Bills re-sign linebacker Otis Reese IV, waive fullback Jackson Acker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, the Buffalo Bills announced two roster moves, re-signing linebacker Otis Reese IV and waiving fullback Jackson Acker. Reese, 28, returns to the team after being released the previous week. He has played in 20 games, primarily on special teams, with prior stints at the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. Acker, who signed with the Bills in May as an undrafted rookie from Wisconsin, has now been let go as part of the roster adjustment.
- •Bills re-sign Otis Reese IV on August 17
- •Otis Reese has 20 games of NFL experience
- •Jackson Acker waived after signing in May
- •Reese has primarily contributed on special teams
- •Buffalo making roster adjustments ahead of the season
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bills re-sign LB Otis Reese IV
"The Bills have made a pair of roster moves on Monday.
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