad2-ad66-7a5805aa4369.html">Erik Brady: Marv Levy approaches his centenary as Buffalo’s most beloved - Buffalo News (subscription required)</a></li><li id="GJBm1w"><a href="https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/article_6fbae4a8-6149-4c55-b9c1-efa0e1628f45.html">Bills Mailbag: What grade should Terry Pegula get as owner? - Buffalo News (subscription required)</a></li><li id="hJd0Nc"><a href="https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2025/07/07/buffalo-bills-named-top-nfl-jersey-numbers-2025/84467413007/">Josh Allen leads 4 Buffalo Bills named NFL’s best players by jersey number - Democrat &amp; Chronicle</a></li><li id="5wkqJ9"><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-2025-nfl-players-by-jersey-number-from-roquan-smith-to-leonard-williams-a-0-99-ranking-of-the-best/">Top 2025 NFL players by jersey number: From Roquan Smith to Leonard Williams, a 0-99 ranking of the best - CBS Sports</a></li><li id="hcfnc5"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/legends-top-10-cornerbacks-where-does-tre-davious-white-fall">Bills’ All-Time Top 10 Cornerbacks: Where does Tre’Davious White fall? - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills</a></li><li id="uOvCPP"><a href="https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nfl/bills/jim-kelly-football-camp-buffalo-bills/71-ad5f06fd-6c8e-4f0b-9d15-e0873487a1b6">Jim Kelly Football Camp openings are still available | </a><a href="http://wgrz.com">wgrz.com</a></li><li id="crVLgc"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45597769/picking-best-nfl-draft-picks-ever-every-slot-common-era-1967-2024">The best NFL draft pick ever at every slot from No. 1 to 262 - ESPN</a></li></ul><h2 id="HmH9s4">Buffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings</h2><ul><li id="Nj1Pgt"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/3/24454246/wholl-step-up-for-josh-allen-and-the-bills-offense-in-key-moments-of-2025-nfl-season">Who’ll step up for Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense when needed during 2025 NFL season? - Buffalo Rumblings</a></li><li id="vnqPUh"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/2/24460015/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-defensive-back-daryl-porter-2025-nfl-offseason">90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: DB Daryl Porter - Buffalo Rumblings</a></li><li id="h1H0v9"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/2/24459968/bills-reacts-survey-where-will-buffalo-finish-in-the-afc-east">Bills Reacts survey: Where will Buffalo finish in the AFC East? - Buffalo Rumblings</a></li><li id="46vuTB"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/5/24461068/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-quarterback-shane-buechele-2025-nfl-offseason">90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: QB Shane Buechele - Buffalo Rumblings</a></li><li id="Mzi1aJ"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/3/24460794/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-fullback-reggie-gilliam-2025-nfl-offseason">90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: FB Reggie Gilliam - Buffalo Rumblings</a></li></ul> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/7/24460944/buffalo-rumblinks-77-bills-players-roster-bubble-dane-jackson-mitchell-trubisky-baylon-spector"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/7/24460944/buffalo-rumblinks-77-bills-players-roster-bubble-dane-jackson-mitchell-trubisky-baylon-spector</id> <author> <name>John Boccacino</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-07T07:00:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-07T07:00:00-04:00</updated> <title>Can you guess this Bills punter in today’s in-5 trivia game?</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/xnQH1EL3Rnwn45VULsQmPIy4ybo=/250x0:2950x1800/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74165620/br_social.0.png" /> </figure> <p>Can you name this Buffalo Bills player in five clues or less?</p> <p id="f57vlZ">Hey Bills fans! We’re back for another day of the Buffalo Rumblings in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnfmQuoaaJUnUr-krOvIQJBz2t1U7cRBJFoCjIJHlOHMaTDw/viewform?usp=header">this Google Form</a>.</p><div id="E99BDt"><iframe src="https://games.voxmedia.com/networks/br/07-07-2025" width="100%" height="900" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allow="clipboard-read; clipboard-write" style="margin-bottom: 25px;"></iframe></div><p id="cxS1Kh">If you can’t see the embedded game and you’re using Apple News, <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5">click this link</a>. </p><h2 id="GxKS63">Previous games</h2><p id="vsvnIs"><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-06-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Sunday, July 6, 2025</a><br><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-05-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Saturday, July 5, 2025</a><br><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-04-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Friday, July 4, 2025</a></p><h2 id="2pBKiD">Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games</h2><p id="eYul3Q"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-games">NFL in-5</a><br><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mlb-games">MLB in-5</a><br><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mma-games">MMA in-5</a></p><h2 id="byQJNB">Buffalo Rumblings in-5 instructions</h2><p id="W0BSQ4">The goal of the game is to <strong>guess the correct Bills player</strong> with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in <strong>BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS</strong>. