Buffalo Bills Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC East · Joe Brady · Record 3-0
Updated · Week 4
The Buffalo Bills 2026 depth chart has Josh Allen at quarterback (backup: Kyle Allen), James Cook III as the lead running back, Keon Coleman, DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir at wide receiver and Dalton Kincaid at tight end. The Bills are 3-0 in 2026 under head coach Joe Brady. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 30, 2026.
Bills Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Josh Allen | Kyle Allen | — |
| RBRunning Back | James Cook III | Ty Johnson | Ray Davis |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Keon Coleman | Joshua Palmer | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | DJ Moore | Skyler Bell | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Khalil Shakir | Greg Dortch | — |
| TETight End | Dalton Kincaid | Dawson Knox | Jackson Hawes |
| LTLeft Tackle | Dion Dawkins | Jude Bowry | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Alec Anderson | Austin Corbett | — |
| CCenter | Connor McGovern | Lloyd Cushenberry | — |
| RGRight Guard | O'Cyrus Torrence | Ar'maj Reed-Adams | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Spencer Brown | Tylan Grable | — |
Bills Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | T.J. Sanders | Landon Jackson | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Deone Walker | Greg Gaines | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Ed Oliver | DeWayne Carter | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Greg Rousseau | Michael Hoecht | Mike Danna |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Dorian Williams | Kaleb Elarms-Orr | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Terrel Bernard | Joe Andreessen | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Bradley Chubb | TJ Parker | Javon Solomon |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Christian Benford | — | — |
| SSStrong Safety | C.J. Gardner-Johnson | Damar Hamlin | Jalon Kilgore |
| FSFree Safety | Cole Bishop | Sam Franklin Jr. | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Maxwell Hairston | Davison Igbinosun | — |
| NBNickel Back | Dee Alford | — | — |
Bills Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Tyler Bass | — | — |
| PPunter | Tommy Doman Jr. | — | — |
Bills 2026 Results
Record: 3-0.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Houston Texans | W 36-31 |
| Week 2 | vs Detroit Lions | W 41-31 |
| Week 3 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-16 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Joe Brady is HC (replaced Sean McDermott, fired Jan 19, 2026)
Bills: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Buffalo went 12-5 in 2025, won the Wild Card round, then lost 33-30 to the Broncos in the Divisional round. The Bills' biggest 2026 offseason move was trading for wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears to give Josh Allen a new No. 1 target. They also added edge rusher Bradley Chubb in free agency.
2025 season: 12-5 · Wild Card.
Bills Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Bills starting quarterback in 2026?
Josh Allen is the Buffalo Bills QB1 on the depth chart updated September 30, 2026, with Kyle Allen as the backup.
Who is the Bills starting running back?
James Cook III is RB1, followed by Ty Johnson.
Who are the Bills starting wide receivers?
The top three Bills receivers are Keon Coleman, DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir.
Who is the Bills starting tight end?
Dalton Kincaid is the TE1 on the Buffalo Bills depth chart.
Who is the Bills kicker?
Tyler Bass is the kicker and Tommy Doman Jr. is the punter.
What is the Bills record in 2026?
The Buffalo Bills are 3-0 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Joe Brady.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 30, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.