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Backup QB Battle Heats Up as Bills Prepare for 2025 Season
15 Aug
Summary
- Fierce competition for Bills' backup QB role
- Quarterbacks support each other despite fight for job
- Strong preseason performances from White, Trubisky, Buechele

As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the 2025 NFL season, the competition for the backup quarterback role behind star Josh Allen is heating up. In the team's recent 34-25 preseason loss to the New York Giants, Mike White, Mitch Trubisky, and Shane Buechele all put forth strong performances, showcasing their skills and vying for the opportunity to serve as Allen's understudy.
While the battle for the job is fierce, with players fighting for their NFL futures, the quarterback room has maintained a tight-knit, supportive dynamic. "None of us are against each other," White explained. "Everyone wants to see everyone have success, you want to win it because you played your best, not the other way around." This camaraderie and mutual respect among the quarterbacks have created a positive, light-hearted atmosphere in the Bills' facility.
With the next two preseason games set to play a crucial role in determining the backup QB, the Bills' coaching staff will have a tough decision to make. However, regardless of who ultimately secures the role, it's clear that the team's quarterback room is a close-knit group, united in their pursuit of success and their support for one another.