As the Buffalo Bills head toward training camp, fans already have an idea of which veterans could be playing their final season in Buffalo. Whether due to salary cap considerations or declining performance, some players are facing crucial seasons where they must prove their value. Here are four Bills veterans who might not return after 2025:
Matt Milano (LB)
It would be surprising if Milano remains with the team after 2025. Drafted in 2017, he’s been a key defensive piece but has struggled to stay healthy. He’s only completed two full seasons without missing games. In 2023, a leg injury in Week 5 ended his season early, and in 2024 he missed most of the year with a torn bicep. Milano recently restructured his contract, taking a pay cut with incentive opportunities, and will become a free agent in 2026. Unless he has a stellar season, this will likely be his last year with the Bills.
Tre’Davious White (CB)
White was released in the 2024 offseason to free up cap space, then returned on a one-year deal after stints with the Rams and Ravens. Earlier in his career, he was one of the league’s top corners, but injuries — including a torn ACL in 2021 and a torn Achilles in 2023 — have taken a toll. His return seems more like a stopgap move to mentor younger players. If Buffalo’s rookie corners develop well, White probably won’t be back in 2026.
DaQuan Jones (DL)
There’s even a chance Jones might not make the 2025 roster, since cutting him would save the team over $5 million in cap space. Over the past three seasons, he’s been Buffalo’s best interior run defender. However, with the addition of DeWayne Carter, T.J. Sanders, and Deone Walker through the draft, and Ed Oliver still on the line, Jones faces tough competition to stick around beyond this season.
David Edwards (OL)
Buffalo’s offensive line has improved thanks to better health and consistency. Guard David Edwards contributed significantly to Josh Allen’s MVP run and was rewarded with a two-year contract. Now entering the final year of that deal, he’ll likely look for another payday — but it may not come from Buffalo. The team may choose to find a younger, cheaper option through the draft, even if it disrupts some continuity up front.
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