Shocking Twist: Will Bills Really Cut Quarterback Shane Buechele?

Buechele completed 25 of 30 passes for 278 yards and a touchdown, adding 20 rushing yards in Saturday night’s preseason finale. He finished the preseason 36-of-46 for 380 yards and a touchdown.

Cutting ties with a quarterback is never just about stats — it’s about the bigger picture, the pulse of the team’s future. And that’s exactly what the Buffalo Bills did by releasing Shane Buechele, a player who showed flashes of promise but just never quite locked down his spot. After a sharp showing in the preseason finale with 25 completions on 30 attempts, racking up 278 yards and a touchdown while sneaking in some 20 rushing yards, you’d think he might’ve carved out a niche. Yet, the Bills made their move, trimming down to only Josh Allen and Mitchell Trubisky on the roster, and letting Buechele and Mike White go. Buechele’s journey — from undrafted hopeful with the Chiefs, to battling injuries and the practice squad — highlights how grueling the path can be in the NFL, especially when a regular-season debut remains elusive. It’s a reminder of just how fierce the competition is, and how quickly fortunes change in the league. LEARN MOREBuechele signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and spent two seasons on the team’s practice squad and active roster.The Bills are cutting quarterback Shane Buechele, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.He has never played a regular-season game.

The team also is cutting Mike White, leaving only Josh Allen and Mitchell Trubisky on the active roster. Buechele, 27, spent the 2024 season on injured reserve after injuring his neck in the preseason. He was on Buffalo’s practice squad in 2023.