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.
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Josh Allen (17), Mitchell Trubisky (11). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (62). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Baylon Spector (54). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Ja'Marcus Ingram (46). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Joshua Palmer (5). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Bobby Babich. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Larry Ogunjobi (99). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Khalil Shakir (10). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Ray Davis (22). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Reggie Gilliam (41). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
A.J. Epenesa (57). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Mecole Hardman (16). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Mecole Hardman (16). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
T.J. Sanders (98), Morgan Fox (75). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Keon Coleman (0). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Curtis Samuel (1). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Bobby Babich. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
A.J. Epenesa (57). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Gabe Davis (13). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Ty Johnson (26). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Greg Rousseau (50), Javon Solomon (56). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Ray Davis (22). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Matt Milano (58). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
James Cook (4). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
James Cook (4), Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Kendrick Green (53), Jordan Phillips (52). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Curtis Samuel (1). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Joe Brady. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Connor McGovern (66). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Ray Davis (22). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
O'Cyrus Torrence (64). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Taron Johnson (7). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Travis Clayton (67). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Spencer Brown (79). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Ty Johnson (26). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
O'Cyrus Torrence (64). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Dion Dawkins (73). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Terry Pegula. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills Week 11 Practice, November 14, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
