The Buffalo Bills just dropped their practice squad additions on Monday, and if you weren’t paying super close attention, you might have missed one of the most intriguing names on the list: Jedrick Wills Jr. This isn’t just some random signing; it’s a move that should make any NFL fan sit up and take notice as the regular season officially kicks off.
The 10th Overall Pick, On the Practice Squad?
Seriously, if you heard the news about the Bills’ practice squad, one name should absolutely jump out at you: Jedrick Wills Jr. We’re talking about the offensive tackle who was taken as the *tenth overall pick* in the 2020 NFL Draft. Yeah, the Buffalo Bills just brought that Jedrick Wills Jr. onto their practice squad. It’s a move that certainly raises some eyebrows given his draft pedigree and what that means for a player’s career trajectory. Wills was released by the Bears just this past Sunday. And it’s worth remembering that he missed the entire 2025 season while he was rehabbing an injury. Landing a player with that kind of early career draft status, even after a year out of the game, is definitely a development worth watching for Buffalo. He’s also one of three players joining the practice squad who weren’t even with the team during training camp. That shows the Bills are looking for talent wherever they can find it.
Buechele Returns to the QB Room
Speaking of quick turnarounds, quarterback Shane Buechele is also back on the practice squad. The Bills had actually cut him just this past Sunday, but he’s already rejoining their quarterback room, which includes starter Josh Allen and Kyle Allen. Buechele definitely saw a lot of work in the preseason. He played the entire game in the preseason finale, putting up some solid numbers. During that performance, he completed 26 of his 38 passes for a total of 196 yards. After getting all those reps and then being released, it’s a quick shift to be back on the squad and ready to go for the regular season. Having a guy who knows the system and has recent game action is always a smart move for depth.
More Names Join the Practice Squad
Beyond Wills and Buechele, the Bills are bringing in even more players to round out their practice squad. Wide receiver Greg Dortch and linebacker Shaq Thompson also agreed to join the practice squad. Like Wills, both Dortch and Thompson were not with the Bills during training camp. That means three new faces who weren’t in the system are now part of the crew, adding fresh looks and talent.
The full practice squad roster now also includes offensive guard Nick Broeker, defensive lineman Travis Clayton, defensive back Te’Cory Couch, running back Frank Gore Jr., wide receiver Stephen Gosnell, inside linebacker Keonta Jenkins, outside linebacker Andre Jones Jr., offensive tackle Chase Lundt, wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin, wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr., safety Geno Stone, cornerback Kani Walker, and cornerback Anthony Kendall. It’s a full squad announced for the team’s practice roster.
What does all this mean as the regular season gets rolling? For these practice squad guys, it’s about putting in the work, learning the system, and being ready the moment the team needs them. Wills, in particular, has a chance to show he’s back to form after missing the 2025 season. As the team officially kicks off their 2026 campaign, these are the players who will be pushing for a chance to make a real impact.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
Leave a Reply