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Bills Add Former Commanders Second-Round DT Phidarian Mathis to Practice Squad

The move gives Buffalo interior depth after allowing 238 rushing yards to Baltimore.

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Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) celebrates after the Dallas Cowboys missed a field goal during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Buffalo announced the practice-squad signing of Phidarian Mathis on Wednesday, with the move also reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
  • Mathis takes the practice-squad slot opened when the Bills promoted kicker Matt Prater to the active roster.
  • The addition is a depth move rather than an immediate active-roster placement, with eligibility for temporary game-day elevations under NFL rules.
  • Mathis, a 2022 second-round pick from Alabama, saw his rookie season end on his third snap with a knee injury and later dealt with a calf issue in 2023.
  • He played 12 games for Washington in 2024 before being waived Dec. 28 for Jonathan Allen’s return, was claimed by the Jets, and was released on Aug. 21.