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Bills activate DT T.J. Sanders from injured reserve, sign WR Mecole Hardman Jr. to active roster + three other moves

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The Buffalo Bills made a series of roster transactions Saturday ahead of Week 11 vs. Tampa Bay.

Buffalo activated rookie defensive tackle T.J. Sanders from injured reserve and signed Mecole Hardman Jr. to the active roster.

Sanders was placed on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury on Oct. 11 and missed games against the Falcons, Panthers, Chiefs and Dolphins. The Bills opened his 21-day practice window this week and he was a full participant all three days.

Hardman Jr. was signed to the team's practice squad on Nov. 11 and will now join the 53-man roster this Sunday. The former Kansas City Chief has 178 receptions for 2,302 yards and 16 TDs in his career. He also is a kick return specialist with 819 career punt return yards, 1,073 kickoff return yards and two total touchdowns.

The Bills also elevated WR Gabe Davis and TE Keleki Latu from the practice squad.

Davis, 26, has 2,969 receiving yards and 29 TDs in the first five years of his NFL career. Latu, an undrafted rookie, has yet to appear in an NFL game.

To make room for these transactions, the Bills released CB Brandon Codrington.

Sanders thoughts on nearing return to play

On Wednesday, Sanders said he took time to watch and reflect on the first four games of the season he was available for.

"Self-scouting," Sanders said of what he saw on film during his time away. "Just saw a kid who was getting better week-to-week."

The rookie was a second-round draft pick, selected 41st overall by the Bills out of South Carolina. With the Gamecocks, Sanders had 109 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and six passes defended over his four-season collegiate career from 2021-24. In his first game appearances as a Bill, he registered two tackles.

Davis says he's "ready to go" after rehabbing knee injury

Earlier this week, Davis discussed his readiness to return to football after recovering from a knee injury, emphasizing his eagerness to contribute to the team's success. He highlighted the importance of teamwork and execution in the passing offense.

Hardman: "Happy for any opportunity"

Hardman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return to the NFL, emphasizing his readiness to contribute in any capacity, particularly in the return game. He also highlighted his comfort in slot and outside receiver roles, his positive relationship with running back James Cook, and his excitement about working with quarterback Josh Allen.

Scroll to see the best photos as the Buffalo Bills prepare for Week 11 of the NFL season at Highmark Stadium.

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