Bills Finalize Roster Changes Following Minicamp Tryouts
WHO:
buffalobills.com - Deven Thompkins previously played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, the Carolina Panthers in 2024, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2022 to 2023.
buffalobills.com - Tomczak is a 6-foot, 195-pound wide receiver.
buffalobills.com - Deven Thompkins, a wide receiver, is entering his fifth year in the NFL.
buffalobills.com - Shane Buechele is the quarterback who threw a deep touchdown pass to Thompkins during minicamp.
buffalobills.com - Tomczak is a wide receiver who rejoined the Bills after signing as an undrafted free agent.
WHAT:
buffalobills.com - Thompkins made 102 catches for 1,704 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season at Utah State, leading to a Third-Team All-American selection.
buffalobills.com - Thompkins had five receptions for 32 yards in four appearances during his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
buffalobills.com - The Buffalo Bills made five roster moves as they concluded their three-day mandatory minicamp.
buffalobills.com - Thompkins made 42 catches for 162 yards and one touchdown in his NFL career.
buffalobills.com - Tomczak recorded 225 receptions, 3,024 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns during his collegiate career at Youngstown State.
WHERE:
buffalobills.com - The mandatory minicamp took place at the Kaleida Health Performance Center.
WHEN:
buffalobills.com - The minicamp concluded on June 10, 2026.
WHY:
buffalobills.com - The roster moves were made following the conclusion of the mandatory minicamp.
HOW:
buffalobills.com - Thompkins tested at the Utah State Pro Day with a 40-yard dash time of 4.44 seconds, a vertical jump of 38.5 inches, and a broad jump of 132 inches.
buffalobills.com - Thompkins was invited to the minicamp as a tryout player and made a memorable play during practice.
(UPDATED June 11, 2026 23:25 UTC)
Deven Thompkins, a 6-foot, 195-pound wide receiver, has joined the Buffalo Bills after previously playing for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, the Carolina Panthers in 2024, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2022 to 2023. In his senior season at Utah State, Thompkins made 102 catches for 1,704 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning a Third-Team All-American selection, and he had five receptions for 32 yards during his rookie season with Tampa Bay. At the Utah State Pro Day, he showcased his athleticism with a 40-yard dash time of 4.44 seconds, a vertical jump of 38.5 inches, and a broad jump of 132 inches.
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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 21:45 UTC)
The Buffalo Bills wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp at the Kaleida Health Performance Center, making five roster moves in the process. Wide receiver Deven Thompkins, who has made 42 catches for 162 yards and one touchdown in his NFL career, impressed during the camp with a deep touchdown pass from quarterback Shane Buechele. Additionally, wide receiver Tomczak rejoined the Bills after previously signing as an undrafted free agent, having recorded 225 receptions, 3,024 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns during his collegiate career at Youngstown State.