2023 Buffalo Bills season

The upcoming 2023 season will be the Buffalo Bills' 64th season as a franchise, their 54th in the National Football League, their ninth full season under the ownership of Terry and Kim Pegula, and their seventh under the head coach/general manager tandem of Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane. They will attempt to improve upon their franchise best 13–3 record from last season, win the AFC East for the 4th consecutive season, make the playoffs for the 5th consecutive season, make the Super Bowl for the first time since 1993, and win the Super Bowl for the first time.

2023 Buffalo Bills season
OwnerTerry and Kim Pegula
General managerBrandon Beane
Head coachSean McDermott
Home fieldHighmark Stadium
Uniform

Transactions

Arrivals
Position Player 2022 team(s) Date signed Notes
SZayne AndersonKansas City ChiefsFebruary 17, 2023[1]2 years / $1.995 million
QBKyle AllenHouston TexansMarch 16, 2023[2]1 year / $1.2325 million
WRDeonte HartyNew Orleans SaintsMarch 16, 2023[3]2 years / $9.5 million
GConnor McGovernDallas CowboysMarch 16, 2023[4]3 years / $22.35 million
WRTrent SherfieldMiami DolphinsMarch 20, 2023[5]1 year / $1.77 million
RBDamien HarrisNew England PatriotsMarch 21, 2023[6]1 year / $1.77 million
GDavid EdwardsLos Angeles RamsMarch 23, 2023[7]1 year / $1.77 million
STaylor RappLos Angeles RamsMarch 31, 2023[8]1 year / $1.77 million
GKevin JarvisDetroit LionsApril 14, 2023[9]1 year / $ .75 million
RBLatavius MurrayNew Orleans Saints / Denver BroncosMay 1, 2023[10]1 year / $1.3175 million
DTPoona FordSeattle SeahawksMay 2, 2023[11]1 year / $2.25 million
DEKameron ClineIndianapolis ColtsMay 5, 2023[12]1 year / $ .87 million
DEShane RayToronto ArgonautsMay 13, 2023[13]
LBTravin HowardLos Angeles RamsMay 13, 2023[13]

Departures
Position Player 2023 team Date signed Notes
WRJohn Brown—Free AgentContract Expired January 22, 2023
RBDuke Johnson—Free AgentContract Expired January 22, 2023
DEMike Love—Free AgentContract Expired January 22, 2023
OTJustin MurrayLas Vegas RaidersFebruary 2, 2023[14]1 year / $1.08 million
WRCole Beasley—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
OTBobby Hart—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
RBTaiwan Jones—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
WRJake Kumerow—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
SDean Marlowe—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
GRodger Saffold—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
GGreg Van Roten—Free AgentContract Expired March 15, 2023
LBTremaine EdmundsChicago BearsMarch 15, 2023[15]4 years / $72 million
WRIsaiah McKenzieIndianapolis ColtsMarch 22, 2023[16]Released March 17, 2023[17]
QBCase KeenumHouston TexansMarch 17, 2023[18]2 years / $6.25 million
SJaquan JohnsonLas Vegas RaidersMarch 21, 2023[19] 1 year / $1.2325 million
RBDevin SingletaryHouston TexansMarch 21, 2023[20] 1 year / $2.75 million
WRJamison CrowderNew York GiantsMarch 23, 2023[21]1 year / $1.3175 million
TETommy SweeneyNew York GiantsMarch 23, 2023[22]1 year / $1.08 million

Draft
Main article: 2023 NFL Draft
2023 Buffalo Bills Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
125 Dalton KincaidTEUtahfrom Jacksonville[upper-alpha 1]
27 Traded to Jacksonville[upper-alpha 1]
259 O'Cyrus TorrenceGFlorida
391 Dorian WilliamsLBTulane
4130 Traded to Jacksonville[upper-alpha 1]
5137 Traded to Washington[upper-alpha 2]from Arizona[upper-alpha 3]
150 Justin ShorterWRFloridafrom Washington[upper-alpha 2]
162 Traded to Indianapolis[upper-alpha 4]
6205 Traded to Houston[upper-alpha 5]
215 Traded to LA Rams[upper-alpha 6]from Washington[upper-alpha 2]
7230 Nick BroekerGOle Missfrom Houston[upper-alpha 5]
245 Traded to Atlanta[upper-alpha 7]
252 Alex AustinCBOregon Statefrom LA Rams[upper-alpha 6]