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.</p><p id="UzewZY">After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnfmQuoaaJUnUr-krOvIQJBz2t1U7cRBJFoCjIJHlOHMaTDw/viewform?usp=header">this Google Form</a>.</p> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/7/24462887/sb-nation-bills-daily-trivia-in-5"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/7/24462887/sb-nation-bills-daily-trivia-in-5</id> <author> <name>Matt Warren</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-06T11:15:36-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-06T11:15:36-04:00</updated> <title>Buffalo Bills have a massive situation to tackle with DT DaQuan Jones</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="NFL: AFC Championship-Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/8mMuBUPs6yQbqn-xqan16NM0Nfg=/0x130:3084x2186/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74164817/usa_today_25289817.0.jpg" /> <figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>After a down year, could the Bills release their veteran one-tech?</p> <p id="jBZwlR">For as long as head coach Sean McDermott has been with the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a>, the most important position on the entire defense has arguably been the nose tackle, or one-tech defensive lineman. That’s the person who occupies multiple gaps, keeping the linebackers clean and his fellow defensive linemen in one-gap situations. </p><p id="sNa2Tz">Have the Bills always had a great player at that spot? No, they have not. Just look at the Star Lotulelei years for evidence of that. However, the team struck gold when they signed a veteran to replace Lotulelei a few years ago. Buffalo’s defense functioned at a much higher level with this 2022 free agent signee on the field than it did with him off of it.</p><p id="sHb7Pi">Age catches up to us all, however, and this player seemed to start that decline last season. Will the Bills retain his services? Can he perform like he did before suffering a serious injury in 2023? </p><p id="7c2Zuh">In today’s installment of our “90 players in 90 days” series, we discuss Buffalo’s one-tech defensive tackle.</p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="QNTAHp"><p id="dDjWDg"><strong>Name:</strong> DaQuan Jones<br><strong>Number: </strong>92<br><strong>Position: </strong>DT<br><strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6’4”, 320 pounds<br><strong>Age: </strong>33 (34 on 12/27/2025)<br><strong>Experience/Draft: </strong>12; selected by the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> in the fourth round (No. 112 overall) of the 2014 <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a><br><strong>College: </strong>Penn State<br><strong>Acquired: </strong>Signed with Buffalo on 3/16/2022</p><p id="r2QxcL"><strong>Financial situation (per Spotrac):</strong> Jones enters the final year of his two-year contract extension, which he signed prior to the start of the 2024 NFL season. That deal is worth $16 million overall. For the 2025 NFL season, Jones carries a cap hit of $9.408 million if he makes the 53-man roster. If Buffalo releases him before Week 1, they will carry a dead-cap charge of $7.632 million.</p><p id="MSLBxc"><strong>2024 Recap:</strong> After an injury-plagued 2023 season, in which Jones spent time on Injured Reserve thanks to a torn pectoral muscle, it was a welcome sign to see the big veteran appear in 16 of Buffalo’s 17 regular-season games and all three of their playoff contests, as well. The only game where Jones didn’t play, Buffalo’s Week 18 matchup against the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>, was meaningless, and he sat due to coach’s decision and not injury. </p><p id="rCStzh">Statistically, Jones did not have a great year, as he totaled 23 tackles, 2.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits, and one pass knockdown while playing half of the team’s snaps on defense. However, in fairness to Jones, it’s hard to quantify a player’s impact statistically at the position he plays. Jones had six tackles in Buffalo’s three playoff games, which placed him one behind both Ed Oliver and Austin Johnson among Bills’ defensive tackles in the postseason.</p><p id="dHdfOD"><strong>Positional outlook: </strong>Jones is one of nine defensive tackles currently in camp. Ed Oliver, DeWayne Carter, T.J. Sanders, Zion Logue, Marcus Harris, Larry Ogunjobi, Casey Rogers, and Deone Walker are the others.