Bills Fullback Race Ends Early | Buffalo Bills News

The Buffalo Bills are quietly rethinking their offensive identity, with fullback Reggie Gilliam’s departure to the Patriots sparking a surprise shakeup. Rookie Jackson Acker and linebacker Ben VanSumeren battled for the role, but after just one preseason game, Acker was waived within hours — leaving VanSumeren as the likely backup. Yet even VanSumeren saw only eight snaps, and the team used a fullback on just 11 plays total. Instead, tight ends Keleki Latu and Shane Zylstra got more reps, hinting at a shift away from traditional fullback usage. Acker’s quick exit — despite his Wisconsin ties and second-team preseason nod — signals Buffalo may be moving toward a more flexible, less reliant offense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09aade1f26375918