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Bills elevate WR Greg Dortch and RB Frank Gore Jr. from practice squad vs. Lions

Sep 17, 2026 at 04:51 PM

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Elevations

The Buffalo Bills are elevating two players from the practice squad for tonight's game against the Detroit Lions.

PS Elevations

WR Greg Dortch
RB Frank Gore Jr.

Dortch and Gore Jr. were both elevated in Week 1. Dortch averaged 27.3 yards per kickoff return against the Texans, including a long of 37 yards. Gore played 11 snaps at running back in Week 1, second-most among Bills RBs.

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