Every August, tough conversations unfold behind closed doors. For many players chasing NFL dreams, cut season brings a harsh dose of reality. Years of effort, sacrifice and belief can be reduced to a brief meeting and a turned-in playbook. It's part of the game, relentless, competitive and unforgiving.

But sometimes, hard work does more than just get noticed. Sometimes, it pays off.

For WR Tyrell Shavers, the effort never wavered after two years practice squad duty. And this time, it was enough. He made the Bills' initial 53-man roster.

They say everything's bigger in Texas and for Shavers, that includes his heart, his hustle and his dream. The Texas native went undrafted in 2023 and spent the past two seasons on the practice squad with the Buffalo Bills. Two training camps ended in dis

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