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Post Draft Monday: Compensatory Picks Window Closed for 2027
TL;DR
The compensatory pick calculations for the 2027 NFL Draft are now finalized as the post-draft window has closed. The Buffalo Bills are not projected to receive a compensatory pick due to offsetting signings.
Key points
- Compensatory pick calculations for 2027 NFL Draft are locked in.
- Buffalo Bills projected not to receive compensatory pick.
- Roster currently has 88 players with three spots available.
Buffalo Bills
Compensatory pick calculations for the 2027 NFL Draft are now effectively locked in, as the post-draft window has closed. Any free agent signings moving forward will no longer factor into the compensatory pick equation for 2027.
According to projections from Over the Cap.com, the Buffalo Bills currently project to have their qualifying losses fully offset by their qualifying signings. DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is expected to cancel out the departure of G David Edwards, while DB Dee Alford offsets QB Mitch Trubisky. As a result, Buffalo is not currently projected to receive a compensatory pick in the 2027 draft, barring any variance in the league’s final calculations.
Comp formula for next year ends officially on Monday. OTC projects the CJGJ acquisition will offset the loss of Edwards.
With that being said…I’m sure there will be a lot of familiar faces in the parking lot this week as the Bills work to fill out their roster for OTAs and… pic.twitter.com/46v0ZQjgV1
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From a roster standpoint, the Bills are carrying approximately 88 players and are permitted to have up to 91 during training camp due to the International Player Pathway exemption granted for Travis Clayton. This leaves three available roster spots.
Historically, Buffalo has used these final offseason roster spots on players with prior familiarity within the organization. These additions are typically veterans or depth players who have previously spent time in the system, offering a level of continuity and minimizing the learning curve during camp. Special teams experience and positional versatility are often key factors in these decisions. With this being said, look for some familiar faces to be waiting in the parking lot this week at One Bills Drive as several former Bills’ veteran free agents remain unsigned.
With the compensatory window now closed, teams can make these remaining additions without impacting future draft capital. The focus now shifts to rounding out the roster with low-risk, cost-effective options ahead of training camp.
Q&A
What are compensatory picks in the NFL Draft?
Compensatory picks are additional draft selections awarded to teams that lose more or better free agents than they acquire.
How does the Buffalo Bills' roster situation affect their 2027 draft picks?
The Bills' current signings offset their qualifying losses, meaning they are not projected to receive any compensatory picks for the 2027 draft.
What is the deadline for compensatory pick calculations in the NFL?
The deadline for compensatory pick calculations is the closing of the post-draft window, which has now passed for the 2027 NFL Draft.
