The term “roster lock” is used very casually by fans and media pundits as we head into training camp. With the Buffalo Bills, the list is actually pretty long. Last year, we had 23 players as roster locks and naturally every one of them made the roster. There was some discussion in the comments about other players—but if you’re even having the discussion, they aren’t a lock, right?
As the talent on the roster has improved, it’s even harder to make the squad. Now nearly every position has a roster battle. The players listed below are literally the guys who can’t possibly play their way off the roster in July and August.