ORCHARD PARK, NY. (WKBW) — On Tuesday the Buffalo Bills cut their roster down and set the team's initial 53-man roster.
In a notable move that occurred on cutdown day, the Bills traded defensive end Boogie Basham and a 7th-round pick in 2025 to the New York Giants for a 6th-round pick in 2025.
READ MORE: Buffalo Bills trade DE Boogie Basham to New York Giants
The team also announced edge rusher Von Miller would start the season on the active/PUP list.
READ MORE: Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller to begin season on the active/PUP list
In addition, quarterback Matt Barkley was placed on injured reserve and the team released 27 players.
READ MORE: Buffalo Bills announce roster moves to set initial 53-man roster
7 Sports Director Matt Bové and Sports Reporter Dom Tibbetts discuss their thoughts on the initial 53-man roster in the video player above.
Editor's note: The Bills announced the following roster moves and Bills GM Brandon Beane spoke after this conversation was recorded.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that former Houston Texans captain and starting linebacker Christian Kirksey plans to sign with the Buffalo Bills practice squad. Beane said the team is in the process of adding LB Kirksey but it is not finalized yet.
Bills GM Brandon Beane said the team is in the process of adding LB Christian Kirksey to the practice squad, but it's not finalized yet. Kirksey has agreed to join.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 30, 2023
