Buffalo’s 53-man cut highlighted three players who drew strong preseason cases but didn’t survive final team decisions: Shane Buechele, Darrick Forrest and Dane Jackson. Buechele flashed in the finale vs. Tampa, going 25-of-30 for 278 yards with a touchdown, signaling depth behind Allen and Trubisky and a likely spot on the practice squad. Forrest offered playmaking pedigree at safety, but Buffalo chose other options alongside Taylor Rapp, narrowing Forrest’s path. Jackson, in a DB room hit by injuries and scrutiny, found himself on the outside, opening the door for rookies to push in. The results tighten the Bills’ flexibility as injuries and situational depth determine future roster moves and fantasy upside.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is cautious: none of the three are immediate fantasy-relevant assets, but their fates matter for late-season depth and potential promotions. Buechele remains a valuable insurance option on the practice squad, Forrest’s ceiling hinges on injuries and promotions, and Jackson’s spot depends on how the Bills rotate in rookie help and depth players. Watch how Buffalo reshapes its back end as the season approaches.