Two Bills Drive

'Kellen Moore was recently released by the Dallas Cowboys. The 28 year old quarterback could be a good short-term signing for Buffalo if they're looking to carry three quarterbacks into the regular season. Moore's strengths entering the league included getting the ball out quickly and accurately, traits you look for in a West Coast offense. It's unknown whether or not Buffalo's current No. 3 quarterback, T.J. Yates, will be out of the concussion protocol by Week 1.'

'The Bills lost running back Mike Gillislee, LeSean McCoy’s main backup from 2016, during free agency to the New England Patriots. The 23-year-old Williams was expected to take that role. Now it appears Joe Banyard, 28, is the team’s main backup running back. Williams averaged 5.8 yards per carry during the preseason.'

'The moves coincided with Buffalo claiming former Detroit Lions tight end Khari Lee, linebacker Deon Lacey and rookie tackle Conor McDermott, who was drafted in the sixth round by New England. Lacey has three seasons of Canadian Football League experience, and spent this offseason with the Miami Dolphins before being cut Saturday.'

'Expectations: Have plummeted over past month with new regime continuing offseason purge in exchange for draft picks. With Williams cut on Sunday, roster features just 16 players team drafted, including six rookies this year, leaving team in jeopardy of extending NFL’s longest active playoff drought to 18 seasons. Only 25 players return from last season, including OT Seantrel Henderson and WR Walter Powell, who open season serving NFL suspensions.'

'Veteran Mike Tolbert appears to be first in line to back up McCoy. The Bills also have tailbacks Joe Banyard, rookie Jordan Johnson, Taiwan Jones and fullback Patrick DiMarco behind McCoy on their 53-man roster.'

'"I'm going to build through the draft, first and foremost," Beane said recently. "You have to draft well and sign those guys. If you draft well, you sign them. You're not going to see the big splashes of free agency. Free agency sets you up for your draft."'

'Without Williams, the Bills are now expected to use veteran Mike Tolbert as their top option behind McCoy. The team also kept running backs Joe Banyard and Taiwan Jones, whose main contributions are expected to come on special teams, on their 53-man roster.'

'According to Rapoport, the Bills aren't releasing Williams due to an injury or a looming suspension. They're just cutting him for football reasons.'

'None of the players waived/released by the Bills Saturday was claimed by any other NFL team. The addition of McDermott, Lacey, and Lee means the team must make three roster moves to return to the 53-man limit.'

'Gerald Hodges was signed during the offseason and appeared to have won the backup middle linebacker spot behind Preston Brown, especially after the team traded Reggie Ragland to the Chiefs.'

'Shortly after three players were claimed off waivers and three others released, the Bills announced the signing of seven players to their practice squad, all of whom were originally with the club but released this past weekend as part of the final roster cuts.'

'Those three moves were necessary because the Bills claimed three players off waivers on Sunday. That includes rookie offensive lineman Conor McDermott, linebacker Deon Lacey, and tight end Khari Lee.'

'Williams, who was slated to be the No. 2 back behind LeSean McCoy, played in 11 games as a rookie in 2016 and rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown.'

'Daikiel Shorts, who was also battling for one of the few spots at wide receiver on the active roster, was also signed to the practice squad.'

'The Bills wide receiver group was a mystery for most of August. Guys were signed and traded and retired. What’s left? We’ll the bills acquired Jordan Matthews from Philly. He had 800 yards and 3 touchdowns last season. He will join rookie 2nd round pick Zay Jones. After those two, there are a ton of question marks.'