</p><p id="3Qnpg4"><strong>2025 Offseason:</strong> Jones is healthy and participating in offseason work to date.</p><p id="wyPWTW"><strong>2025 Season outlook:</strong> Only five players on Buffalo’s roster — Josh Allen, Dion Dawkins, Dawson Knox, Matt Milano, and Ed Oliver — have a higher cap hit this season than Jones. For this reason, there has been some speculation that he could be a cap casualty this summer. </p><p id="5QuLgq">However, while the Bills have invested plenty into their defensive line since the 2024 season ended, they haven’t added another experienced player who is a true, space-eating one-tech player like Jones is. Unless the team plans to shift its entire philosophy as to how the front-seven operates, that indicates that Jones is likely safe moving forward.</p><p id="mE5VXa">That isn’t to say he’s entirely safe, however, as he is an older player whose best years seem to be behind him. Add in that Buffalo drafted two defensive tackles and signed another this offseason, and there is the potential for Jones to be released at some point in August. </p><p id="mimuvR">In order for that to happen, the Bills would have to be happy with a foursome at defensive tackle consisting of Oliver, Carter, Sanders, and Walker for the first six weeks of the year. Free agent signee Larry Ogunjobi is suspended for the first six games of the season thanks to a positive PED test, so he would come back and be the fifth defensive tackle in a scenario where Jones is released.</p><p id="cQmBtd">Is it worth saving $1.8 million on the 2025 cap to release Jones? Are the Bills better without him on the field than they are with him? Those two questions are what the coaching staff needs to answer before Week 1, as Jones’ entire salary is guaranteed if he is on Buffalo’s roster for that first contest thanks to his status as a vested veteran. </p><p id="0yhaMv">My gut says that he’s on the team, but I don’t think it’s outside of the realm of possibility that he’s released in favor of a youth movement if Walker shows that he can anchor the line this summer.</p><p id="UH9mXD"></p> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/6/24461721/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-defensive-tackle-daquan-jones-2025-nfl-offseason"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/6/24461721/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-defensive-tackle-daquan-jones-2025-nfl-offseason</id> <author> <name>Sean Murphy</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-06T07:00:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-06T07:00:00-04:00</updated> <title>Can you guess this Bills d-lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ubolZV2OyO9l6D0dCLq6DKg-iE8=/250x0:2950x1800/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74164522/br_social.0.png" /> </figure> <p>Can you name this Buffalo Bills player in five clues or less?</p> <p id="f57vlZ">Hey Bills fans! We’re back for another day of the Buffalo Rumblings in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnfmQuoaaJUnUr-krOvIQJBz2t1U7cRBJFoCjIJHlOHMaTDw/viewform?usp=header">this Google Form</a>.</p><div id="E99BDt"><iframe src="https://games.voxmedia.com/networks/br/07-06-2025" width="100%" height="900" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allow="clipboard-read; clipboard-write" style="margin-bottom: 25px;"></iframe></div><p id="cxS1Kh">If you can’t see the embedded game and you’re using Apple News, <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5">click this link</a>. </p><h2 id="GxKS63">Previous games</h2><p id="vsvnIs"><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-05-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Saturday, July 5, 2025</a><br><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-04-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Friday, July 4, 2025</a><br><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-03-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Thursday, July 3, 2025</a></p><h2 id="2pBKiD">Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games</h2><p id="eYul3Q"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-games">NFL in-5</a><br><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mlb-games">MLB in-5</a><br><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mma-games">MMA in-5</a></p><h2 id="byQJNB">Buffalo Rumblings in-5 instructions</h2><p id="W0BSQ4">The goal of the game is to <strong>guess the correct Bills player</strong> with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in <strong>BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS</strong>. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.</p><p id="UzewZY">After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnfmQuoaaJUnUr-krOvIQJBz2t1U7cRBJFoCjIJHlOHMaTDw/viewform?usp=header">this Google Form</a>.</p> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/6/24462374/sb-nation-bills-daily-trivia-in-5"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/6/24462374/sb-nation-bills-daily-trivia-in-5</id> <author> <name>Matt Warren</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-05T15:20:53-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-05T15:20:53-04:00</updated> <title>Do the Buffalo Bills have room for QB Shane Buechele?