Oliver (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.
Oliver missed both games of the team's west coast road trip prior to the Week 7 bye, and the Bills certainly felt it by giving up 64 points over those two games. His presence, should he be able to return for Week 8, would go a long way in trying to slow down a Ravens offense that expects to get Lamar Jackson back this week.
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Bills' Sam Franklin: Suspension rescinded
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The NFL reduced Franklin's discipline from a one-game suspension to a fine of $14,926, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Franklin was disciplined by the league for allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter of the Bills' Week 6 win over the Raiders. The decision has been altered to a fine, and with the Bills on a bye, the Temple product will be available for Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
The NFL announced Thursday that Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld.
Gardner-Johnson's attempt to appeal his suspension was unsuccessful Thursday. The 28-year-old was ejected from the Bills Week 6 game for spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Damar Hamlin and Dee Alford will likely see additional snaps in the secondary.
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Bills' Dorian Williams: Logs interception in win
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Williams logged five tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed for an interception in the Bills' 33-30 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Despite a relatively poor showing from a struggling Bills defense, Williams picked off Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins in the third quarter of Sunday's contest. The linebacker's stolen possession led to the Bills extending the lead from 16-13 to 23-13 with 6:22 remaining in the third quarter.
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Bills' Davison Igbinosun: Rookie trending up
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Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard praised Igbinosun's play earlier this week and plans to keep giving the rookie a good amount of playing time, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports. Said Leonard, "I think what he's done the last couple weeks, he's definitely earned a high majority of the snaps at the corner position. I know what I'm getting, play in and play out."
Igbinosun, a second-round rookie out of Ohio State, has seen 64 or more percent of the defensive snaps in each of the past three games as he continues to make his mark at the NFL level. That's more than teammate Maxwell Hairston in each of the past two, so IGB may be working his way into a starter's role opposite star corner Christian Benford. Igbinosun had seven total tackles in Week 6, and he had three passes defensed in the Week 7 win over the Raiders.
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Bills' Sam Franklin: Suspended for one game
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The NFL announced Wednesday that Franklin has received a one-game suspension without pay due to an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during the Bills' 33-30 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
The suspension stems from Franklin allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter during a successful extra-point attempt by the Raiders. The veteran defensive back has denied the allegation by the league and will appeal the ruling, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Franklin has played solely on special teams this season, but with C.J. Gardner-Johnson also handed a one-game suspension, the Bills' secondary could be thin for their Week 8 game against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Tre'Davious White: Returns to Buffalo
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The Bills signed White to the practice squad Monday, Maddy Glabb of the team's official site reports.
White turned down multiple opportunities to return to Buffalo. The former star takes the place of cornerback A.J. Woods on the practice squad, where White will start until he can seize an opportunity with the active roster. With second-year cornerback Maxwell Hairston continuing to struggle in coverage, White may have a quick path to game-day snaps.
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Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Handed one-game ban
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The NFL announced Monday that Gardner-Johnson has received a one-game suspension without pay for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's 33-30 win over the Raiders.
During the second quarter of the game, Gardner-Johnson was ejected after spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. The Bills are on bye in Week 7, so the veteran defensive back will serve the ban during a Week 8 game against the Ravens. Gardner-Johnson's absence likely clears the way for Damar Hamlin and Dee Alford to see added snaps in the secondary.
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Bills' Bradley Chubb: Exits with rib injury
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Chubb (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Chubb exited the second quarter of Sunday's contest with a rib injury. The outside linebacker went to the locker room but should return to the game, Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports reports. TJ Parker and Michael Hoecht should split snaps opposite Greg Rousseau while Chubb is absent.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Inactive for consecutive games
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Oliver (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Oliver will miss a second consecutive game due to the knee injury he sustained during the Bills' Week 4 loss to the Patriots. The defensive tackle will once again be replaced by a mixture of Greg Gaines, DeWayne Carter and T.J. Sanders.
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Bills' Dee Alford: Ready for Sunday
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Alford (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Alford was limited throughout Week 6 prep after missing the Bills' Monday night win over the Rams with an ankle injury. The slot cornerback is back in action and ready to cover Brock Bowers in the slot during Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Draws questionable tag for Week 6
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Oliver (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Oliver opened the week with consecutive DNPs before logging a limited practice Friday, which was enough for the veteran defensive lineman to be tagged as questionable. If Oliver is ruled out for a third-straight game, then Greg Gaines and DeWayne Carter would once again step into larger roles on the Bills' defensive line.
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Bills' Dee Alford: Questionable against Las Vegas
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Alford (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Alford was unable to play against the Rams on Monday due to an ankle injury. He was limited in all three Week 6 practices, and his official status for Sunday's game may not be known until about 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Bills announce their list of inactive players. Damar Hamlin would see additional work at the slot corner position if Alford is not cleared to play.
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Mike Danna: Gets cut by Bills
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Buffalo released Danna on Monday.
In a corresponding transaction, the Bills signed cornerback Anthony Kendall from their practice squad to their 53-man roster Monday. Danna will become an unrestricted free agent and likely start to seek another opportunity with a different team.
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Bills' Landon Jackson: Inactive for Monday Night Football
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Jackson (knee) is inactive against the Rams on Monday.
Jackson was initially listed as questionable due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for the second-year pro to miss his first game of the regular season. Greg Gaines and DeWayne Carter are in line for more rotational reps on the Bills' defensive line due to Jackson's absence.
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Bills' Dee Alford: Won't play MNF
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Alford (ankle) is inactive for Monday's game against the Rams.
Alford drew the questionable tag for Monday night's game after logging a limited practice Saturday, but he'll end up missing his first game of the season due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the Patriots in Week 4. Damar Hamlin should see some more defensive snaps at the slot corner position in Alford's absence.
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Bills' Davison Igbinosun: Still expected to contribute defensively
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Even with Christian Benford (toe) back from injury, Igbinosun is still expected to have a role in the Bills' secondary for Monday's game against the Rams, Nick Suss of ESPN.com reports.
Igbinosun made his first career start against the Patriots in Week 4 due to the absence of Benford, and the former finished with five tackles (three solo) and one pass defense while playing every single defensive snap. Benford and Maxwell Hairston will serve as Buffalo's starting outside cornerbacks Monday, but head coach Joe Brady is committed to having Igbinosun on the field on defense. The Bills' secondary will have their hands full against the lethal wideout duo of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
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Bills' Landon Jackson: Questionable for Week 5
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Jackson (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rams, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Jackson's practice reps were limited due to a knee injury, and his status for Monday's game may not be officially known until the Bills announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Ed Oliver (knee) has already been ruled out, so DeWayne Carter and Greg Gaines would both be in line for even more defensive snaps if Jackson is not cleared to play.
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Bills' Ed Oliver: Ruled out for MNF
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Oliver (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Rams, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
The veteran defensive lineman will miss his second game of the season, this time due to a knee injury that he picked up during the Bills' Week 4 loss to the Patriots. DeWayne Carter and Greg Gaines should both see more defensive snaps in the absence of Oliver, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Bills' T.J. Sanders: Appears set for season debut
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Sanders (appendix) practiced in full Thursday.
Sanders missed Week 1 due to a knee injury and then had an appendectomy. He logged two limited practices last week but didn't play versus New England on Sunday. However, with a full practice under his belt to begin Week 5 prep, Sanders is a good bet to suit up Monday night against the Rams.
