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Bills Weigh Options for Backup QB Spot Ahead of Roster Deadline
25 Aug
Summary
- Bills have 3 backup QBs vying for QB2 spot
- Trubisky likely to be QB2, White and Buechele on the bubble
- Bills could trade White to QB-needy Raiders for late-round pick
With the NFL roster deadline just days away on August 29th, 2025, the Buffalo Bills are working to finalize their 53-man squad. One of the toughest decisions they face is at the quarterback position, where they have three capable backups vying for the QB2 spot behind starter Josh Allen.
Mitchell Trubisky, who the Bills re-signed in the offseason, is currently the frontrunner for the backup role. However, both Mike White and Shane Buechele have impressed during the preseason, making the decision a difficult one for the Bills' coaching staff.
Rather than simply releasing one or both of the extra quarterbacks, the Bills are exploring trade options. ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests the Bills could send Mike White to the QB-needy Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft. This would allow the Bills to keep Trubisky as the clear QB2 while recouping some draft capital for White.
Even if the Bills opt to keep three quarterbacks, Buechele may have the edge over White for the third-string spot after his strong performance in the final preseason game. The Bills will need to weigh the value of having an extra passer on the roster versus using that roster spot for depth at other positions.
Ultimately, the Bills' decisions at quarterback will be critical as they look to build on their success from the previous season and make another deep playoff run with Josh Allen leading the way.