</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="NFL: Buffalo Bills Minicamp" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/k8HWdQASF6slVBxF7MC8J6DDrcc=/0x161:1957x1466/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74164012/usa_today_26424601.0.jpg" /> <figcaption>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Buffalo’s third-string quarterback entering the 2024 season has some competition this summer</p> <p id="1SpDey">The <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> have a tight-knit quarterback room, as all four players in the positional group seem to enjoy each others’ company. It also helps that the team has the reigning MVP at the helm, as he’s one of the best overall players in the NFL.</p><p id="DdPnXB">Will the team make any changes at quarterback? Traditionally, head coach Sean McDermott has gone with two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Given that there are currently four men in camp at the position, something has to give.</p><p id="kDQH6l">In today’s installment of “90 players in 90 days,” we discuss one of those four quarterbacks.</p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="6GjFzU"><p id="f09KrU"><strong>Name:</strong> Shane Buechele<br><strong>Number:</strong> 6<br><strong>Position: </strong>QB<br><strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6’, 210 pounds<br><strong>Age: </strong>27 (28 on 1/8/2025)<br><strong>Experience/Draft:</strong> 4; signed with the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com">Kansas City Chiefs</a> following the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2021 NFL Draft</a><br><strong>College: </strong>SMU<br><strong>Acquired:</strong> Originally signed with Buffalo’s practice squad on 8/31/2023</p><p id="WQLKR9"><strong>Financial situation (per Spotrac):</strong> Buechele signed a one-year contract worth a total of $1.03 million. That number represents his cap hit if he makes the 53-man roster. There are no guarantees on the deal, so Buffalo can release him any time prior to Week 1 without carrying a dead-cap charge.</p><p id="q7iK3E"><strong>2024 Recap:</strong> Buechele appeared in Buffalo’s first preseason game last year. He completed 6-of-10 passes for 53 yards, throwing no touchdowns and one interception. He rushed three times for 22 yards in the games. He also took six sacks. Following that contest, a 33-6 loss to the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>, Buechele appeared on the injury report with a neck injury. That injury ultimately ended his season before it began, as Buechele was placed on Injured Reserve on August 13.</p><p id="W3f6Xq"><strong>Positional outlook: </strong>Buechele is one of four quarterbacks on the current roster, joining Josh Allen, Mitchell Trubisky, and Mike White.</p><p id="MlP49H"><strong>2025 Offseason: </strong>Buechele is healthy and participating in offseason work to date. </p><p id="r4daAh"><strong>2025 Season outlook:</strong> There is next to zero chance that Buechele breaks camp on the 53-man roster — unless two of Buffalo’s top three quarterbacks are injured, that is. Even in that scenario, it’s possible that the Bills would contact an unsigned veteran before keeping Buechele. prospects for the practice squad are even cloudy this season, as a lot will likely depend on what Buffalo does at the backup spot.</p><p id="d5vsPM">If the Bills maintain the status quo, breaking camp with Allen and Trubisky as the top two quarterbacks, then I’d assume that Mike White will remain with the club as the third quarterback, thereby taking Buechele’s assumed place as the practice squad QB. This is exactly what happened last season after Buechele was injured and the player signed to replace him in the preseason, Ben DiNucci, wasn’t retained. </p><p id="xcCfji">If Buffalo decide to cut ties with Trubisky and use White as the backup, then Buechele will likely stay on the practice squad. There’s an outside chance that this happens, but the money saved by moving from Trubisky ($2.46 million cap hit; $750,000 dead-cap charge if released) to White ($1.195 million cap hit; $0 dead-cap charge) nets the Bills around $500,000 on the cap. If they think it’s worth it, they’ll do it. I don’t believe it’s worth it, so I wouldn’t.