‘Dortch, who was born in Rochester, played under Bills wide receivers coach Drew Terrell and special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers in Arizona with the Cardinals. The 5-foot-7 receiver was usually their third or fourth receiver, and he had at least 41 targets in three consecutive seasons. He was limited to 12 games played, 29 catches, 206 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2025. The Bills may not wait to activate him on game day, either. Dortch, 28, can help them as a returner, specifically on punts. He averaged 11.6 yards on 12 punt returns last season.’
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Josh Allen is again raising money with sale of Children’s Hospital patient-inspired caps
‘Last year’s campaign helped raise more than $140,000 for the Patricia Allen Fund, which benefits the hospital’s patients and is named for the Bills quarterback’s late grandmother. The hats worn and signed by Allen last season were auctioned off after the games, fetching as much as $30,000 following the team’s final game at the old Highmark Stadium.’
3 Bills practice squad players who could impact games in 2026
‘Dortch, 28, was released by the Lions after signing with Detroit as a free agent in March following five seasons with the Cardinals. While with Arizona, the 5-foot-7, 183-pounder was used in a variety of ways on offense and he caught 145 of 191 targets for 1,310 yards and 10 touchdowns, playing the last three years under receivers coach Drew Terrell who now holds that job in Buffalo.’
Bills reportedly adding veteran return specialist who was born in Rochester
‘Dortch was born in Rochester in 1998 before his family moved to Virginia when he was young.’
Bills lose rookie cornerback after Browns claim him off waivers
‘The Cleveland Browns claimed seventh-round pick Toriano Pride Jr., one day after the Bills waived him while setting their initial 53-man roster.’
Punter released by Bills signs with Patriots’ practice squad
‘Wishnowsky is in New England for a physical Monday and will provide insurance for Patriots punter Bryce Baringer, whose status for the start of the regular season is uncertain because of an injury.’
Bills land former first-round pick, vet LB and speedy returner for practice squad
‘The Bills signed former Cleveland Browns first-round pick tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. after he was released by the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Buffalo also added speedy return man and receiver Greg Dortch, who was surprisingly released by the Detroit Lions yesterday. The team is also bringing back veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson, who played for the Bills in 2025 and has remained a free agent throughout the offseason and summer.’
Browns saw something they liked in Buffalo Bills rookie Toriano Pride Jr. during joint practice
‘Pride was the lone player from the Bills’ 2026 draft class to not make Buffalo’s 53-man roster. The seventh-round selection (220th overall) entered the summer with an opportunity to claim the No. 4 outside cornerback job. Up-and-down play quickly took him out of the running, with undrafted free agent Kani Walker jumping him on the depth chart.’
Grading the 53: Defensive decisions on initial Bills roster show shift under Joe Brady
‘Jenkins seemed to be clearly ahead of Joe Andreessen on the depth chart, logging more reps and getting them on the first- and second-team defenses. Mike Danna seemed to be behind or neck and neck with Andre Jones Jr. at outside linebacker, but the Bills kept the veteran.’
Linebacker Shaq Thompson returns to Buffalo, signing with Bills’ practice squad
‘Thompson has 11 seasons of NFL experience — the first 10 with Carolina — and had been unsigned since his one-year contract with Bills expired in March. The 32-year-old provides depth at inside linebacker for a defense switching to a 3-4 system under new coordinator Jim Leonhard. The Bills’ active roster features just four inside linebackers, led by starters Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams. Thompson had six starts in 12 games with Buffalo last season.’
Josh Allen’s ‘Billustration’ initiative with New Era, raising over $140K for children’s hospital, returns
‘Last season, the “Billustration” initiative raised $140,230 for the Patricia Allen Fund at GCH Buffalo. So, it’s only right that a second iteration of it comes back in 2026, but with an awesome twist: fans will have the ability to purchase all eight of the designs to collect to match Allen, who will be wearing them all in his tunnel walk before home games at the new Highmark Stadium.’
Bills sign 17 players to practice squad
‘The Bills full roster is now maximized with 53 active players and 17 on the practice squad.’
Browns claim Toriano Pride Jr. off waiver from Bills
‘The Bills elected to keep only three true outside cornerbacks on their initial 53-man roster. They also waived undrafted free agent rookie Kani Walker, who had an impressive preseason and training camp.’
‘It takes time to get a field established’ Park School soccer coach
‘Murphy, who also in Amherst, SUNY Erie and D’Youville University, was at the Bills’ Aug. 27 preseason game and noticed some of the divots. “You know the players must have hated that,” Murphy said.’
Punt return help on the way? Buffalo Bills reportedly adding veteran Greg Dortch to practice squad
‘Dortch, 28, was a surprise cut by the Detroit Lions on Sunday and appears to be heading to Orchard Park. He spent the last five full seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and has extensive returner experience, which likely explains why the Bills targeted him.’