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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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SCK
Sacks
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| Regular Season | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Post Season | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Cole Bishop News
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Posts solid rookie campaign
Bishop recorded 40 total tackles (25 solo), two passed defended and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2024.
Bishop, a 2024 second-round pick out of Utah, started just four regular-season games for the Bills during his rookie season, primarily serving as a reserve safety. Despite that limited role, the 22-year-old showed flashes of brilliance, most notably when he led the team with 10 total tackles while playing 100 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps in the AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City while filling in for the injured Taylor Rapp (back/hip). Bishop could compete for a starting role in 2025, especially with current starter Damar Hamlin set to hit unrestricted free agency.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Set for start in AFC Championship
Bishop is slated to start at safety alongside Damar Hamlin in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Bishop, a rookie-second round pick out of Utah, will be stepping in for Taylor Rapp (back/hip), who was forced out of last Sunday's divisional-round win over the Ravens and was unable to practice this week. During the regular season, Bishop finished with 40 tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble over 16 appearances. He played exclusively on special teams in the wild-card win over the Broncos and logged three tackles across 50 total snaps (39 on defense) in the divisional round.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Plays every snap sans Hamlin
Bishop tallied five solo tackles during the Bills' 40-14 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Bishop made his third straight start at strong safety Sunday due to the absence of Damar Hamlin (ribs), and despite the blowout win, the former ended up playing every single defensive snap. Bishop has registered 18 tackles (15 solo) over his last three games, and with the Bills locked in as the No. 2 seed in the AFC heading into the postseason, he could make a fourth consecutive start in Buffalo's regular-season finale against New England next Sunday.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Career-high eight tackles vs. Pats
Bishop finished Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots with eight tackles (six solo).
Bishop made his third start of the regular season Sunday due to injuries to Damar Hamlin (ribs) and Taylor Rapp (neck). Bishop ended up tied with Dorian Williams for second-most tackles on the Bills behind Terrel Bernard (12). Bishop could start at safety for a third straight game if Hamlin and Rapp are not cleared to play against the Jets on Sunday.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Past injury
Bishop (lower leg) was not listed on the Bills' estimated injury report Wednesday.
Bishop missed a portion of Buffalo's Week 15 win over the Lions due to a lower leg issue, but his omission from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's already recovered. The rookie safety from Utah played 46 defensive snaps while Taylor Rapp (neck) was sidelined Sunday, recording five total tackles. Bishop could have another opportunity to start in the Week 16 matchup against the Patriots if Rapp is unable to suit up.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Questionable to return Sunday
Bishop (lower leg) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Lions, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Bishop is dealing with cramping in his lower leg, leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. The safety plays primarily on special teams, so his absence doesn't carry a major impact on defense.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Participates in full
Bishop (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
The 2024 second-round pick out of Utah dealt with a shoulder injury throughout August, but it appears he's moved past the issue after a full practice Wednesday. Bishop is currently slotted as Buffalo's second-string free safety behind Damar Hamlin, but don't be surprised if Bishop's playing time increases as the season progresses.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Dons red non-contact jersey
Bishop (shoulder) returned to practice Tuesday and did not participate in contact drills, Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News reports.
Bishop suffered a shoulder injury at the end of July, which has kept him from participating in practices and preseason games. He's progressed enough in his recovery to take part in walkthroughs and individual drills, but he will avoid engaging in contact and will likely not suit up for Buffalo's preseason finale against Carolina on Saturday. Once healthy, Bishop -- the Bills' second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft -- could see some meaningful defensive snaps early in the regular season due to injuries to safeties Damar Hamlin (hamstring) and Mike Edwards (hamstring)
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Showing improvement
Bishop (shoulder) is slated to take part in walkthroughs and parts of individual drills at practice this week, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bishop injured his shoulder during practice in late July and hasn't been able to participate in any capacity since. His impending return to limited practice participation suggests that the rookie is improving, but it seems unlikely that he'll be able to suit up for the Bills' exhibition finale against Carolina on Saturday. As a 2024 second-round pick, Bishop is still likely to make the 53-man roster, and he's expected to work in a backup role while also serving on special teams.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Remains sidelined
Bishop is considered week-to-week due to a shoulder injury suffered during practice Tuesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News reports.
Bishop will now miss valuable time during his first training camp after being selected in the second round of the 2024 Draft. The rookie is likely competing for a depth and special teams role at safety behind expected starters, Mike Edwards (hamstring ) and Taylor Rapp.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Another Buffalo DB goes down
Bishop suffered an undisclosed injury during Tuesday's practice and did not return, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The Bills already lost veteran Mike Edwards this week to a hamstring injury, and now the rookie from Utah will join him on the sidelines. Buffalo did bring in Kareem Jackson on a one-year deal Tuesday, so there is at least one reinforcement available for a secondary that already lost long-time stars Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde this offseason.
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Bills' Cole Bishop: Inks first pro deal
Buffalo signed Bishop and seven other players to rookie contracts Tuesday, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.
Bishop, defensive lineman DeWayne Carter, running back Ray Davis, offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, defensive end Javon Solomon, tackle Tylan Grable and cornerback Daequan Hardy all signed their deals Tuesday, leaving second-round wideout Keon Coleman as the last rookie to sign. As for Bishop, he has a good chance to be the team's No. 3 safety behind Taylor Rapp and Mike Edwards following a standout career at Utah.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: Boston, MA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Utah |
| Experience: R |