</p><p id="II4YkH">In short, I suspect the Bills are going to release Buechele at the end of August and keep Trubisky and White. However, there’s a chance that Buechele remains with the club on the practice squad if the Bills decide to go in a different direction. </p> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/5/24461068/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-quarterback-shane-buechele-2025-nfl-offseason"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/5/24461068/90-buffalo-bills-players-in-90-days-quarterback-shane-buechele-2025-nfl-offseason</id> <author> <name>Sean Murphy</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-05T15:17:10-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-05T15:17:10-04:00</updated> <title>Pick the play of the game from Bills vs. Lions 2024 Week 15</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/WCq8PMTBK3iv6nzIdk1ZIsuIxhY=/0x0:3891x2594/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74164004/2189593405.0.jpg" /> <figcaption>Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Nearly unstoppable offenses</p> <p id="me2mHR">The <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a>’ 2024 season has been written. So let’s add some “illustrations!” If you’re new to Plays That Defined, this isn’t a highlight recap, but rather a cathartic retelling of the past season, chapter by chapter. </p><p id="M1Q65Q">Don’t vote for your favorite play necessarily, vote for the one that best represents that game’s narrative. I’ll recap the game to refresh your memory, but don’t feel locked in by my narrative.</p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="usnJFE"><h2 id="EAyTdY">Chapter 15: Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions</h2><p id="DslOzT">After losing a shootout to the <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a>, the Bills found themselves on the right side of an incredibly high-scoring game. Looking at the box score, you might think that both offenses were unstoppable. While true much of the day, early successes on defense set Buffalo up to take an early lead and set the tone. </p><p id="QiZkpx">As a matter of fact, the game only had a single lead change; when the 0-0 tie to start the contest tipped to the Bills’ favor with their first touchdown. While Detroit got the game within one-score a couple times, most of their day was firmly in Buffalo’s rearview. The final score doesn’t reveal that the proximity of the scores came with 12 seconds to go. Not impossible to find another touchdown, but also not very likely. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="DHGERN"><h3 id="8MnyBL">Early stop (Q1; 8:43)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/f2ZtJG8OyR0wmixaO-ycU8g4KU0=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26038525/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_15___Bills_at_Lions___Ed_Oliver_strip_sack_Lions_recover.gif"> </figure><p id="PcPMLN">On paper, the Bills’ defense had a terrible day, allowing 42 points. In totality that’s hard to argue but the defense completely shut down the Lions’ first two drives, allowing the offense to pull ahead and never look back. This strip sack by defensive tackle Ed Oliver stopped drive number two for the Lions. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="BLYjgA"><h3 id="kXdhgX">James Cook’s 41-yard touchdown (Q3; 13:20)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/B_JZF4gMa12hl7LPYmHOCAjKiaI=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26038576/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_15___Bills_at_Lions___James_Cook_TD.gif"> </figure><p id="DBG5By">I could have crashed your browser just making touchdown GIFs but elected to try and stick to one touchdown per team as the “scoring surrogate.” For the Bills, if you go back and look at the scoring plays there’s this odd sense of ease as they float into the end zone. Even with the hair pull on this one, James Cook still displayed the seeming inevitability of a Bills scoring play. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="t8sYpR"><h3 id="TH6fV4">The turnover (Q3; 5:17)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/rpM4ZvJEvWt4wCdot1N4CiRVxWc=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26038527/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_15___Bills_at_Lions___Benford_FF_and_Milano_recovery.gif"> </figure><p id="dyMLwi">This was the only turnover of the game and came when things were certainly not in hand for Buffalo. The pass to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown looked quite promising until cornerback Christian Benford dislodged the ball, and linebacker Matt Milano picked it up. I suggested above that the game was a little less close than the one-score outcome suggests and this stop was a major reason why. On a day where both teams scored plenty, each stop was amplified. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="Mr6aEB"><h3 id="b1yEKN">Lions’ long touchdown (Q3; 1:52)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/JZsJIHW1m0_vtnp_zeOlsr8stjw=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26038568/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_15___Bills_at_Lions___Long_TD_for_Lions.gif"> </figure><p id="JZkL40">It wasn’t any easier selecting a Lions touchdown as a surrogate, but I ultimately went with their best. The 66-yard pass to St. Brown was the longest of the day for either team. Contrasting the Bills’ scores, there was a sense of effort on the part of the Lions, with each point an uphill battle. </p><p id="R4uIK6">The ball placement here had nearly zero room for error and St. Brown needed to avoid the quick tackle and take the angle to beat a few others to make this highlight-reel play. Let no one claim that Detroit didn’t put in the effort in this game, with an incredible number of effort performances to go toe-to-toe with Buffalo. