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Buffalo Bills DST

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The Bills DST was among the best units in Fantasy in 2024 and should be worth starting most weeks in 2025. This DST would be more of a priority if not for a Week 1 matchup with the Ravens. Despite a strong 2024 season, the Bills defense certainly has holes. Buffalo ranked only 22nd in yards per play allowed and 18th in sacks while relying on an impressive 16 interceptions to rack up Fantasy points. The Bills need a healthy Joey Bosa and improvement in their secondary to be more consistent which is why they drafted cornerback Maxwell Hairston in the first round. The Bills DST could be solid and is worth drafting, but it may not be as productive as it was in 2024 when it finished as the No. 4 DST.

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  • Bills' Maxwell Hairston: Will miss at least four games

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    Hairston (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The rookie first-round pick will be eligible to return Week 5 versus the Patriots , as he's recovering from an LCL sprain in his right knee that he picked up in late July. Hairston was a potential starter, but with limited training camp reps he may need additional time to ramp up even once he's medically cleared. Tre'Davious White (lower leg) is expected to start opposite Christian Benford if the former is healthy.
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  • Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Signs with Miami

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    The Dolphins signed Douglas to a one-year, $3 million contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Douglas turns 30 years old later this week and is coming off a 2024 season in Buffalo where he started all 15 regular-season games in which he appeared, logging 58 tackles (43 solo), five pass breakups and one forced fumble. Miami is essentially starting from scratch with its secondary this season, and Douglas figures to play a prominent role.
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  • Bills' Jordan Phillips: Inks deal with Bills

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    Phillips and the Bills agreed on a contract Monday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports. Phillips will join the Bills after spending the entirety of the offseason as a free agent. He will work out with the team in the interim period during which they can maintain a 90-man roster, but he is expected to be released and re-signed to Buffalo's practice squad Wednesday. The defensive lineman appeared in seven contests with the Bills in 2024, recording five total tackles (four solo) and an interception.
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  • Bills' Daequan Hardy: Back in action

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    Hardy (shoulder) recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Saturday's 23-19 preseason win over the Buccaneers. Hardy returned to action after suffering a shoulder injury in the Bills' preseason opener against the Giants. The cornerback played all 57 of the team's defensive snaps in the contest and also added six snaps with the special-teams unit. Hardy remains an unlikely candidate to stick around the initial 53-man roster in Buffalo, but he certainly could join the team's practice squad in 2025.
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  • Bills' Tre'Davious White: Dealing with lower-leg injury

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    Coach Sean McDermott said Saturday that White recently underwent an MRI for a lower-leg injury, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. White played 19 defensive snaps in the Bills' preseason opener back on Aug. 9 but didn't appear in either of the next two exhibitions. Bills general manager Brandon Beane said there is no timeline for White's return. Buffalo is already without first-round rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston after he injured his knee early in training camp. Hairston has yet to return to practice and remains "a ways away" from beginning a ramping up process, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reported Tuesday.
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  • Wande Owens: Waived/injured by Bills

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    The Bills waived Owens (undisclosed) with an injury designation Saturday. The nature and severity of Owens' injury isn't clear, but he will revert to injured reserve if he's not claimed off waivers by another team, which would force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bills. Buffalo signed defensive back Garnett Hollis to the roster in a corresponding move.
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  • Bills' Te'Cory Couch: Clears waivers

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    Couch (hamstring) cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Couch suffered the hamstring injury during Buffalo's joint practices Friday. He'll now be sidelined for the entire 2025 season unless the two sides are able to reach an injury settlement.
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  • Justin Hollins: Let go by Buffalo

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    The Bills released Hollins (undisclosed) from injured reserve with a settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Hollins' tenure with Buffalo has come to an end after he was initially placed on injured reserve last week with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2023 and will now look to get healthy and catch on with another team.
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  • Te'Cory Couch: Let go by Buffalo

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    The Bills waived/injured Couch (hamstring) on Tuesday. Couch injured his hamstring during the Bills' joint practice with the Bears this past Friday. Couch would revert to the Bills' IR if he goes unclaimed off waivers, forcing him to miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Buffalo.
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  • Bills' Maxwell Hairston: Not nearing return

