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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

Has practice window opened Buffalo designated Sanders to return from IR on Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sanders hurt his knee in early October and was consequently placed on IR. He's already missed the required four games, but the Bills don't necessarily have to activate him right away. Sanders now has 21 days during which he can practice before he'd either need to be activated or deemed out for the remainder of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bills to place Damar Hamlin on IR with pectoral injury ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Safety Damar Hamlin and rookie defensive tackle T.J. Sanders won’t play against Atlanta, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDer...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Lands on IR The Bills placed Sanders (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports.

Impact Sanders sat out the team's Week 5 loss versus New England and will now be forced to miss at least four more games before returning. The 22-year-old has recorded just two tackles (one solo) in four outings. Deone Walker should see increased playing time in Sanders' absence.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Bills placed Sanders (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports.

Impact Sanders sat out the team's Week 5 loss versus New England and will now be forced to miss at least four more games before returning. The 22-year-old has recorded just two tackles (one solo) over four outings. Deone Walker should see increased playing time in Sanders' absence.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Bills rule out safety Hamlin, DT Sanders, with both to be placed on IR

Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin and rookie defensive tackle T

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Friday Sanders (knee) didn't practice Friday.

Impact Sanders didn't play last Sunday night against the Patriots and could be in danger of missing Monday night's date with the Falcons. The second-round rookie defensive tackle has posted two tackles (one solo) on 111 defensive snaps and 14 on special teams through four appearances.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allen and high-scoring Bills will try to rebound from 1st loss when they face Penix and Falcons

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will look to rebound from their first loss of the season when they face Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Unavailable for SNF Sanders (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday night's contest against the Patriots.

Impact Sanders is dealing with an apparent knee injury, which will now force him to miss his first game of the year. With Ed Oliver (ankle) also out, Deone Walker will likely see a significant increase in workload at defensive tackle in Week 5.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Sanders: "Waiting On My Opportunity" Defensive Lineman T.J. Sanders addressed the media after practice on Friday September 12th. Topics include: losing DT Ed Oliver to injury th...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Daquan Jones: "Pick Up Our Game" Defensive Lineman Daquan Jones addressed the media after practice on Friday September 12th. Topics include: the challenge the Jets offense b...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills rule out Ed Oliver against the Jets because of an ankle injury he suffered at practice

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has ruled out defensive tackle Ed Oliver from playing at the New York Jets this weekend

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

After their Week 1 stunner, Josh Allen and the Bills are focused on handling the new-look Jets

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills pulled off a stunning win in their season opener and now they face the New York Jets on Sunday in an AFC East showdown

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Bills and Josh Allen looking to improve to 2-0 in AFC East showdown against Jets and Justin Fields

The Buffalo Bills face the New York Jets on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Mark Andrews moves on from last season's heartbreak as Ravens prepare to visit Bills again

Mark Andrews has moved on from the Ravens' playoff loss to the Bills last season

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Bills backup defensive tackle Carter to miss season after tearing Achilles tendon, AP sources say

Buffalo Bills backup defensive tackle DeWayne Carter will miss the season after tearing his Achilles tendon, two people with knowledge of the injury confirmed to The Associated Pre...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Safety Jordan Poyer happy to be in what he calls 'home' by rejoining the Bills on practice squad

Jordan Poyer has agreed to rejoin the Buffalo Bills on the practice squad following a year’s absence from his longtime team

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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

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

Banged-up Bills rule out safety Hamlin, DT Sanders, with both to be placed on IR

Allen and high-scoring Bills will try to rebound from 1st loss when they face Penix and Falcons

Bills rule out Ed Oliver against the Jets because of an ankle injury he suffered at practice

After their Week 1 stunner, Josh Allen and the Bills are focused on handling the new-look Jets

Bills and Josh Allen looking to improve to 2-0 in AFC East showdown against Jets and Justin Fields

Mark Andrews moves on from last season's heartbreak as Ravens prepare to visit Bills again

Bills backup defensive tackle Carter to miss season after tearing Achilles tendon, AP sources say

Safety Jordan Poyer happy to be in what he calls 'home' by rejoining the Bills on practice squad