Trent Sherfield has given the Buffalo Bills something to think about as the roster bubble starts to tighten.
With preseason chatter swirling around the new stadium and all the usual camp storylines, Sherfield has pushed himself into the conversation for a spot on the 2026 Buffalo Bills. The veteran receiver is in a different lane than some of the younger players fighting for jobs, and that matters. His experience opens the door for a real debate about whether the team would rather keep a developmental option over him.
Against the Cleveland Browns, Sherfield put together a strong showing. The caveat, of course, is the standard preseason one: opponents aren’t game-planning like they would in the regular season, and the level of competition isn’t the same. Even so, several of the things Sherfield showed would translate no matter who lined up across from him.
His stop-and-cut ability stood out. So did his physical work as a blocker and his knack for adjusting to the ball in the air. Kyle Allen had a solid night in Preseason Week 2, and Sherfield was a major reason that was possible.
At this point, Sherfield looks like he’s making a legitimate push to stick. Even though he’s on the wrong side of 30, he still looks athletic enough from what he’s shown this preseason. He also brings the kind of veteran feel that shows up in the little things - finding soft spots in coverage and lining up the right way when the Bills want to run the ball.
One preseason game remains, and Sherfield’s usage against the Pittsburgh Steelers will be worth watching closely. If the usual preseason pattern holds, fewer snaps should be a good sign for his chances of making the 53.
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