Head coach Sean McDermott was unable to provide a timeline on Strong's (neck) return Monday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Strong hasn't played since suffering a neck injury Week 4 against the Saints and will seemingly remain sidelined for an extended period of time. The rookie sixth-round pick recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) across four games before getting injured.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Contract restructured
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The Bills reconstructed Johnson's (groin) contract Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
By converting Johnson's base salary into a signing bonus, the Bills have created an additional $1.75 million in salary cap space ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Johnson is working through a groin injury that prevented him from playing in Sunday's 28-21 win over the Chiefs. The veteran corner will look to progress enough in his recovery to be available for Week 10 against the Dolphins.
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Bills' Michael Hoecht: Out for year with torn Achilles
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The Bills placed Hoecht on injured reserve Monday due to a torn right Achilles which will sideline him for the rest of the 2025, season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Hoecht sustained a non-contact injury during the Bills' 28-21 win over the Chiefs on Sunday, and the fifth-year defensive end was diagnosed with a torn Achilles after being evaluated by medical staff. He made his 2025 debut in Week 7 after missing the first six games of the regular season while serving a suspension, and he'll end his first campaign in Buffalo with five tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks. With Hoecht done for the year, the Bills will turn to Javon Solomon, A.J. Epenesa and Landon Jackson to step up in rotational roles at defensive end behind Greg Rousseau and Joey Bosa.
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Bills' Michael Hoecht: Won't return due to Achilles injury
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Hoecht (Achilles) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
It was a non-contact injury for Hoecht, and the severity of the injury will be known once he undergoes more tests. A.J. Epenesa and Javon Solomon will see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau following Hoecht's exit from Sunday's game.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Not playing in Week 9
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Johnson (groin) is inactive for Sunday's clash against Kansas City.
Johnson first appeared on Buffalo's injury report Friday with a groin injury. He entered the weekend deemed questionable to suit up Sunday but ultimately isn't going to be able to play. Cam Lewis is set to start in the slot in Johnson's stead.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Could return by playoffs
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Oliver (biceps) has a chance to return for the first week of the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Buffalo coach Sean McDermott confirmed earlier this week that the defensive tackle needs surgery on his torn biceps, per Rapoport. The Bills also still plan to evaluate the trade market as a way to help their struggling run defense. In Oliver's absence, Larry Ogunjobi, Jordan Phillips, DaQuan Jones and Deone Walker will need to take on bigger roles.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Expected to miss remainder of 2025
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Rapp underwent surgery on his injured knee this week and is likely going to miss the remainder of the season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Rapp was placed on injured reserve last Friday and appears to be looking at a lengthy absence. Cole Bishop and Jordan Poyer started at safety for Buffalo last week against the Panthers and appear to be in line to start again versus Kansas City.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Ruled out for Week 9
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Thompson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Thompson played 89 percent of the defensive snaps last week against the Panthers and has started each of the past two games for the Bills. With Thompson out against Kansas City, Matt Milano should step back into the starting role again now that he's past his pectoral injury.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Out for Week 9
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Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
With Ed Oliver (biceps) already sidelined, the Bills are getting thin on the interior of their defensive line. Larry Ogunjobi, Jordan Phillips and Deone Walker will have to step into larger roles up front.
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Bills' Joey Bosa: Adds sack in win
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Bosa recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.
Bosa broke through the line to bring down Andy Dalton for a sack twice in the second quarter, but one of them was nullified by a penalty on the 30-year-old. The defensive end has now registered 16 total tackles (seven solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also forcing four fumbles over seven games this season.
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Bills' Michael Hoecht: Impressive in season debut
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Hoecht recorded three total tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.
Hoecht made his regular-season debut after missing the first six games while suspended for violating the NFL's policy regarding performance-enhancing substances. The defensive end was able to notch a strip-sack on Andy Dalton in the third quarter, which teammate Deone Walker recovered. He later combined with Walker to sack Dalton again in the fourth quarter.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Nursing hamstring injury
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Thompson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury.
Thompson likely picked up the injury during the Bills' Week 8 blowout win over the Panthers, when he logged four tackles (three solo) while playing 54 defensive snaps. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Week 9 against the Chiefs. The veteran linebacker worked in a rotational role at linebacker earlier in the season but has played at least 40 defensive snaps over the Bills' last three games, accumulating 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble over that span. However, it's worth noting that regular starter Matt Milano (pectoral) practiced in full Wednesday after missing games recently.
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Bills' Matt Milano: Practices in full
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Milano (pectoral) will practice in full Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The 31-year-old had missed Buffalo's last two games due to a pectoral injury that he aggravated in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Milano has appeared in three games for the Bills this year, recording 15 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 100 defensive snaps. Now fully healthy, he's expected to start alongside Terrel Bernard in the Bills' linebacker corps.
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Bills' Terrel Bernard: Past ankle issue
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Bernard (ankle) will practice in full Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bernard was active for the Bills' Week 8 win over the Panthers but didn't play a snap due to an ankle injury sustained the game prior. His full practice participation Wednesday suggests he's completely moved past the issue and will be ready to face the Chiefs in Week 9. Expect Bernard to reassume his duties as one of the Bills' top inside linebackers Sunday.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Jones (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The veteran defensive lineman has been sidelined for the Bills' last two games and has yet to return to practice since sustaining a calf injury. Jones likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance at playing in Sunday's contest against Kansas City. If he's inactive again, expect Deone Walker to play an expanded role on the Bills' defensive line.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Signed to active roster
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The Bills signed Poyer off the practice squad Tuesday.
Poyer started at safety in Week 8 against the Panthers and logged five tackles (one solo) on 74 percent of the defensive snaps. With Taylor Rapp (knee) and Damar Hamlin (pectoral) on injured reserve, Poyer seems like a good bet to remain in the starting lineup.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Sent to injured reserve
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The Bills placed Oliver (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Coach Sean McDermott confirmed Oliver needs surgery, but there's a chance he could return during the playoffs should the Bills qualify for the postseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. It's a massive loss for the Buffalo defense that has struggled to stop the run this season. Oliver has appeared in just three regular-season games this season, logging 12 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks. Larry Ogunjobi, Jordan Phillips, DaQuan Jones (calf) and Deone Walker will need to pick up the slack.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Returns to practice squad
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Poyer reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per NFL's official transaction log.
Poyer was elevated to the active roster for the second straight game ahead of Sunday's 40-9 win over Carolina, recording five total tackles (one solo) while playing 45 of the team's 54 defensive snaps and one snap on special teams. The 34-year-old operated as the team's starting strong safety versus the Panthers due to the placement of Taylor Rapp (knee) on injured reserve, and Poyer will therefore almost assuredly be elevated again in Week 9 versus the Chiefs.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Likely out indefinitely
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Oliver is feared to have sustained a torn biceps in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 27-year-old defensive tackle recorded three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 18 defensive snaps before exiting Sunday's game with an injury. If tests confirm a torn biceps, Oliver likely will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. He's battled multiple injuries throughout the year, recording 12 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, across just three appearances. If Oliver misses time as expected, Larry Ogunjobi is likely to have an expanded role on the Bills' defensive line.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Won't return due to biceps injury
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Oliver has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a biceps injury, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Oliver went to the locker room late in the second quarter after suffering the injury and was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game. With Oliver done for the day and DaQuan Jones (calf) inactive, the Bills will turn to Deone Walker, Larry Ogunjobi and Jordan Phillips to pick up the slack at defensive tackle the rest of the way.