Draft trades

  1. The Bills traded first- and fourth-round selections (27th and 130th overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a first-round selection (25th overall).[23]
  2. The Bills traded a fifth-round selection (137th overall) to the Washington Commanders in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round selections (150th and 215th overall).[24]
  3. The Bills traded G Cody Ford to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a fifth-round selection (137th overall).[25]
  4. The Bills traded a fifth-round selection (162nd overall) and RB Zack Moss to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for RB Nyheim Hines.[26]
  5. The Bills traded a sixth-round selection (205th overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for seventh- (230th overall) and 2024 sixth-round selections.[24]
  6. The Bills traded a sixth-round selection (215th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for seventh- (252nd overall) and 2024 sixth-round selections.[24]
  7. The Bills traded a seventh-round selection (245th overall) to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for S Dean Marlowe.[27]

Undrafted free agents
2023 Buffalo Bills Undrafted free agents
NamePositionCollegeRef.
D. J. Dale DT Alabama [28]
Richard Gouraige OT Florida
Jordan Mims RB Fresno State
Isaiah Bowser Central Florida [13]
Braydon Johnson WR Oklahoma State [28]
Tyrell Shavers San Diego State
Bryan Thompson Arizona State
Jalen Wayne South Alabama

Staff
Buffalo Bills staff
Front office
  • Owner/CEO – Terry Pegula
  • Owner/president – Kim Pegula
  • General manager – Brandon Beane
  • Assistant general manager – Brian Gaine
  • Director of player personnel – Terrance Gray
  • Senior advisor to the GM/football operations – Jim Overdorf
  • Assistant director of college scouting – Lake Dawson
  • Senior director of pro scouting– Malik Boyd
  • Assistant director of pro scouting/team advances – Chris Marrow
  • Assistant director of pro scouting/free agency – Curtis Rukavina
  • Vice president of football administration – Kevin Meganck
  • Director of football operations – Brendan Rowe
  • Senior personnel Executive – Matt Bazirgan
Head coach
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Vacant
  • Senior defensive assistant/defensive line – Eric Washington
  • Assistant defensive line – Marcus West
  • Linebackers – Bobby Babich
  • Defensive backs/passing game coordinator – John Butler
  • Safeties – Joe Danna
  • Senior defensive assistant – Al Holcomb
  • Defensive quality control – Jaylon Finner
  • Defensive assistant – Leonard Johnson
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
  • Head strength and conditioning – Eric Ciano
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Hal Luther
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Will Greenberg
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Jason Oszvart
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Nick Lacy

→ Coaching staff
→ Management
→ More NFL staffs

Current roster
Buffalo Bills roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams


Rookies in italics

Roster updated May 14, 2023

88 active

→ AFC rosters → NFC rosters

Preseason

The Bills' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in the spring.

Week Date Time (EST) Opponent Result Record Venue TV Recap
1 TBD (August 10–14) Indianapolis Colts Highmark Stadium
2 TBD (August 17–21) at Pittsburgh Steelers Acrisure Stadium
3 TBD (August 24–28) at Chicago Bears Soldier Field

Regular season

Schedule
Week Date Time (ET) Opponent Result Record Venue TV Recap
1 September 11 8:15 p.m. at New York Jets MetLife Stadium ESPN/ABC
2 September 17 1:00 p.m. Las Vegas Raiders Highmark Stadium CBS
3 September 24 1:00 p.m. at Washington Commanders FedExField CBS
4 October 1 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins Highmark Stadium CBS
5 October 8 9:30 a.m. Jacksonville Jaguars United Kingdom Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) NFLN
6 October 15 8:20 p.m. New York Giants Highmark Stadium NBC
7 October 22 1:00 p.m. at New England Patriots Gillette Stadium CBS
8 October 26 8:15 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Highmark Stadium Prime Video
9 November 5 8:20 p.m. at Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium NBC
10 November 13 8:15 p.m. Denver Broncos Highmark Stadium ESPN
11 November 19 4:25 p.m. New York Jets Highmark Stadium CBS
12 November 26 4:25 p.m. at Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field CBS
13 Bye
14 December 10 4:25 p.m. at Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium CBS
15 December 17 4:25 p.m. Dallas Cowboys Highmark Stadium Fox
16 December 23 8:00 p.m. at Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium Peacock
17 December 31 1:00 p.m. New England Patriots Highmark Stadium CBS
18 January 6/7 TBD at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium TBD

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • Networks and times from Weeks 5–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
  • The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.

