Bills Starting DT Ed Oliver Ruled Out Against Lions After Hurting His Hip in Warmups
Buffalo will be down to four healthy defensive linemen after Oliver’s hip injury, with rookie T.J. Sanders also sidelined, the team said.
- The Buffalo Bills ruled out defensive tackle Ed Oliver for tonight's game against the Detroit Lions after he sustained a hip injury during warm-ups, announcing the decision 90 minutes before kickoff at Highmark Stadium.
- Buffalo enters the matchup without both starting three-technique defensive tackles, as rookie T.J. Sanders remains inactive due to knee issues and illness, leaving defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard to manage depth players in his 3-4 scheme.
- DeWayne Carter, Deone Walker, Landon Jackson, and Greg Gaines will manage the defensive line responsibilities; Oliver, an eight-year starter, entered Thursday with 248 tackles and 30 sacks across 96 career games before this sudden setback.
- The 28-year-old recently returned to form, recording five tackles and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 36-31 win against the Houston Texans, though this injury marks another setback for Oliver, who missed most of the 2025 season.
- Other Bills inactives include running back Ty Johnson, wide receiver Skyler Bell, offensive lineman Jude Bowry, and safety Jalon Kilgore, compounding roster challenges as the team faces Detroit on a short week.
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Bills DT Ed Oliver hurts hip in warmups, inactive vs. Lions
By Field Level Media Sep 18 (Field Level Media) - Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver was a surprise inactive Thursday night against the visiting Detroit Lions after injuring his hip during warmups. Oliver, 28, had five tackles, one tackle for lo...
Bills’ Ed Oliver Out After Warmup Hip Injury
Buffalo defensive tackle Ed Oliver will miss Thursday night's game against the Detroit Lions after injuring his hip in pregame warmups, leaving the Bills thin on the defensive line. The team also announced a slate of inactives and roster moves, including Ty Johnson and T.J. Sanders out, while Frank Gore Jr. and Greg Dortch were elevated from the practice squad for the game and cornerback D.J. Reed was active for Detroit. · 19 sources across the …
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