QB2 Faces Risk of Being Cut Due to Budget Priorities but Would Take a Pay Cut to Stay

QB2 Faces Risk of Being Cut Due to Budget Priorities but Would Take a Pay Cut to Stay

Mitchell Trubisky, the backup quarterback (QB2) for the Buffalo Bills, faces the risk of being cut from the 53-man roster before the 2025 NFL season as the team prioritizes budget savings. With a two-year, $5.25 million contract, keeping Trubisky would cost the Bills $2.46 million in guaranteed base salary, while cutting him would incur only a $750,000 dead cap hit. Despite this, Trubisky has moved fans by expressing his desire to stay with the Bills, even if it means taking a pay cut to remain Josh Allen’s backup.

Trubisky secured the QB2 role over competitors like Mike White and Shane Buechele in training camp, per The Athletic. However, the Bills may opt for Buechele, a younger and cheaper option, to optimize their budget before the roster cut deadline on August 26, 2025. If cut, Trubisky could attract interest from teams like the Chicago Bears, where he was a 2017 first-round pick, or the New York Giants, given his 50 career starts and mobility.

Despite the uncertainty, Trubisky has voiced his love for the Bills. In a brief interview, he said:
“I love Buffalo and the Bills Mafia. I’d take a pay cut to stay here and support Josh and this team.”
He added:
“Working with Josh Allen is a privilege. I’d do anything to stay, even if it’s just backing him up.”

Bills fans on Reddit and X have rallied behind Trubisky, calling him a “silent hero” for his dedication. One X post read: “Trubisky willing to take a pay cut? That’s pure Bills Mafia spirit!” However, head coach Sean McDermott and the coaching staff are still undecided, weighing Trubisky’s experience against the financial benefits of cutting him.

If retained, Trubisky would continue supporting Allen in “mop-up” situations or when rest is needed. If cut, he could land with teams like the 49ers or Giants needing a reliable backup. Still, Trubisky emphasized:
“Buffalo is home. I want to stay and help the Bills chase a Super Bowl, in any role.”

Trubisky’s fate with the Bills remains uncertain, but his loyalty has touched fans’ hearts. Whether his Bills Mafia spirit will keep him at Highmark Stadium or lead him elsewhere will soon be decided.