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Buffalo Bills: ‘Open competition’ for next kick/punt returner

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #19 of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball against the defense of the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

While almost all of the starters are back this year for the Buffalo Bills, one position that is guaranteed to have a new player is the starting returner on kickoffs and punts. The team lost Andre Roberts this offseason, who left in free agency and joined the Houston Texans.

Before the first practice of minicamp, Sean McDermott was asked about this position and McDermott described it as an ‘open competition.