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Frank Gore Frank Gore Elevated Friday
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 3:26 PM
Buffalo elevated Gore from the practice squad Friday.
Analysis: With Ty Johnson's (ankle) status in question for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos, Gore will again have a chance to play behind James Cook and Ray Davis. Gore made his non-exhibition NFL debut last Sunday against the Jaguars, catching his lone target for six yards while playing four offensive snaps. |
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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Elevated for divisional round
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 3:23 PM
Hardman was elevated from the Bills' practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Hardman figures to be active for Saturday's divisional-round contest against the Broncos after the team recently lost all three of Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee) to season-ending injuries. Hardman would likely see most of his action on special teams as a returner. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Activated from IR
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 3:21 PM
Buffalo activated Samuel (elbow) from injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: Samuel remains listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos, but his activation would seem to indicate Samuel will be ready to play. With Joshua Palmer (ankle) placed on injured reserve last week and both Gabe Davis (knee) and Tyrell Shavers (knee) lost to season-ending injuries last Sunday against the Jaguars, Samuel's return will be big news for the Bills. If cleared to play, Samuel will slide into the wideout mix alongside Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Could return Saturday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 1:52 PM
Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
Analysis: 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. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Set to play Saturday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 1:43 PM
Kincaid (knee/calf) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Kincaid was listed as limited on Bills practice reports Tuesday through Thursday, but he'll be available this weekend, nonetheless. With WRs Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee) all on IR, Kincaid figures to be busy versus Denver in the absence of any in-game setbacks. During Buffalo's wild-card win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, Kincaid logged five targets (tied for second on the team) en route to catching three passes for 28 yards and a TD. |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Cleared to play Saturday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 1:34 PM
Allen (foot/knee/right finger) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Following the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars, the QB has been managing a trio of injuries, but after being listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough, Allen logged back-to-back full sessions, paving the way for him to start Saturday's contest. In the process, he'll be working with a banged-up wideout corps that will be minus Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee), who all are on IR. In that context, WRs Khalil Shakir and Brandin Cooks and TEs Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox figure to be Allen's top targets, with WRs Keon Coleman and Curtis Samuel (elbow, questionable) also candidates to contribute this weekend. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Could return Saturday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 11:24 AM
Samuel (elbow) will practice in full Thursday and will be listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old from Ohio State has missed the Bills' last eight games due to an elbow injury, but following a week of full practice sessions, he's got a chance to return for the divisional round. Across six appearances this season, Samuel has caught seven of nine targets for 81 yards and a touchdown while also accumulating 223 kick return yards. If Samuel is added to Buffalo's active roster in time to play Saturday, he'll likely operate as one of the team's top wideouts, as Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee) are all on IR. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Upgrades to limited work
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 11:13 AM
Johnson (ankle) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old from Maryland opened the Bills' week of practice with consecutive DNPs after missing the wild-card round win over the Jaguars. However, Johnson upgraded to limited practice Thursday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Broncos. If active for the divisional round, Johnson will likely operate as the Bills' top backup running back behind James Cook. |
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Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Officially placed on IR
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 3:09 PM
The Bills placed Shavers (ACL) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Shavers will miss the remainder of Buffalo's postseason run due to a torn ACL suffered during the team's wild-card round win over the Jaguars on Sunday. His injury leaves Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman as the only healthy options at wideout on the team's active roster, as Gabe Davis (knee) also suffered an ACL tear versus Jacksonville and was subsequentially placed on IR. Curtis Samuel (elbow) had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was listed as a full participant in the team's walkthrough practice, so he could be an option to come off IR and provide added depth for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against Denver. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Logs another limited listing
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:44 PM
Kincaid (knee/calf) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Kincaid was also listed as limited in Tuesday's walk-through practice, which gives the tight end one more opportunity to work fully before the Bills assign injury designations for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos. Assuming Kincaid is available for the contest, he figures to remain a focal point in a Buffalo pass-catching corps that's been thinned-out by injuries to WRs Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee). |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Works fully Wednesday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:35 PM
Allen (foot/knee/right finger) practiced fully Wednesday.
