Former Bills 1,700-Yard Back Released — Begs for One More Shot in Buffalo
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NFL rosters are always in flux come training camp, but few moves have resonated quite like the latest one in Cincinnati. This week, a familiar name suddenly found himself back on the market.
The news broke quietly: a veteran running back was let go after just one season in a new uniform. His journey, once marked by gritty performances and loyal fan support, had hit another fork in the road.
Only a few years ago, this rusher was earning a reputation as Buffalo’s heartbeat on tough downs and in playoff moments. He racked up yardage and built a bond with Bills Mafia that never quite faded.
“Buffalo will always be home. I gave everything for Bills Mafia, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Let me finish what I started,” Zack Moss wrote, his message echoing through social media and stirring a surge of fan support across western New York.
Drafted by Buffalo in 2020, Moss amassed 1,733 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns in three seasons. His highlight reel includes a Wild Card breakthrough and a memorable 100-yard receiving day against Kansas City.
His bruising style and blue-collar mentality fit the city perfectly, even after a knee injury and the rise of James Cook limited his carries. Fans still remember his role in ending the team’s 17-year playoff drought.
After being traded to the Colts, Moss saw flashes of success before signing with the Bengals in 2024. But in Cincinnati, he found himself fighting for snaps behind Joe Mixon and younger backs, never quite regaining his Buffalo spark.
Now, after eight games and a modest season in stripes, Moss is searching for a fresh start — or perhaps, a chance to finish what he started in upstate New York.
Buffalo’s roster is loaded with firepower, but some fans and analysts wonder if a reunion could be the right fit for a team still looking to power through tough postseason yards. The answer may come down to roster needs and a front office willing to bet on heart.
For Moss, the dream is clear: one more shot to run with Bills Mafia, and one more chance to finish his Buffalo story the way he always imagined.
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