‘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.’
Archives for September 2026
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.’
Josh Allen teams up with New Era to unveil 2026 Billustration Collection
‘Allen will wear one of the specially designed caps during his tunnel walk before each Bills home game this season.’
Bills bring back LB Shaq Thompson among 17 practice squad signings
‘Shaq Thompson, the veteran linebacker who played in 14 games and started both playoff contests for the Bills last season, has been signed to Buffalo’s practice squad, the team announced Monday night.’
Josh Allen, New Era unveil 2026 cap designs by WNY kids to support Patricia Allen Fund
‘The 2026 Billustration Collection will feature eight new cap designs created by children receiving care at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.’
Rochester McDonald’s giving Bills fans chance to win home opener tickets
‘Among the participating McDonald’s restaurants is the Upper Falls location at 275 Upper Falls Blvd. in Rochester. The McDonald’s at 112 West Ave. in Albion is also participating.’
Bills announce practice squad
‘The Buffalo Bills have officially added the following players to the practice squad…’.
McDonald’s giving away 2 tickets to Bills home opener
‘Two of those locations include the McDonald’s on Upper Falls Boulevard in Rochester and the location on West Avenue in Albion.’
Bills sign 17 players to the 2026 practice squad
‘The Buffalo Bills have started signing players to the practice squad for the 2026 season. 14 of the 17 players Buffalo signed Monday were with the team during training camp and preseason. The three newcomers to the team are WR Greg Dortch, LB Shaq Thompson and T Jedrick Wills Jr.’