Buffalo Rumblinks, 8/23: Bills make a flurry of roster moves

Plus, final thoughts from Buffalo’s no-show during Week 2 of the preseason

General manager Brandon Beane is always looking for players who can improve his team, and after the Buffalo Bills placed offensive tackle Tommy Doyle and defensive end Shane Ray on the season-ending injured reserve list, Beane made a flurry of roster moves to shore up the roster.

In today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks, we catch you up on the newest members of the Bills, introducing you to speedy running back Ty Johnson, offensive lineman Garrett McGhin, and linebacker DaShaun White.

Bills bring in RB Ty Johnson, OL Garrett McGhin, LB DaShaun White

The Bills signed running back Ty Johnson, who spent the last three seasons with the New York Jets, offensive tackle Garrett McGhin, who is back for his third stint with Buffalo, and undrafted rookie free-agent linebacker DaShaun White, who started 49 games during his college career with the Oklahoma Sooners. The moves came after offensive tackle Tommy Doyle and edge rusher Shane Ray were placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.

• Bills make tackle move official, sign speed back Ty Johnson – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills adding free agent running back who played 3 seasons with Jets – newyorkupstate.com
• Who is Ty Johnson? New Buffalo Bills RB had ‘dark, dark days’ following release from Jets (6 things to know) – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills sign OT Garrett McGhin, RB Ty Johnson – BuffaloBills.com
• Bills make two additions after Doyle, Ray head to IR – WGR 550
• Who is Garrett McGhin? New Bills OL is no stranger to Buffalo (3 things to know) – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills sign undrafted linebacker from Oklahoma, DaShaun White – Buffalo News
• Bills sign linebacker DaShaun White – WGR 550
• Bills sign LB DaShaun White – BuffaloBills.com
• Bills reserve offensive tackle Tommy Doyle ruled out for season – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills place former 1st-round pick on season-ending IR – newyorkupstate.com
• Shane Ray’s NFL comeback hits snag as Bills put DE on IR – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog

Final thoughts from preseason loss to Steelers

There’s no sugar-coating it: the Bills laid an egg in their Week 2 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Linked here: Why Buffalo’s competition to win the backup quarterback job behind Josh Allen is still wide open, learn how cornerback Kaiir Elam has been unable to take the next steps forward in the battle for the CB2 job, and stopping to take a deep breath and not freak out over Buffalo’s setback in Pittsburgh.

• Bills’ backup quarterback competition still open after rough showing in Pittsburgh – Buffalo News
• Analysis: Kaiir Elam remains stuck in neutral in Bills’ cornerback race – Buffalo News
• Simon: Please remember, these are preseason games! – WGR 550
• NFL preseason 2023 Week 2 takeaways and schedule – ESPN

Even more Bills news and notes

Recapping Buffalo’s Tuesday practice session, hear from teammates on what makes linebacker Matt Milano the best Bills player you’ve never heard of, find out how quarterback Josh Allen sold wide receiver Trent Sherfield on signing with Buffalo, and more!

• Bills practice notes Aug. 22 | Eric Washington recaps Saturday’s game and Dalton Kincaid on value of preseason reps – BuffaloBills.com
• What Bills teammates want you to know about Matt Milano — loves boats, could be Batman – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Josh Allen convinced Trent Sherfield to sign with Bills – WGR 550
• Key intel on all 32 NFL playcallers, including Mike McCarthy – ESPN

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