Johnson (illness) was a full practice participant Friday.
A quick return after Thursday's absence confirms Johnson isn't dealing with a serious illness. He should be fine for his usual role on passing downs Monday night at Minnesota.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Sick Thursday
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Johnson (illness) did not practice Thursday.
Johnson will have an extra day to rest up this week, as the Bills host the Vikings on Monday night. Buffalo's preferred pass-catching back, Johnson has rushed six times for just 10 yards through six games this season, but he has caught all 15 of his targets for 174 yards.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Gets involved in blowout win
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Johnson took four carries for four yards and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 36-10 win versus the Ravens.
In a game that Buffalo ran away with in the second half, Johnson's four carries were a season high, but he couldn't produce much on those rush attempts. Ray Davis actually saw more carries (six) in Week 8 and was more effective as a rusher (30 yards). As long as lead back James Cook is available, Johnson won't have much utility in most fantasy formats.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Totals 27 yards vs. Las Vegas
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Johnson logged a three-yard carry and caught both of his targets for 24 yards during the Bills' 33-30 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Johnson and Ray Davis each saw only one carry during Sunday's win, with lead back James Cook turning 22 carries into 95 yards and a touchdown. Johnson was still involved somewhat in the passing game, and through four games he has 12 catches on as many targets for 155 yards. The veteran running back will continue to operate in a rotational role on offense, but his workload would expand significantly if Cook were to ever miss time. The Bills are on a bye for Week 7, and their next game will take place in Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Ready for Sunday
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Johnson (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Johnson was a new addition to the injury report this week, listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. He made a big impact in the Week 5 win at Los Angeles, catching each of his four targets for 72 yards across just 14 snaps (21.9 percent snap share).
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Limited at Thursday's practice
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Johnson (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Johnson popped up on the Bills' injury report with a hamstring issue Wednesday, and it was still bothering him at practice Thursday. Whether he ends up carrying an injury designation into the weekend might depend on his activity Friday, which will be his last chance to practice ahead of Sunday's game at Las Vegas. If he can go in Week 6, he'll be looking to build off the four-catch, 72-yard performance he managed in Week 5 against the Rams.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Big day as receiver in Week 5 OT win
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Johnson caught all four of his targets for 72 yards during the Bills' 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday.
Johnson played only 14 of the Bills' 64 offensive snaps (21.9 percent) and didn't log a single carry. However, the veteran running back made his snaps count as a receiver, rumbling for 40 yards on his first catch midway through the second quarter that led to a 17-yard touchdown run by James Cook on the very next play. Johnson added three more catches in the second half -- including a 26-yard grab -- and finished second on the Bills in receiving yards behind Khalil Shakir (80). Johnson will continue to operate as the Bills' change-of-pace back heading into Week 7 against the Raiders.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Week 6 Waiver Priority List
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Johnson might be a useful option in PPR since he has two games in his past three outings with four catches and at least 50 receiving yards. He had four catches for 50 yards on four targets in Week 3 against Jacksonville and four catches for 72 yards on four targets in Week 5 against the Rams. Keep in mind he had one carry for 3 yards over that span, but the Bills like Johnson in obvious passing situations. In PPR, he's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Contributes 12 yards in Week 4 loss
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Johnson rushed once for three yards and caught both of his targets for nine yards Sunday in a loss to New England.
Johnson logged 19 offensive snaps, well ahead of the four snaps played by Ray Davis and well behind the 35 snaps logged by starter James Cook. Johnson logged 50 receiving yards in his season debut in Week 3, and six of his seven touches this season have been receptions, so he clearly has a role as a pass catcher in Buffalo's offense. With that said, Johnson doesn't have a reliable weekly fantasy floor and isn't a trustworthy fantasy asset as long as Cook is healthy.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Ready for season debut
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Johnson (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports. "Ty Johnson will be good to go," coach Joe Brady said Friday.
