As the Buffalo Bills gear up for their preseason finale, there are still some key decisions to be made regarding their roster. Mike Catalana of WHAM-13 recently joined Sal Maiorana and Adam Benigni to discuss the team’s roster situation on the eve of the final preseason game.
One of the notable roster moves that has been making headlines is the suspension of former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones. According to published reports, Jones has been suspended by the NFL for the first five games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension stems from an accusation that Jones abused the mother of his child, resulting in a neck injury. Despite the charges being dropped by prosecutors earlier this year, the NFL conducted its own investigation and found a violation of its conduct policy.
Jones, who was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2017 draft, spent parts of three seasons with Buffalo before being traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2019. The Bills received a 2021 fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Jones, which they used to select offensive lineman Tommy Doyle. However, Doyle’s career with the Bills has been plagued by knee injuries, and he was recently released on waivers before reverting back to the team’s Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
Following his time with the Raiders, Jones went on to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he had a productive season in 2022, recording 82 catches for 823 yards and five touchdowns. Despite missing eight games due to injuries, Jones showcased his talent on the field. The Bills were set to face Jones and the Cardinals in Week 1 of the upcoming season, but with his suspension, he will not count against the Cardinals‘ 53-man roster.
The situation with Zay Jones serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that teams face when managing their rosters and making personnel decisions. As the Bills continue to evaluate their roster ahead of the regular season, they will need to consider the impact of Jones‘ suspension and how it may affect their plans moving forward. With the preseason finale on the horizon, the team will have one last opportunity to assess their roster and make any necessary adjustments before the start of the season.