References
  1. White, Alec (February 17, 2023). "Bills sign free agent safety Zayne Anderson". BuffaloBills.com.
  2. "Bills sign QB Kyle Allen to one-year contract". BuffaloBills.com. March 16, 2023.
  3. Glab, Maddy (March 16, 2023). "Wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harty signs a two-year deal with the Bills". BuffaloBills.com.
  4. White, Alec (March 16, 2023). "Bills sign G Connor McGovern to three-year deal". BuffaloBills.com.
  5. White, Alec; Glab, Maddy (March 20, 2023). "Bills sign WR Trent Sherfield to one-year deal". BuffaloBills.com.
  6. Glab, Maddy (March 21, 2023). "Bills sign RB Damien Harris to one-year deal". BuffaloBills.com.
  7. Heidinger, Grace (March 23, 2023). "Bills sign G David Edwards to a one-year deal". BuffaloBills.com.
  8. Glab, Maddy (March 31, 2023). "Bills sign S Taylor Rapp to one-year deal". BuffaloBills.com.
  9. White, Alec (April 14, 2023). "Bills sign OL Kevin Jarvis to one-year deal". BuffaloBills.com.
  10. Brown, Chris (May 1, 2023). "Bills sign RB Latavius Murray". BuffaloBills.com.
  11. Brown, Chris (May 2, 2023). "Bills sign veteran DT Poona Ford". BuffaloBills.com.
  12. Byham, Matt (May 5, 2023). "Buffalo Bills claim DE Kameron Cline off waivers". BuffaloRumblings.com.
  13. Wojton, Nick (May 14, 2023). "Bills sign 3 tryout players, including former first-round pick Shane Ray". BillsWire.USAToday.com.
  14. "Raiders sign OL Justin Murray to Reserve/Future contract". Raiders.com. February 2, 2023.
  15. Mayer, Larry (March 15, 2023). "Roster Move: Bears agree to terms with LB Tremaine Edmunds". ChicagoBears.com.
  16. Stankevitz, JJ (March 22, 2023). "Colts sign free agent WR Isaiah McKenzie". Colts.com.
  17. Wojton, Nick (March 17, 2023). "Bills release wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie after five seasons". BillsWire.USAToday.com.
  18. "Houston Texans Transactions (3-17-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. March 17, 2023.
  19. "Raiders sign S Jaquan Johnson". Raiders.com. March 21, 2023.
  20. "Houston Texans Transactions (3-21-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. March 21, 2023.
  21. Salomone, Dan (March 23, 2023). "Giants add veteran Jamison Crowder to WR room". Giants.com.
  22. Salomone, Dan (March 23, 2023). "Giants add more tight end depth with Tommy Sweeney". Giants.com.
  23. Patra, Kevin (April 27, 2023). "Bills trade up with Jaguars to select Utah TE Dalton Kincaid at No. 25 overall in 2023 NFL Draft". NFL.com.
  24. White, Alec (April 29, 2023). "Buffalo Bills 2023 NFL Draft Tracker". BuffaloBills.com.
  25. Glab, Maddy (August 22, 2022). "Bills trade Cody Ford to the Arizona Cardinals". BuffaloBills.com.
  26. White, Alec (November 1, 2022). "Trade: Bills acquire RB Nyheim Hines from Indianapolis". BuffaloBills.com.
  27. Glab, Maddy (November 1, 2022). "Bills activate Tre'Davious White and acquire Dean Marlowe in a trade". BuffaloBills.com.
  28. Wojton, Nick (May 13, 2023). "2023 NFL draft: Bills officially announce signings of 7 UDFAs". BillsWire.USAToday.com.
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