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    Coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Hairston (knee) is still "a ways away" from beginning a ramping up process in his recovery, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports. Hairston was injured early in camp but avoided a major knee injury. However, he's been sidelined for the past three weeks and looks like he'll be out quite a bit longer. Hairston may not be ready in time for the Bills' Week 1 opener against the Ravens on Sept. 7.
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  • Bills' Te'Cory Couch: Injures hamstring

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    Couch suffered a hamstring injury during Buffalo's joint practice with Chicago on Friday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports. The injury kept the cornerback out of the preseason matchup between the two teams Sunday, though it remains to be seen how long he'll remain sidelined. Couch is competing for a roster spot after spending 2024 on the Bills' practice squad.
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  • Bills' Jordan Hancock: Suffers shoulder injury

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    Hancock (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's preseason contest against the Bears, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports. Hancock sustained a shoulder injury in the second half of the contest, finishing his day with eight total tackles (five solo), one of which was for a loss. The safety's status will be worth monitoring at practice ahead of Saturday's preseason finale with the Buccaneers.
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  • Bills' Cam Lewis: Not playing Sunday

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    Lewis (calf) isn't suiting up for Sunday's preseason game against the Bears, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Lewis appears to have picked up an apparent calf injury during training camp and he will now be forced to miss Buffalo's second preseason contest. The safety will look to return to the field for Saturday's preseason finale in Tampa Bay.
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  • Bills' Justin Hollins: Lands on injured reserve

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    Hollins (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve on Thursday after being waived with an injury designation, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. After being signed by Buffalo just a week ago, Hollins' season has come to an end, barring an injury settlement. The 29-year-old is trying to revitalize his career, as he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2023. He spent last season on Washington's practice squad.
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  • Bills' Cole Bishop: Past quad injury

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    Bishop (quadriceps) participated in team drills during Wednesday's training camp practice, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. Bishop was unable to play in the Bills' preseason opener against the Giants on Saturday due to a quad injury. The 2024 second-rounder appears past the issue after he got work in team drills during Wednesday's practice, and he is tracking toward being available for Sunday's preseason game against Chicago. Bishop saw work on both defense and special teams during his rookie season and is competing against Damar Hamlin for a starting safety spot next to Taylor Rapp.
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  • Bills' Taylor Rapp: Works in team drills

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    Rapp (knee) participated in team drills during Wednesday's training camp practice, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. Rapp was sidelined for the past week due to a knee injury. The additional rest has helped with his recovery enough to participate in team drills Wednesday, and the 2019 second-rounder is on track to be available for the Bills' upcoming preseason game against the Bears on Sunday. Rapp was a key piece in the Bills' secondary in 2024, finishing the regular season with 82 tackles (48 solo), six pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble in 14 games.
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  • Bills' Maxwell Hairston: Off crutches

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    Coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Hairston (knee) is off crutches, and the team has had no discussions about him starting the regular season on injured reserve, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Hairston went down with a noncontact knee injury in practice July 29, but he avoided a major injury and was diagnosed with a sprained LCL in his right knee. It sounds like the Bills expect their first-round rookie to be available to play in September, as a trip to injured reserve would cost Hairston at least the first four regular-season contests.
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  • Baylon Spector: Reaches injury settlement

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    Spector (calf) and the Bills reached an injury settlement Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Spector was placed on injured reserve by Buffalo on Thursday, but he will now be able to test the open market. The linebacker suffered a calf injury at practice Monday, and he'll have to pass a physical in order to sign elsewhere.
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  • Bills' Deone Walker: Recovered from illness

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    Walker recorded one pass deflection during Saturday's 35-24 preseason loss to the Giants. Walker missed time due to illness leading up to Buffalo's preseason clash with New York, but he managed to get healthy in time to play. The rookie fourth-round pick is competing for depth rotational reps along the Bills' interior defensive line.
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  • Bills' Dane Jackson: Back from personal matter

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    Jackson (personal) played in Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants and recorded three tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup. Jackson missed minimal practice time tending to a personal issue earlier in the week. He's expected to be a big part of Buffalo's cornerback picture this season alongside Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, Tre'Davious White and rookie Maxwell Hairston.
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