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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…
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