Poyer left Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bengals early and is being evaluated for a head injury.
Poyer and Tre'Davious White collided on a deep-pass play in the fourth quarter and both left to be evaluated for head injuries. The Bills are now without both of their starting safeties, as Dean Marlowe didn't return after halftime due to a groin injury.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Good to go Monday night
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Poyer (knee) has been deemed active ahead of Monday Night Football versus Cincinnati, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Poyer was already expected to play despite being considered questionable due to a persistent knee injury. The 31-year-old has only been available for 11 games so far this season, though he is still a key piece of Buffalo's secondary when healthy. His availability could be a significant factor against the Bengals' star-studded passing attack led by quarterback Joe Burrow.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Question mark for big game
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Poyer (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game in Cincinnati, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Poyer logged a limited session Saturday after missing practice completely Thursday and Friday, so we have to imagine he's on the better side of questionable, though those using Poyer in IDP leagues won't know for sure until Monday afternoon. Poyer, who has four interceptions on the year, hasn't picked one off since Week 4, but he's one of the better safeties in the league and his potential presence could prove pivotal in trying to slow down Joe Burrow and a strong Cincinnati offense.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Ready to go Week 16
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Poyer (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday and does not carry a game status ahead of Saturday's contest versus Chicago.
Poyer started Week 16 with back-to-back DNPs due to an unspecified knee issue. However, he already said Wednesday that he plans to suit up and reprise his every-down role at safety versus the Bears, so it appears his lack of participation could have simply been a precautionary move by Buffalo. Poyer has recorded a team-high four interceptions despite playing only 10 games so far this season.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Should play despite recent DNPs
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Poyer (knee) said that he plans on playing Saturday against the Bears despite failing to practice both Tuesday and Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Although Poyer didn't partake in either of Tuesday's or Wednesday's preparatory sessions due to a knee issue, he's still anticipated to handle his every-down safety role this weekend in Chicago.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Returning to action Sunday
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Poyer (elbow) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Poyer missed the Bills' last two games as a result of an elbow injury he sustained during Buffalo's Week 8 matchup versus Green Bay, but he was able to practice in full capacity Friday and is now slated to start at safety Sunday against Cleveland. The 31-year-old has recorded 21 tackles and four interceptions across five games played so far this season.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Ruled out with elbow injury
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Poyer has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Packers due to an elbow injury.
Poyer recorded five tackles (three solo) during Sunday's game prior to being ruled out in the fourth quarter. It's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for next Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Cleared for Week 6
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Poyer doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.
Poyer was sidelined for the Bills' blowout win over the Steelers in Week 5 due to injured ribs, but he returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, progressed to a full participant Friday, and has been cleared for Sunday. The starting safety's presence will go a long way in Buffalo's attempt to slow down Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City's league-leading scoring offense.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Gets X-ray
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Poyer (undisclosed) went to the X-ray room after the Bills' 23-20 win over the Ravens on Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Poyer came into Sunday questionable with a foot injury; however he did play, recording four tackles and two interceptions in the contest. Whether the need for an X-ray is related to his foot is still unknown.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Confirmed out against Miami
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Poyer (foot) is inactive Week 3 against the Dolphins.
Poyer's absence, combined with that of Micah Hyde (neck), will leave the Bills severely shorthanded and inexperienced at safety against a red-hot Miami passing attack. Look for Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin to see a major uptick in reps.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Likely sitting out Week 3
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Poyer (foot) is not expected to play Sunday at Miami, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Poyer practiced in a limited capacity this week and appeared to be trending in the right direction, but it now appears he'll probably need to sit out at least one game as he recovers from a foot injury. With Micah Hyde (neck) on the injured reserve list, Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin may both have to start Sunday and would be in for a tough test against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Officially considered questionable
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Poyer (foot) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Dolphins after logging a limited practice Friday.
Poyer returned to the practice field Friday, albeit in a limited fashion, which bodes well for his chances to play Sunday in Miami. The 31-year-old could be a game-time decision, while his running mate Micah Hyde (neck) has already been ruled out.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Healing, but no firm return date
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Coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Poyer (hyperextended elbow) is "trending in the right direction" but did not provide a target date for his return, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
It would seem highly doubtful that Poyer will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Colts, though the injury does not sound too long term in nature and Poyer still has plenty of time to be ready for Week 1. However, it's worth noting that's three days earlier in Buffalo's case, as the Bills kick off the season Sept. 8 on Thursday Night Football against the Rams.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Hyperextends elbow
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Poyer sustained a hyperextended elbow at Tuesday's practice and will be sidelined a couple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Poyer made an early exit from the session and was looked at by the training staff before undergoing an MRI. Now that a diagnosis is confirmed, he'll likely be sidelined for the rest of training camp and the entirety of the preseason slate, with the aim to be ready for a Week 1 road matchup with the Rams.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Needs MRI
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Poyer left practice early Tuesday with an arm injury and will need an MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Poyer was attended to by trainers, who sent him to the locker room, and he was unable to return. Any significant time missed for the 31-year-old would be a major blow to the Bills' defense.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Suffers arm injury
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Poyer left Tuesday's practice after suffering an arm injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Poyer was attended to by trainers, who sent him to the locker room and his day was over. The Bills just dodged a bullet with Micah Hyde's minor hip injury, but Poyer is equally important to the defense's success, and the team would be hurting if he's out for any length of time.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Still sorting out contract
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Poyer, who has been unhappy with his contract situation and missed OTAs, is at training camp Sunday and will practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bills GM Brandon Beane and Poyer's agent Drew Rosenhaus are trying to work something out in terms of a long-term deal for the prized safety, who's a key part of one of the league's best secondaries.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Plans to attend minicamp
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Poyer will attend mandatory minicamp this week, though he's still seeking an extension with Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Poyer already opted out of OTAs due to his displeasure with his contract situation. The Bills reportedly are in contact with his agents, though, and the fact he returned to practice could be a good sign that a deal is imminent. Poyer and Micah Hyde are considered one of the best safety duos in the league, so Buffalo has a strong interest in keeping the two together for this season's run at the Super Bowl.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Absent from OTAs
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Poyer is not participating in this week's OTAs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Poyer is believed to be unhappy with his contract situation, especially after some of the team's other key players have gotten their deals reworked recently. The Bills have to be incredibly happy with what the safety brings to the defense, as he's only missed one game in his career and posted 93 or more tackles in all of his five seasons with the team, but at some point the team has to pick and choose how it will spend its money as it gets tighter against the salary cap.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Huge day in blowout win
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Poyer tallied 10 tackles (four solo) along with one interception in Sunday's 45-17 divisional win against the Jets.
Poyer was an extremely disruptive force Sunday as he matched his best tackling game of the season while also recording his fourth interception in 2021, tying Broncos safety Justin Simmons for fourth in the NFL. The veteran safety looks to continue his strong play as he faces off against a turnover prone Carson Wentz next Sunday.
