Overview

• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the release Tuesday, hours before the 4 p.m. ET roster deadline.
• Hamler drew wide public attention as a featured player on HBO’s Hard Knocks during Buffalo’s offseason.
• The 2020 No. 46 overall pick has not played since 2022 following a torn ACL, hamstring issues, a torn pectoral and a 2023 pericarditis diagnosis.
• If he clears waivers, a return on the Bills’ practice squad remains possible based on last year’s post-cutdown signing.
• Competition at receiver intensified this offseason with additions that included Elijah Moore and Joshua Palmer.