Bills cut kicker Caden Davis, sign 3 players for preseason finale in Tampa

Caden Davis' release Wednesday by the Buffalo Bills cleared the way for Tyler Bass to resume kicking duties as soon as the preseason finale.

Buffalo Bills place kicker Caden Davis (36) kicks a field goal during the game at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
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It wasn't the only roster move as the Bills prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday night. General Manager Brandon Beane also signed cornerback Zy Alexander, running back Elijah Young and offensive lineman Rush Reimer. The team also designated running back Jarveon Howard as waived/injury after he suffered an injury during his only practice.

Alexander is an undrafted rookie from LSU, where he appeared in 18 games, and he began his college career at Southeastern Louisiana. The Bills needed depth in their secondary because Maxwell Hairston (knee), Cam Lewis (calf) and Jordan Hancock (shoulder) are injured.

Young is an undrafted rookie from Western Kentucky, and he ran for 883 yards with three rushing touchdowns during his final season with the Hilltoppers. Young began his career at Missouri, and he signed with the Chiefs after going undrafted in April.

The Bills released Reimer earlier this month to make room for veteran guard/center Dan Feeney, but they want to protect their depth for the final game against the Buccaneers. Backup center/guard Kendrick Green also has been playing through an injury that may impact his availability. Reimer is an undrafted rookie from Cal, where he helped the Bears rank 27th in the country in sacks allowed per game.

Bass has missed the past 12 practices with pelvic soreness. He warmed up for their practice at Highmark Stadium nearly three weeks ago, but the Bills erred on the side of caution with his return-to-play plan. They expect him to kick against the Buccaneers and be ready for Week 1.

Philadelphia Eagles Officially Cut Former First Pick Ahead of Cutdown Day

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles are making decisive roster moves as the cutdown deadline approaches. With just days before rosters must be trimmed to 53, the front office has moved on from a familiar name.

The franchise is determined to prioritize performance and consistency in the trenches. Depth along the offensive line has been tested all preseason, and difficult decisions were inevitable as coaches evaluated each position carefully ahead of Week 1.

Reports confirmed the Eagles have released guard Kenyon Green, a former first-round draft pick acquired earlier this offseason in a trade with the Houston Texans. The move ends his short stint in Philadelphia.

Green entered camp hoping to revive his career, but preseason action told another story. Limited snaps produced no standout metrics, and his struggles mirrored previous issues in Houston, where he graded just 55.8 with Pro Football Focus.

Competing against starters such as Landon Dickerson and Tyler Steen, and with rookie Drew Kendall flashing potential throughout camp, Green failed to separate himself. Coaches viewed younger, cheaper options as more valuable to develop moving forward.

At just 24 years old, Green still carries pedigree from his 2022 first-round status. However, the Eagles’ coaching staff determined his ceiling no longer aligned with the direction of one of the NFL’s strongest offensive lines.

Philadelphia’s depth remains secure with Jordan Mailata, Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, and Lane Johnson anchoring the unit. Behind them, Kendall, Matt Pryor, and Trevor Hinton provide additional insurance, leaving no clear role for Green’s continued development.

As the Eagles prepare for their season opener against the Green Bay Packers, the move reflects the ruthlessness of NFL roster construction. Former top picks are not guaranteed second chances if production fails to match potential.