The Buffalo Bills are not messing around with their 53-player roster, officially releasing third-string quarterback Shane Buechele today. This move comes despite Buechele putting in a legitimate shift, even leading the team to a win in their preseason finale. Talk about a tough break.
A Solid Preseason Showing Wasn’t Enough
Think about it: Buechele played the *entire* game in that last preseason tilt. The dude completed 26 of 38 passes for 196 yards. That’s a solid stat line, not exactly a train wreck, and it capped off with a 28-27 victory. You’d think that kind of performance, especially securing a win, would earn you at least a bit more leeway, right? Apparently not in Buffalo. The Bills made it clear they aren’t carrying three quarterbacks into the regular season, and Buechele is the odd man out.
The Bills’ QB Room Is Locked Down
It’s a tough break for Buechele, but let’s be real, the Bills’ quarterback situation is pretty set in stone. Josh Allen is the undisputed starter, the guy who runs that offense. And Kyle Allen is firmly entrenched as his backup. This decision really just solidifies their depth chart. For Buechele, though, it means he’s now in limbo. The good news for him is that Buffalo will likely try to scoop him up for their practice squad, assuming no other team makes a move and snags him for their active roster. That’s the hope, anyway, for a guy who just delivered a winning effort.
So, while Buechele showed he can get it done, his future in Buffalo, at least on the main roster, is over for now. It’ll be interesting to see if he lands on that practice squad or if another team sees his potential from that 196-yard, 28-27 winning performance and gives him a shot.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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