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="2MPx3M"><h3 id="0obKTy">Onside kick (Q4; 12:00)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/LpmWefETQlXWyaHQvcqXuX4n6DE=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26038530/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_15___Bills_at_Lions___Onside_kick.gif"> </figure><p id="YSg3RS">Further evidence to the above comes from the number haymakers the Lions tried to throw toward the Bills. With 12 minutes to play and down by 10, Detroit chose to try an onside kick. Personally I <em>loved </em>the decision as neither team seemed able to stop the other’s offense. Trying to steal a possession in an attempt to eat into the 10-point deficit at this point in the game seemed wise, though in most games you might argue this was premature. </p><p id="5qh19h">In addition to this onside kick, Detroit scored on a big-man touchdown when they declared an extra offensive lineman eligible and actually threw him the ball. They went for it on fourth down three times. While two occurred late in the game, a 4th &amp; 4 in the first half was a roll of the dice that didn’t seem needed. </p><p id="ZzSqDU">For the record they converted all three, but the narrative I’m trying to establish is that although the final score was close, it was evident that the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> threw everything <em>and </em>the kitchen sink to try and take down the Bills, which is a testament to the respect Buffalo commands. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="Y2ssjf"><h3 id="5v2oR4">Negated TD (Q4; 2:55)</h3><figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/LJcvOyip1a1JTfZDv0NAbrqCXhk=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/26038531/Plays_That_Define_2024___Week_15___Bills_at_Lions___Negated_TD.gif"> </figure><p id="SbLFGp">I said I tried to stick to one touchdown per team and I did. This technically was negated due to penalty. Why include a play that didn’t actually even count? This series is all about the <em>story</em>. While the score is certainly the most important part of the game’s outcome, the story in this game (to me at least) is how far apart the two teams were despite the one-score ending. The Lions’ seemed to be fighting an uphill battle, which stands in contrast to this this play. The casual toss for an easy score was only stopped by the Bills themselves. </p><hr class="p-entry-hr" id="9TQe5A"><div id="8gkFCX"><div data-anthem-component="poll:12647649"></div></div> </content> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/5/24456016/plays-that-defined-the-2024-buffalo-bills-week-15-vs-detroit-lions"/> <id>https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2025/7/5/24456016/plays-that-defined-the-2024-buffalo-bills-week-15-vs-detroit-lions</id> <author> <name>Skarekrow</name> </author> </entry> <entry> <published>2025-07-05T07:00:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-05T07:00:00-04:00</updated> <title>Can you guess this Bills receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?</title> <content type="html"> <figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/38ufWefl0rL3ermqN_fsP5yxdTw=/250x0:2950x1800/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/74163461/br_social.0.png" /> </figure> <p>Can you name this Buffalo Bills player in five clues or less?</p> <p id="f57vlZ">Hey Bills fans! We’re back for another day of the Buffalo Rumblings in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnfmQuoaaJUnUr-krOvIQJBz2t1U7cRBJFoCjIJHlOHMaTDw/viewform?usp=header">this Google Form</a>.</p><div id="E99BDt"><iframe src="https://games.voxmedia.com/networks/br/07-05-2025" width="100%" height="900" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allow="clipboard-read; clipboard-write" style="margin-bottom: 25px;"></iframe></div><p id="cxS1Kh">If you can’t see the embedded game and you’re using Apple News, <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5">click this link</a>. </p><h2 id="GxKS63">Previous games</h2><p id="vsvnIs"><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-04-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Friday, July 4, 2025</a><br><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-03-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Thursday, July 3, 2025</a><br><a href="https://buffalorumblings.com/games/in-5/07-02-2025?itm_medium=site&amp;itm_source=article&amp;itm_campaign=in-five">Wednesday, July 2, 2025</a></p><h2 id="2pBKiD">Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games</h2><p id="eYul3Q"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-games">NFL in-5</a><br><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mlb-games">MLB in-5</a><br><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mma-games">MMA in-5</a></p><h2 id="byQJNB">Buffalo Rumblings in-5 instructions</h2><p id="W0BSQ4">The goal of the game is to <strong>guess the correct Bills player</strong> with the help of up to five clues. 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