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Sean McDermott: 'Unrealistic' to expect Mitchell Trubisky to return as backup QB for Buffalo Bills

INDIANAPOLIS -- Mitchell Trubisky signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills to reset his career after four years in the spotlight with the Chicago Bears.

But the Bills are being realistic about the quarterback's future, understanding that he's likely to get an opportunity to compete for a starting role as opposed to returning for another year as Josh Allen's backup.

"I think it's unrealistic to think that we're going to be able to have him back," coach Sean McDermott said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "But I want him to go on and do great things for him and his family, which I know he's going to do.