Bills Bring Back Linebacker Just Days After Release

August 18, 2026 - 09:01

Sometimes in the NFL, a player's career takes unexpected twists and turns. One day you are packing your locker, and a few days later you are right back in the building. That is exactly what happened for one Buffalo Bills linebacker this week.

The team announced on Monday that they have re-signed the player, just three days after he was waived from the roster. The move is a quick reversal that highlights the fluid nature of roster management during the season, especially when injuries or depth issues arise.

The linebacker originally joined the Bills earlier in the year but was cut on Friday to make room for another addition. However, after the weekend, the coaching staff decided they needed his experience back on the practice squad or active roster. The exact details of the new contract have not been disclosed, but it is a standard one-year deal.

This kind of back-and-forth is common in the league, where teams often use the waiver wire to shuffle the bottom of their depth chart. For the player, it is a reminder that the business side of football can change in an instant. He will now rejoin his teammates and resume practicing as the team prepares for their next matchup. The Bills are hoping the brief absence will not affect his readiness.