Buechele, 28, began his NFL career as an undrafted rookie out of SMU with the Chiefs in 2021, signing a three-year contract. He spent time on Kansas City’s practice squad and briefly appeared on the active roster in 2021, later moving between teams before rejoining the Chiefs’ active roster in December following season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew. In Week 18 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Buechele went 7-for-14 for 88 yards, added one rushing attempt for four yards, and took five sacks. The Bills’ new contract is a reserve/futures deal.
Virgil, a Bills signee at wide receiver, joins Buffalo on a one-year deal as the club continues to diversify its depth behind Allen. The Bills did not disclose additional background on Virgil in their social media post, but the move complements Buffalo’s broader approach of adding versatile players with recent Chiefs exposure.
Kansas City’s quarterback situation figures to be a point of focus this offseason. With Mahomes battling a knee injury and Gardner Minshew entering free agency March 11, the Chiefs could pursue a veteran option or lean on a returning Minshew alongside Oladokun and Haener, who are currently the healthy QBs on the roster. Analysts have noted that the quarterback market is thin, with several high-profile veterans and mid-tier options expected to be available.
Among the rumored targets for teams in need of a quarterback upgrade are Daniel Jones, Russell Wilson, Malik Willis, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota, Trey Lance, and Jimmy Garoppolo. The Chiefs’ goal will be to find a player who can competently fill in if Mahomes misses time, without creating a long-term distraction from their starter.
Buffalo’s latest signings reflect a continued strategy of leveraging familiarity with successful environments to bolster depth behind Allen. While Buechele and Virgil are unsigned beyond one year, their presence gives the Bills additional development and competition at key spots. Whether either player makes a meaningful on-field impact this season remains to be seen, but the moves align with Buffalo’s approach to building a flexible, competitive roster.
