Overview
- Buffalo announced the practice-squad signing on Wednesday, returning Buechele to a role he held for most of the season.
- The Chiefs had signed him off Buffalo’s practice squad on December 22 after injuries thinned their quarterback depth.
- Buechele made his NFL regular-season debut in Week 18 for Kansas City, completing 7 of 14 passes for 88 yards against the Raiders.
- Kansas City waived him on January 5 and he cleared waivers, paving the way for his return to Buffalo ahead of the Jaguars game.
- Bills coaches have praised Buechele’s value in the quarterback room as a teacher for Josh Allen, while the Chiefs continue with Patrick Mahomes’ rehab progressing after ACL and LCL surgery.