Undrafted Bills Rookie WR Leads Team with 4 Catches — Fans Say He Just Saved His NFL Dream
Under the bright lights at Stadium, undrafted rookie Stephen Gosnell quietly delivered the kind of steady, reliable performance that can keep an NFL dream alive. Fighting for a roster spot in one of the league’s deepest wide receiver rooms, the former Virginia Tech standout hauled in 4 receptions for 30 yards, leading all Bills receivers in catches during Buffalo’s preseason opener — a narrow loss to the New York Giants.
The game began as a defensive battle, with neither side able to break free in the first quarter. Gosnell first made his mark midway through the second, snagging a short out route on third down to extend the drive. By halftime, he had already matched the catch total of several veteran receivers on the roster.
In the third quarter, Gosnell became a go-to target for Buffalo’s backup quarterbacks, moving the chains twice on intermediate routes and showcasing dependable hands in traffic. While the stat line wasn’t flashy, his ability to win contested catches and secure the ball in tight coverage stood out to coaches watching from the sideline.
"I'VE BEEN AROUND LONG ENOUGH TO KNOW HEART WHEN I SEE IT. THAT BILLS ROOKIE? HE DIDN'T FLINCH. DIDN'T PLAY LIKE A GUY FIGHTING FOR A ROSTER SPOT — HE PLAYED LIKE HE BELONGED IN ROYAL BLUE AND RED. AND THOSE CATCHES? THAT WAS BUFFALO GRIT AT ITS FINEST."
Signed as a long shot after the draft, Gosnell entered camp buried on the depth chart. But in a preseason opener where every rep matters, he showed the kind of reliability that can’t be ignored.
If he can build on this performance over the next two games, Stephen Gosnell might just turn a summer tryout into a permanent spot in Buffalo — and prove that undrafted doesn’t mean unwanted.
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