

The Buffalo Bills find themselves at a pivotal moment in their quarterback depth chart. As the 2025 season approaches, longtime backup Mitchell Trubisky‘s roster spot is under fresh scrutiny, with many analysts suggesting he could be the odd man out.
The emergence of Mike White, whose bold downfield play aligns more closely with Josh Allen‘s offensive approach, has intensified the backup QB battle during training camp and minicamp.
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Trubisky, who’s served as Allen‘s primary reserve in both 2021 and 2024, has deep roots in the Bills‘ system and a well-known friendship with Allen that has seemingly granted him job stability.
The two have spent significant time together off the field, strengthening Trubisky‘s case to remain.
Yet White, added last season on a twoyear deal, is showcasing traits that could give him a clear advantage.
New York Upstate’s Ryan Talbot outlined the situation plainly:
“This prediction may not be as bold as the others, but Mitch Trubisky‘s time as the Bills‘ No. 2 quarterback comes to an end this summer.”
Talbot added that while White will “need to be better than he was in the regular-season finale last year… his willingness to push the ball down the field gives him a chance over Trubisky, a quarterback known for dinking and dunking the football.”
Supporting this view, The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia reported after minicamp that:
“The backup QB job is up for grabs… it appears that Mitchell Trubisky isn’t necessarily a lock to remain Allen’s backup in 2025.”
This marks a shift in tone. Where earlier season predictions, even from insiders like Ronnie Eastham of Sports Illustrated, favored Trubisky retaining his backup status, the ripple of White‘s competitive edge is now stirring doubts.
Depth-chart dynamics and broader roster trends
Buffalo‘s decision to carry just two quarterbacks, as has been their standard under GM Brandon Beane, means White must surpass Trubisky or likely be released.
This trend is especially significant given the roster’s tight structure.
Behind the scenes, the QB situation is only one part of a larger strategy. The Bills are embracing the shift from high-profile veterans to roster depth.
Players like James Cook and Elijah Moore have already filled key roles, and as the season draws near, another decision point emerges: the QB2 spot could reveal a lot about Buffalo‘s direction.
Buffalo‘s current roster-building philosophy leans into flexibility. After losing veterans like Stefon Diggs and Tre’Davious White in 2024, the team rebounded by spreading the workload, dubbed the “Everybody Eats” approach, and leaning heavily on emerging stars like Josh Allen and James Cook.
That philosophy extends to QB depth: a dynamic, downfield passer like White potentially offers more upside in maintaining that versatile offense.
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