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Bills Put Damar Hamlin on IR, Eye Jordan Poyer for Safety Depth

Coach Sean McDermott says Hamlin’s outlook is uncertain, prompting consideration of a Jordan Poyer elevation.

Overview

  • Buffalo placed reserve safety Damar Hamlin on injured reserve Saturday after he sustained a pectoral injury in practice earlier in the week.
  • Veteran Jordan Poyer, currently on the Bills’ practice squad, said he is ready to play if elevated or signed to the 53-man roster.
  • Reporting indicates the team is expected to move Poyer to the active lineup soon, with up to three practice-squad elevations available before a contract move is required.
  • Rookie Jordan Hancock is another internal option at safety, and Poyer praised his readiness and athleticism as Buffalo assesses depth.
  • The roster decisions come ahead of Monday’s game at Atlanta, with starters Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop set while Hamlin's timeline remains unresolved.