Bills' Cam Lewis: Active Sunday, as is Taron Johnson
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Lewis (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 11 battle against the Buccaneers.
Lewis battled a calf injury this week and was limited in all three of Buffalo's practices. He's ultimately going to be able to play, but Taron Johnson (groin) is active as well after missing the Bills' past two contests. That likely means Lewis will return to a rotational role after starting in the slot while Johnson was sidelined.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Won't play Week 11
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Thompson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
The veteran linebacker was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday. However, he has not progressed enough in his recovery from a hamstring injury to be cleared to return from a three-game absence. Thompson's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Texans.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Cleared for Week 11
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Johnson (groin) is active for Sunday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
Johnson has been battling a groin issue and missed each of Buffalo's past two games. However, he'll be able to return Sunday after logging an LP/FP/LP practice progression this week. Johnson should return to his usual role as the Bills' starting slot cornerback, which could push Cam Lewis back to a rotational role.
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Bills' T.J. Sanders: Activated from IR
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The Bills activated Sanders (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, though he is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
The rookie second-rounder is poised to return from a five-game absence due to a knee injury, though he may not be officially cleared for Sunday's contest until he goes through pregame warmups. Sanders' potential return would result in a slight decrease in rotational snaps at defensive tackle for Larry Ogunjobi and Jordan Phillips.
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Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Good to go
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Epenesa (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Epenesa managed to practice in full the entire week and has been cleansed of injury designation, indicating he was able to clear the league's concussion protocol and is ready to play in Sunday's contest. Before missing the Week 10 loss to the Dolphins, the 27-year-old participated in eight games this season, where he accumulated 15 tackles (10 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two passes defensed, one interception and one fumble recovery. With Epenesa's return, defensive end Javon Solomon will likely see diminished snaps as a rotational end.
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Bills' Cam Lewis: Questionable for Sunday
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Lewis (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Lewis was a limited participant in all three practices this week with a calf injury. The slot cornerback was able to play through a shoulder injury in the Bills' Week 10 loss to the Dolphins despite logging limited sessions throughout that week as well. The 28-year-old's status for Sunday's game may also revolve around starting slot cornerback Taron Johnson (groin) and his availability. If Lewis is able to suit up, he will likely either back up a starting Johnson or share slot cornerback snaps with fellow University at Buffalo product Ja'Marcus Ingram if Johnson is unable to go for a third straight week.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Questionable for Sunday
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Johnson (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Johnson downgraded from a full practice session Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's matchup. The veteran slot cornerback has missed the past two games with a persisting groin injury. If he is unable to suit up Sunday, Cam Lewis (calf) and Ja'Marcus Ingram will likely once again share snaps in the slot cornerback role against the Buccaneers.
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Could play Sunday
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Thompson (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Thompson fully participated in practice both Thursday and Friday, a positive sign for the weakside linebacker's chances to suit up for Sunday's game. Prior to injuring his hamstring, the veteran played in five games for the Bills, logging 27 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two defensed passes. If available for Sunday, Thompson will likely share rotational linebacker duties with other Bills defenders such as Matt Milano and Dorian Williams (groin).
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Bills' Shaq Thompson: Practices in full
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Thompson (hamstring) returned to full practice participation Thursday.
Thompson upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a hamstring injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. Thompson missed each of the Bills' last two games due to the hamstring injury, and he looks set to get back to playing a significant role in the Bills' linebacker corps.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Returns to full participation
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Johnson (groin) returned to full practice participation Thursday.
Johnson upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a groin injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. The starting slot cornerback missed each of the Bills' last two games nursing his groin injury, and he looks set to retake his starting role from Cam Lewis and Ja'Marcus Ingram just in time for a home showdown with a strong Buccaneers offense.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Gets in limited practice
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Johnson (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Johnson has missed each of the Bills' last two games but appears to be nearing a return to action. With Christian Benford (groin) also limited in practice Wednesday, Buffalo could get both cornerbacks back to team up with first-round rookie Maxwell Hairston and veteran Tre'Davious White at the position.
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Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Practices in fill
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Epenesa (concussion) logged a full practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Epenesa missed Buffalo's Week 10 loss to Miami with a concussion. While it's encouraging that he returned to practice, it remains unclear whether he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Epenesa will need to take that final step before being cleared for a Week 11 matchup against Tampa Bay.
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Bills' Jordan Poyer: Leading tackler in loss
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Poyer recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Buffalo's loss to Miami on Sunday.
Poyer's eight tackles not only led the team but also marked a new season-high total for the 34-year-old. He has gotten off to a hot start since making his debut in Week 6, racking up 19 tackles (six solo) across just four games played.
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Bills' Joey Bosa: Logs four stops Sunday
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Bosa logged four solo tackles during Buffalo's loss to Miami on Sunday.
Bosa had a solid outing in the loss, although he was unable to extend his sack streak to three games. Across his first nine outings this season, the 30-year-old has totaled 23 tackles (13 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and will look to continue producing in the Week 11 matchup versus Tampa Bay.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Logs second interception of 2025
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Bishop totaled seven tackles (six solo) and an interception during the Bills' 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Bishop made his presence felt in on the Bills' third defensive play of the game when he picked off a deep pass from Tua Tagovailoa intended for Jaylen Waddle, though Buffalo's offense wasn't able to convert that turnover into points. Through nine regular-season games, Bishop has recorded 48 tackles (33 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and six pass defenses (two interceptions).
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Bills' Landon Jackson: Ruled out against Miami
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Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.
Jackson left the game early in the first quarter after suffering a knee injury and was quickly ruled out of the game. The rookie third-rounder was participating in just his third game this season after being a healthy scratch for most of the campaign. In his absence, the Bills will likely rely more on Javon Solomon as a rotational rusher behind starters Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau.
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Bills' Terrel Bernard: Cleared for Week 10
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Bernard (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Bernard logged full practices both Thursday and Friday. The starting middle linebacker appears back to full health in anticipation of Sunday's divisional matchup. The captain logged six total tackles (four solo) during the Bills' win over the Chiefs. Bernard will look to log another strong performance against the Dolphins after helping to seal the Bills' Week 3 victory against the divisional rival with an interception.
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Bills' Taron Johnson: Questionable due to groin injury
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Johnson (groin) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Johnson and Christian Benford (groin) are both questionable, so the Bills could be without two of their top three cornerbacks if neither suits up Sunday. Cam Lewis is Buffalo's backup nickel cornerback.
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Bills' DaQuan Jones: Questionable for Week 10
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Jones (calf) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Jones practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, marking his first practice participation since he suffered a calf injury in Week 6 pregame warmups. The defensive tackle's status likely won't be determined until around 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 pm EST kickoff.
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Bills' Christian Benford: Questionable to face Miami
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Benford (groin) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Benford is scheduled to be a limited participant in practice Friday, which would match Wednesday's participation level. The starting cornerback didn't practice Thursday. If Benford can't play Sunday, speedster Maxwell Hairston could see additional playing time as the Bills try to slow down Jaylen Waddle.
