The Buffalo Bills waived 13 players on August 29, 2026, as part of the NFL roster cutdown to 53. The list includes receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., receiver Dante Pettis, receiver Quentin Skinner, tight end Shane Zylstra, cornerbacks Jordan Dunbar and D.J. Miller, safety Wande Owens, defensive lineman Zion Logue, linebacker Cade Denhoff, linebacker Theron Gaines, offensive lineman Bruno Fina, center Sincere Haynesworth, and linebacker Otis Reese.
Hardman and Pettis are the notable names. Both are wide receivers, and their release signals the Bills are comfortable with their top pass-catchers and the young depth behind them. The move comes on cut day, when every team must trim to 53 players, and Buffalo still has more cuts to make before the deadline.
The near-term plan appears to be resetting the bottom of the roster with cheaper options. Hardman is the most recognizable player in this group, and he should draw interest on the open market. He will likely land on another roster or a practice squad before Week 1. The Bills' open spots will be filled by subsequent waivers, claims, or signings. The receiver room in Buffalo looks different than it did a day ago, and that is a deliberate bet on upside over experience.