Overview

• The Bills placed safety Damar Hamlin on injured reserve with a pectoral injury sustained in practice, sidelining him for at least four games.
• Head coach Sean McDermott said Hamlin’s longer-term outlook is uncertain, noting the situation is “up in the air” compared with more optimism for T.J. Sanders.
• Veteran safety Jordan Poyer, currently on the practice squad, said he is ready to play if elevated or signed to the 53-man roster.
• Multiple outlets report Buffalo is expected to move Poyer to the active roster soon, with up to three practice-squad elevations available before a contract move is required.
• Internal depth options include rookie Jordan Hancock and special-teams contributor Sam Franklin Jr., while Ed Oliver returned to full health; one outlet reported Poyer would be activated for the Falcons, which has not been confirmed by the team.