Overview
- The 28-year-old was released by the Detroit Lions during final roster cuts on Sunday and signed with the Buffalo Bills' 17-player practice squad shortly afterward.
- Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Buffalo had tracked Dortch before he signed in Detroit and re‑engaged once he became available.
- Lions GM Brad Holmes characterized the move as the result of fierce competition in camp and said Dortch simply lost out for one of four receiver spots.
- Dortch has strong special-teams credentials with an 11.6-yard punt-return average in 2025 and 99 career punt returns, which addresses Buffalo’s recent struggles in punt returns.
- As a practice-squad player he can be elevated for up to three game-day activations, giving the Bills a short-term option for returns and gadget offense while coaches evaluate him in practice.