Analysis: Allen emerged from the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars managing a trio of injuries and was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through. The QB's return to a full session a day later, however, solidifies the notion that he'll be available for Saturday's divisional-round game at Denver and has him trending toward not being assigned an injury designation for the contest when Buffalo's final injury report is posted Thursday. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson DNP again Wednesday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:34 PM
Johnson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Wednesday marks consecutive practices in which Johnson has been unable to participate, leaving his status for Saturday's divisional-round clash with the Broncos unclear. The running back missed last Sunday's playoff victory over the Jaguars due to a persistent ankle issue, and he will likely miss this Saturday's contest unless he can upgrade his practice participation in Thursday's session. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Logs full practice Tuesday
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 6:17 PM
Samuel (elbow) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Samuel has been sidelined for the Bills' last eight games (including Sunday's wild-card win against the Jaguars) due to an elbow injury. His full participation in his return to practice Tuesday is an encouraging sign and puts Samuel on track to being activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Broncos. The return would be timely, given that both Tyrell Shaves and Gabe Davis tore their ACLs against Jacksonville. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Limited to begin week of prep
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 5:34 PM
Kincaid was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to knee and calf injuries.
Analysis: Kincaid has been listed on injury reports with the knee issue dating back to Week 16, but the calf injury may be the greater concern for the tight end as Saturday's divisional-round game versus the Broncos approaches. He was able to make an impact in a wild-card win over the Jaguars this past weekend with three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown on five targets, but he was spotted in a walking boot following the game. Head coach Sean McDermott indicated that Kincaid was donning the boot merely as a precaution, however, providing some optimism that the 26-year-old will still be able to suit up in Denver. |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Limited by trio of injuries
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 5:23 PM
Allen was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to foot, finger and knee injuries.
Analysis: The superstar QB has been listed with the foot issue on injury reports since Week 17, but the finger and knee injuries are new concerns coming out of this past Sunday's wild-card win. Per Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, head coach Sean McDermott noted that Allen is feeling sore but didn't seem worried about his availability for Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Not ready to practice
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 2:41 PM
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Johnson (ankle) won't practice Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Though he was inactive for the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, Johnson was able to practice in a limited fashion Friday. The running back will take a step down in terms of activity as the team begin prep for Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. Johnson will likely need to put in a full practice session by Thursday for the Bills to feel optimistic about his chances of being part of the backfield rotation this weekend. |
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Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Sustains torn ACL in wild-card win
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 2:33 PM
Head coach Sean McDermott announced Tuesday that Shavers sustained a torn ACL in the Bills' 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the wild-card round, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Buffalo is currently left with just Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman as the lone healthy receivers on the 53-man roster, though Curtis Samuel (elbow) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. Given the timing of Shavers' ACL tear, his recovery from surgery is likely to extend into the 2026 season. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Cleared to practice Tuesday
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 1:29 PM
The Bills designated Samuel (elbow/neck) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Samuel is scheduled to practice Tuesday in some fashion for the first time since Week 11, after missing the last eight games. Given the length of his layoff, Samuel may not have a realistic shot of playing in Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. However, if he is available this weekend, Samuel could play meaningful snaps right off the bat after Tyrell Shavers suffered a knee injury and Gabe Davis tore his ACL tear in the wild-card round. |
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Gabe Davis Gabe Davis Lands on IR
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 12:09 PM
The Bills placed Davis (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Davis' move to IR was merely a formality after head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Monday that the wide receiver suffered an ACL tear to his left knee in the wild-card round this past weekend. Given the timing of his injury, Davis likely won't be back to 100 percent to begin the 2026 season, which could result in him struggling to find a landing spot in free agency this offseason. The wideout appeared in six games for the Bills during the regular season and produced a 12-129-1 receiving line on 18 targets. |
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Curtis Samuel Curtis Samuel Practice window opening
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 3:57 PM
Samuel (elbow) is expected to have his practice window to return from injured reserve opened, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports Monday.
Analysis: Samuel has been on injured reserve since Nov. 28, but he will be eligible to rejoin his teammates at practice as the Bills prepare to travel to Denver for the AFC divisional round Saturday. Gabe Davis tore his ACL in the wild-card win over the Jaguars, and Tyrell Shavers suffered a knee injury that is still being evaluated, so if Samuel proves healthy enough to return this weekend, the latter could have a meaningful role in a receiving corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman. |
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