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Bills begin roster cuts, release nine players

Bills begin roster cuts, release nine players

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (5) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. (55) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (5) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. (55) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Just a day after their final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, the Buffalo Bills have begun cutting their roster.

The team announced Sunday that a total of nine players have been waived. Two of them were placed on injured reserve, while seven were released. Among the group is linebacker Deion Jones, a former Pro Bowl player who signed with Buffalo after the 2024 NFL Draft.

The full list of players can be found below:

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (5) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. (55) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsAug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (5) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. (55) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (5) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. (55) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Damiere Byrd of the Buffalo Bills breaks free from Chris Wilcox and Claudin Cherelus of the Carolina Panthers, who attempted to wrap him up during the second half of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on August 24, 2024.Damiere Byrd of the Buffalo Bills breaks free from Chris Wilcox and Claudin Cherelus of the Carolina Panthers, who attempted to wrap him up during the second half of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on August 24, 2024.

Damiere Byrd of the Buffalo Bills breaks free from Chris Wilcox and Claudin Cherelus of the Carolina Panthers, who attempted to wrap him up during the second half of the preseason game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on August 24, 2024.

July 26, 2023; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis (63) on the field during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY SportsJuly 26, 2023; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis (63) on the field during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

July 26, 2023; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis (63) on the field during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

BY Rondell Bothroyd

Bills assistant defensive line coach Matt Edwards, using pads, asks Rondell Bothroyd to hit him during Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, N.Y., on August 5, 2024.Bills assistant defensive line coach Matt Edwards, using pads, asks Rondell Bothroyd to hit him during Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, N.Y., on August 5, 2024.

Bills assistant defensive line coach Matt Edwards, using pads, asks Rondell Bothroyd to hit him during Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, N.Y., on August 5, 2024.

LB Shayne Simon

Bills linebackers Shayne Simon, left, and Joe Andreessen work on coverage during drills.Bills linebackers Shayne Simon, left, and Joe Andreessen work on coverage during drills.

Bills linebackers Shayne Simon, left, and Joe Andreessen work on coverage during drills.

LB Deion Jones

Bills linebacker Deion Jones watches a ball as he warms up on the opening day of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.Bills linebacker Deion Jones watches a ball as he warms up on the opening day of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Bills linebacker Deion Jones watches a ball as he warms up on the opening day of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

CB Kyton Brown

Bills' Kyron Brown recovers a rolling ball during a drill.Bills' Kyron Brown recovers a rolling ball during a drill.

Bills’ Kyron Brown recovers a rolling ball during a drill.

Aug. 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Terrell Burgess (35) before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsAug. 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Terrell Burgess (35) before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Aug. 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Terrell Burgess (35) before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis (81) tries to contain Buffalo Bills cornerback Dee Delaney (29) after making a catch in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsAug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis (81) tries to contain Buffalo Bills cornerback Dee Delaney (29) after making a catch in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis (81) tries to contain Buffalo Bills cornerback Dee Delaney (29) after making a catch in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

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