Buffalo Bills: Deion Jones, LB

Because of injuries, there’s a chance Deion Jones sticks in Buffalo for a bit. At this point, however, hope of Jones reclaiming his early career form is more wishful than anything. Joe Andreessen’s recent emergence may have shifted Jones to the wrong side of the roster bubble.

Miami Dolphins: Jeff Wilson Jr., RB

Two teams, two injury asterisks. Chris Brooks had staked a real claim to a reserve spot in Miami, further jeopardizing the possibility of Jeff Wilson Jr. remaining on the team. If Brooks is sidelined for weeks (concussion), Wilson may stay. But if Brooks is healthy and Miami has to keep Wilson or, for example, a corner like Nik Needham, the Fins should prioritize a defender over yet another running back.

New England Patriots: Bailey Zappe, QB

If a trade can be worked out, that would be preferred. However, a suitor must be pretty desperate to jump the line for Bailey Zappe when he’ll probably be cut anyway. New England needs to shed one quarterback from its roster, and neither Drake Maye nor Jacoby Brissett is leaving. This is a debate between Zappe and sixth-round pick Joe Milton III, and the latter probably gets the nod as a rookie.

New York Jets: Israel Abanikanda, RB

A fifth-round pick in 2023, Israel Abanikanda arrived as an interesting, physical backup for the Jets. He managed just 22 carries as a rookie and is moving in the wrong direction on the depth chart, though. First-year players Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis appear to have leaped Abanikanda, who logged only six plays on special teams last year, too.