T.J. Yates, Brandon Tate Make Buffalo Bills 53-Man Roster Posted Sep 3, 2017 The Buffalo Bills decided to keep three quarterbacks on their final 53-man roster: starter Tyrod Taylor, rookie Nathan Peterman and veteran backup T.J. Yates. The addition of a return specialist raises questions about whether veteran returner Brandon Tate will remain on the Bills’ roster. (ESPN.com)