He missed both of the first two games, but with receivers DJ Moore (shoulder) and Keon Coleman (ankle) both being listed as questionable, Johnson's receiving skills out of the backfield might be useful for the offense. Johnson really isn't recommended for fantasy unless anything happens to starter James Cook, but the former's presence on the field does knock Ray Davis down a peg.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Limited in Tuesday's practice
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Johnson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
Johnson has opened Week 2 prep with back-to-back limited practices, and Wednesday's report will provide clarity on whether he'll be available for Thursday night's home tilt against the Lions. The veteran running back is currently working through a right hamstring injury, and he's been dealing with lower-body issues since early training camp. Frank Gore would likely be elevated from the practice squad and serve as Buffalo's RB3 behind James Cook and Ray Davis if Johnson is not cleared to play against Detroit.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Estimated as limited Monday
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The Bills listed Johnson (hamstring) as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
After missing the Bills' first two practices of Week 1, Johnson returned to the field Friday as a limited participant and took a questionable tag into Sunday's season opener versus the Texans. Johnson ultimately was inactive for the 36-31 win, but he'll have a stronger chance of making his 2026 debut Thursday against the Lions if he can upgrade to full participation in practice at some point over the next two days.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Questionable for Week 1
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Johnson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game at Houston, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Johnson just returned to practice Thursday after missing a month, but head coach Joe Brady said Friday that the veteran running back "doesn't need a lot of the physical work to go do his job." If Johnson ends up inactive, it could push more snaps and targets toward starter James Cook, in addition to benefitting backup Ray Davis. The Bills have typically deployed Johnson as a passing-down specialist.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Practicing, may not play
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Johnson (hamstring) is practicing Friday, but Alex Brasky of SI.com believes the running back is unlikely to play Sunday in Houston.
Johnson returned to practice Thursday after missing a full month, so the Bills will probably wait until Week 2 or 3 to have him suit up. James Cook could get a few extra snaps in passing situations, while Ray Davis also gets a minor boost for workload projection in Johnson's absence.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Not practicing Thursday
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Johnson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Johnson continues to miss practice due to the hamstring injury, which has kept him sidelined since Aug. 8. Though Johnson avoided placement on injured reserve coming out of the preseason, his 2026 debut could be delayed until at least Week 2 if he's unable to practice in some capacity Friday. In the event Johnson is sidelined for Sunday's season opener versus the Texans, Frank Gore could be elevated from the practice squad to provide a third option in the backfield behind James Cook and Ray Davis.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Sitting out Wednesday's practice
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Johnson (lower leg) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Johnson has been a spectator for practices since Aug. 8, when he appeared to sustain a right leg injury during a 1-on-1 drill. Though he still has two more days to potentially fit in some on-field work prior to Sunday's game against the Texans, Johnson may be trending toward an absence in Week 1. If Johnson ends up missing the season opener, the Bills would have more snaps on passing downs available for lead back James Cook.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Remains sidelined at practice
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Johnson (lower leg) didn't practice Monday, Ryan Miller of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports.
Per the report, Johnson, who hasn't practiced since Aug. 8, was on the field before Saturday's preseason game against the Browns wearing a sleeve on his right leg. At this stage, he doesn't seem likely to suit up for the Bills' exhibition finale, but when he is able able to return to the field, Johnson will have a chance to re-enter the equation in a Buffalo backfield led by James Cook that also includes Ray Davis.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Departs practice with knee injury
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Johnson left practice early Saturday due to an apparent right knee injury, Matt Parrino of NYup.com reports.
Johnson was participating in 1-on-1 drills when he went down and immediately grabbed his right knee. The running back was escorted to the sideline, and then to the locker room, by team trainers. There's no word yet on the exact nature or extent of Johnson's injury, but any absence lingering into the regular season would be a blow to Buffalo's backfield depth, as the versatile tailback is expected to again work in a dual-threat role behind James Cook and Ray Davis.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Past ankle injury
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Johnson (ankle) is participating in OTAs, Jeffrey Barnes of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports.
Johnson missed the Bills' two playoff games back in January but is now 100 percent healthy. He should again handle the pass-game, change-of-pace role behind James Cook in 2026 after Buffalo did nothing to address the running back room over the offseason. Johnson carried the ball 50 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns and added a 24-263-2 line as a receiver across 17 regular-season contests last season.
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Bills' Ty Johnson: Could return Saturday
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
Johnson appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's divisional-round contest in Denver, as he upgraded to limited practice Thursday after missing Buffalo's wild-card win over the Jaguars due to an ankle issue. If active, the Maryland product could play an important role on the Bills' offense, having caught 24 of 33 targets for 263 yards and two touchdowns during the regular season, particularly with Joshua Palmer (ankle), Gabe Davis (knee) and Tyrell Shavers (knee) sidelined Saturday.
