Today marks the five-year anniversary of the Bills signing both Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. These two players have been influential in helping implement Sean McDermott's culture around the organization and have been one of the best safety tandems in the NFL since 2017.
Hyde has been named to one Pro Bowl (2017) and Second-team All-Pro twice (2017, 2021). He finished 2021 tied for fourth in interceptions (5) and he and Poyer combined for 10 interceptions, the most among any safety duo in the NFL.
Hyde has only missed two games during his Bills' tenure. He has racked up 14 interceptions - one returned for a touchdown, 35 passes defended, 356 combined tackles, nine tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and three QB Hits. He's also contributed on special teams as a returner and in 2019 returned an onside kick 45 yards for a touchdown which marked the first onside returned for a touchdown since 2010.
Poyer, for the first time in his career, was a First-team All-Pro selection in 2021. He was the only NFL player to post three sacks, five interceptions and earn First-team All-Pro honors this past season.
Since joining the Bills in 2017, Poyer ranks second for most tackles by a defensive back (505), third for most sacks by a DB (10.0), and sixth for most interceptions by a DB (18). He is the only player in the NFL since 2017 to have 500+ tackles, 15+ interceptions, and 10+ sacks. The Bills' safety is also the only player with 90+ tackles and two or more interceptions in each of the last five seasons.
Scroll through to view some of the best Buffalo Bills photos of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer since they signed with the team 5 years ago.
Micah Hyde (23) and Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium, September 26, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets at Highmark Stadium, January 9, 2022. Photo by Ben Green
Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde. Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings, September 23, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
MAY 8, 2018, Orchard Park, NY: This is a 2018 photo of of the Buffalo Bills NFL football team. This image reflects the Bills active roster as of 5/2/18 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts at New Era Field, Orchard Park, NY.
Photo by Bill Wippert.
December 10, 2017.
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) makes a huge tackle at the Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions at New Era Field on December 16, 2018. Photo by Craig Melvin
Micah Hyde (23) at Buffalo Bills 2017 portrait photo session at the AdPro Fieldhouse. Photo by Bill Wippert. May 17, 2017.
Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills against the Oakland Raiders at New Era Field at Orchard Park, NY on October 29, 2017. Photo by Craig Melvin.
Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde. Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Buffalo Bills Jordan Poyer (21) vs Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field, December 7, 2019. Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes
Buffalo Bills Practice, One Bills Drive. September 18, 2019. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium, October 31, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Buffalo Bills practice at One Bills Drive, August 26, 2019.
Photo by Bill Wippert
Jordan Poyer - Buffalo Bills, April 30, 2019. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Buffalo Bills Wild Card Playoff workouts at One Bills Drive, January 1, 2020.
Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills AFC Championship practice - Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills vs. Washington Redskins at New Era Field, November 3, 2019. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Jordan Poyer (21) Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs, October 19, 2020 at Bills Stadium. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Micah Hyde (23) and Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, September 20, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers, December 15, 2019 at Heinz Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium, September 12, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills Training Camp. August 2, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde. Buffalo Bills depart for Miami, September 18, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) celebrates the victory. Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts, Super Wild Card Game, January 9, 2021 at Bills Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, September 19, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jordan Poyer (21) interception. Buffalo Bills vs Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium, September 26, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills vs Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium, September 26, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) and Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, September 19, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texan at Highmark Stadium October 3, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Jordan Poyer (21), Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills Week 5 practice, October 6, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) and Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, October 10, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans at Highmark Stadium, October 3, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium, October 18, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jordan Poyer interception Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars at New Era Field, November 25, 2018. Photo by Sara Schmidle.
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, November 7, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons at Highmark Stadium, January 02, 2022. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium, October 31, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde (23) Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, November 25, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, October 10, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) and Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium, November 21, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints at Caesers Dome, November 25, 2021. Photo by Brett Carlsen
Jordan Poyer (21), Taron Johnson (24). Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, November 25, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23) Tyrel Dodson (53) Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots - Wild Card Playoff game at Highmark Stadium, January 15, 2022. Photo by Craig Melvin
Micah Hyde (23) and Jordan Poyer (21) head to the field. Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, November 25, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons at Highmark Stadium, January 02, 2022. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills depart for Tampa Bay, December 11, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium, December 19, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Jordan Poyer (21). Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium, December 19, 2021. Photo by Ben Green
Micah Hyde (23). Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons at Highmark Stadium, January 02, 2022. Photo by Ben Green
Jordan Poyer (21) Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium, December 19, 2021. Photo by Bill Wippert
The talented safeties have done so much for this Bills team but coming to Buffalo also helped each player bring their careers to new heights. The two don't just make an impact on the field but are very involved with giving back to the community as well.
Poyer, who revealed his addiction to alcohol last March, spoke to a group of kids from the Kids Escaping Drugs Foundation in West Seneca last spring. Poyer also gave back to the Buffalo community and to his hometown of Astoria, Oregon this past holiday season. His foundation gave out free food, haircuts, and two hours of free laundry to those who needed it most.
Hyde and his Imagine for Youth Foundation have held sports equipment drives for young athletes and gave 153 kids new sneakers this past holiday season. Hyde and his foundation also hosted a charity baseball tournament with his teammates in 2019 and raised over $40,000 for the Buffalo community.
When Hyde signed a two-year extension last spring with the team, he knew that he made the right decision by coming to Buffalo.
"I wouldn't change it for the world," Hyde said last March. "It's one of the best places to play. The fans are amazing. We live in Orchard Park where it's like a family. We love our neighbors. Our neighbors take care of us. I can call them up right now and see if they want to hang out and they'd be down. It's just that type of atmosphere there, it's all about family."
