Backfield
Who backs up the Bills at running back?
Buffalo Bills running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. James Cook leads the Bills backfield, with Ty Johnson as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Bills running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Cook | Active | 358.2 | 1.17 |
| 2 | Ty Johnson | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Ray Davis | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Frank Gore | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Ian Wheeler | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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