Bills' Maxwell Hairston: Ruled out for wild-card round
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Hairston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Hairston is considered "week-to-week" due to an ankle injury he sustained during Sunday's 35-8 win over the Jets on Sunday. The rookie first-rounder won't be available for the Bills' wild-card game but could return for the divisional round should Buffalo beat Jacksonville this Sunday. Hairston started in three of 11 regular-season games in his rookie campaign and accumulated 18 tackles (14 solo) and five pass defenses (two interceptions).
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Won't return for wild-card round
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Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that there are no plans for Oliver (biceps/knee) to be designated to return from injured reserve this week, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Oliver landed on injured reserve in late October due to a torn biceps that he sustained against the Panthers in Week 8. There was some optimism that the seventh-year defensive tackle could return for the playoffs. However, that was before Oliver underwent surgery in late December to repair the meniscus in his knee, and he appears to be a long shot to return for the Bills' postseason run, even if the team were to make it to the Super Bowl in February. The Bills will continue to rely on Deone Walker, Greg Rousseau, DaQuan Jones (calf) and Joey Bosa (hamstring) to man the defensive front heading into Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars.
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Bills' Maxwell Hairston: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Hairston (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Jets.
Hairston sustained an ankle injury in the second half, and he's now unlikely to return to action in Week 18. In his absence, Christian Benford and Tre'Davious White will continue to operate as the team's primary options at cornerback versus New York.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Will suit up vs. Jets
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Phillips (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Phillips has missed Buffalo's last two games due to an ankle injury, but he's in shape to return to game action in Week 18. With veteran starter DaQuan Jones (calf) out, Phillips could be in line for additional work at defensive tackle Sunday.
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Bills' Joey Bosa: No go for Week 18
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Bosa (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Jets.
Bosa will be forced to sit out the regular-season finale as the team opts to give him some additional time to nurse his preexisting hamstring injury. In the 30-year-old's absence, A.J. Epenesa, Javon Solomon and Matthew Judon will all be candidates to see larger workloads on the defensive line versus New York.
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Bills' Deone Walker: Questionable with illness
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Walker (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
Walker was added to Saturday's injury report due to a sudden illness, and the defensive tackle's availability for Sunday's game is now in jeopardy. If the rookie cannot recover in time for the divisional clash, Jordan Phillips (ankle), Phidarian Mathis and T.J. Sanders will likely see increased reps on the defensive line alongside Larry Ogunjobi.
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Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Ready for Sunday's game
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Epenesa (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets.
Epenesa popped up as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report due to an illness, but he appears to have already recovered from his ailment. A rotational defensive end, Epenesa could stand to handle an increased workload versus New York if Joey Bosa (hamstring), who is officially listed as questionable, doesn't play in Week 18.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Questionable for Week 18
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Phillip (ankle) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets.
Phillips has missed back-to-back games due to a lingering right ankle injury, but he resumed practicing in full Friday after having been listed as limited both Wednesday and Thursday. Barring any setbacks, he seems on track to retake the field Sunday versus New England.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Won't face Jets
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Jones (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against New York, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones will conclude the regular season with back-to-back absences as Buffalo prioritizes his recovery for the wild-card round of the AFC side of the playoffs. Rookie second-rounder T.J. Sanders will handle a starting role at defensive tackle for as long as Jones remains sidelined.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Ruled out for Week 18
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Poyer (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.
Poyer will miss a second consecutive contest to close out the regular season. Buffalo will hope to have the starting safety back on the field in time for the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs. Across his 10 regular-season appearances in 2025, Poyer racked up 70 tackles (31 solo), including 0.5 sacks, plus three passes defensed, including one interception.
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Bills' Tre'Davious White: Limited by illness
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White (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
White wasn't listed on Wednesday's practice report, so the illness is a new issue for the veteran cornerback. He would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets if he were to log a full practice Friday. In the 10 games since the Bills' Week 7 bye, White has logged 18 tackles (10 solo) and seven pass defenses (including one interception).
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Won't practice Wednesday
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Jones (calf) won't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Jones missed the Bills' Week 17 loss to the Eagles due to a lingering calf injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still managing the issue. The 34-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Jets. If he's sidelined for the second consecutive game, expect rookie T.J. Sanders to have an expanded role on the Bills' defensive line.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Sidelined Wednesday
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Poyer (hamstring) won't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The 34-year-old was sidelined for the Week 17 loss to the Eagles due to a hamstring issue, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still dealing with the injury. Poyer likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, though he may be rested with the Patriots having already secured the AFC East title.
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Bills' Joey Bosa: Won't practice Wednesday
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Bosa (hamstring) will not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bosa has played through a hamstring injury since late November, so Wednesday's DNP is likely precautionary. The 30-year-old from Ohio State has appeared in 15 games this season, recording 29 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and two passes defensed. He likely needs to upgrade to limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Jets. However, the Bills may rest some of their starters with the AFC East title now out of reach.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Undergoes knee procedure
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Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Oliver (biceps) underwent surgery Monday to have his meniscus in his knee repaired, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
The injury occurred while Oliver was rehabbing his torn biceps. It's unclear at this point if Oliver has a chance to play again this season during the playoffs. Oliver has appeared in just three games this season due to various injuries. Deone Walker, Larry Ogunjobi, DaQuan Jones (calf) and Jordan Phillips (ankle) will continue to see heavy snaps at defensive tackle for Buffalo.
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Bills' Terrel Bernard: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Bernard (calf) won't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bernard's absence Wednesday comes as no surprise, as he's already been ruled out for the Week 18 matchup against the Jets due to a calf injury. Both Dorian Williams and Joe Andreessen could have expanded roles in Buffalo's linebacker corps while Bernard is sidelined Sunday.
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Bills' Christian Benford: Posts three stops in Week 17 loss
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Benford recorded three solo tackles and two pass defenses during the Bills' 13-12 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
All three of Benford's tackles came in the first half, and his two pass defenses were a season high. The fourth-year corner is up to 43 tackles (32 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses (one interception and a pick-six) and two fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown) through 14 regular-season games.
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Bills' Terrel Bernard: Done for night
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Bernard (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
Bernard sustained a calf injury late in the first half, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. In his absence, Dorian Williams and Joe Andreessen will continue to operate in more substantial roles at linebacker versus Philadelphia.
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Bills' Terrel Bernard: Exits game with calf injury
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Bernard (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Bernard appeared to suffer the injury in the second quarter and was evaluated by medical staff in the blue medical tent. Dorian Williams and Joe Andreessen are candidates for more snaps on defense for as long as Bernard is out of the game.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Ruled out for Week 17
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Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Jones' calf issue has been lingering since mid-October, but after missing Weeks 6-9 he's been able to play in each of Buffalo's past seven games. However, he may have aggravated the issue Sunday versus the Browns, as the veteran defensive lineman wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week and won't play Sunday. Jordan Phillips (ankle) has also been ruled out, so T.J. Sanders could draw a start against Philadelphia.
