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'It was crazy' | T.J. Sanders details appendectomy as he makes his return to Bills practice The 23-year-old is nine days removed from an appendectomy, hoping to suit up for his first game of the season

8 HOURS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Returns to practice Thursday Sanders (appendix) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Sanders underwent surgery to have his appendix removed on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and he didn't play in Week 3 against the Chargers. The second-year pro didn't practice Wednesday to begin Week 4 prep, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday. That's a good sign Sanders is healing well, though it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to suit up Sunday versus New England.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Sanders (Appendix) won't play in Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Sanders underwent an appendectomy Tuesday, so it's unknown how long he will be off the field. With Ed Oliver (hip) questionable, Deone Walker, DeWayne Carter and Greg Gaines may be busier than usual.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Sanders (appendix) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Sanders did not play in the Bills' Week 2 win over the Lions due to a knee injury and an illness. The defensive tackle's absence during the first practice of Week 3 came for a different reason, as Sanders' appendix was surgically removed last night. It remains unclear how long it will take the 23-year-old to return to football shape.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bills defensive lineman T.J. Sanders out indefinitely after having appendectomy

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SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Bills starting DT Ed Oliver ruled out against Lions after hurting his hip in warmups

Bills starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been ruled out after hurting his hip while warming up before Buffalo’s game against Detroit on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Inactive Thursday Sanders (knee/illness) is officially listed as inactive for Thursday's game versus the Lions.

Impact Sanders was sidelined by a knee injury in Week 1, and he came down with an illness earlier in the week following as well, the sum of which will be enough to keep him out of game action in Week 2. In his absence, 2024 third-rounder DeWayne Carter figures to continue to see increased work on the defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Lions Sanders (knee/illness) is questionable for Buffalo's game against Detroit on Thursday.

Impact Sanders is still battling the illness and knee injury that forced him to miss the team's Week 1 win over the Texans. If he ends up being good to go on Thursday, the 23-year-old will be in line to serve as one of the Bills' starting defensive linemen for the matchup versus the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

DNP with illness Sanders (knee/illness) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Sanders has come down with an illness and is not ready to suit up as he battles both his immune system and a lingering knee issue. The defensive tackle was inactive for Buffalo's Week 1 game against Houston and is trending towards missing Thursday night's game against Detroit as well.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Texans Sanders (knee) is inactive Week 1 against the Texans.

Impact Sanders missed practice Thursday, sandwiched by a pair of limited sessions on both Wednesday and Friday. It ultimately wasn't enough for the second-year player and potential starter to get clearance, leaving the likes of Landon Jackson and DeWayne Carter in line for more rotational snaps.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee issue Sanders (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Impact Sanders recorded a limited practice Wednesday, but it seems he may have suffered some sort of setback during the week. He'll likely need to return to practice Friday to give himself a chance to be active in Week 1 at Houston.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bills add experienced depth to defensive front by signing 7-year NFL veteran Greg Gaines

The Buffalo Bills added experienced depth to their defensive front by signing Greg Gaines

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

T.J. Sanders On Team's Work During Minicamp Bills defensive tackle T.J. Sanders addressed the media after Bills minicamp on June 11, 2026. He discussed the team's progress during the w...

JUNE 11 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

T.J. Sanders On Preparing At OTAs Bills defensive tackle T.J. Sanders addressed the media after Bills OTAs on May 26, 2026. He discussed preparing for his second season and l...

MAY 26 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Deone Walker & T.J. Sanders Ready To Break Out In Year Two Bills DTs Deone Walker and teammate T.J. Sanders joined One Bills Live following today's OTA session. Deone discussed his excitement for yea...

MAY 21 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

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T.J. Sanders gets his first career sack! | Bills vs. Jets Highlights Buffalo Bills defensive tackle T.J. Sanders first career sack comes against New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook resulting in a 7-yard loss.

JANUARY 4 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Buffalo Bills DE Bosa listed week to week with hamstring injury, further depleting banged-up defense

Bills coach Sean McDermott listed edge rusher Joey Bosa as being week to week because of a hamstring issue that will further impact Buffalo’s already injury-depleted defense

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays 16 snaps against Houston Sanders recorded one tackles (zero solo) in Buffalo's loss to Houston on Thursday night.

Impact It was Sanders' second game back from injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury in Week 4. The second-round rookie played just 16 defensive snaps (27 percent) against the Texans and has produced only six tackles (two solo) across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Bills activated Sanders (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, though he is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact 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' return would result in a slight decrease in rotational snaps at defensive tackle for Larry Ogunjobi and Jordan Phillips.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bills call up reinforcements at receiver by elevating Davis and signing Hardman to active roster

The Buffalo Bills are bringing reinforcements to their Josh Allen-led passing game by elevating Gabe Davis from the practice squad and signing fellow wide receiver Mecole Hardman t...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Could return Sunday Sanders (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact The South Carolina product was designated to return from the injured reserve list Tuesday, and following a week of full practice sessions, he's got a chance to play Sunday. However, Sanders must still be activated to the Bills' active roster in order to suit up in Week 11. If active, he'll likely operate as one of Buffalo's top interior defensive lineman.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers trying for their first win at Buffalo while making fourth trip north to play Bills

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making just their fourth trip north to play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and are 0-3 in the previous matchups there

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

DaQuan Jones: "We'll All Excited To Have Him Back" Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones met with the media on November 12, 2025 and discussed playing different positions, having T.J. Sanders b...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

T.J. Sanders: "Help Anyway I Can" Defensive Tackle T.J. Sanders addressed the media following practice on Wednesday November 12th. Topics include: how he feels after practice...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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