Bills release Jackson Acker; Seahawks workout scheduled for fullback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have released fullback Jackson Acker following a brief trial period with the team. Acker, who produced 415 rushing yards and 276 receiving yards during his time at Wisconsin, failed to secure a spot on the roster as the team signed linebacker Otis Reese IV instead. Despite this setback, Acker has drawn interest from the Seattle Seahawks, who worked him out on August 19. The Seahawks are looking to bolster their roster as the regular season approaches.
- •Jackson Acker was released by the Bills on August 17.
- •He had a collegiate career with 415 rushing and 276 receiving yards.
- •The Seahawks worked out Acker on August 19.
- •Acker's release comes after the Bills signed LB Otis Reese IV.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bills release former Wisconsin fullback, Seahawks express interest
"The Buffalo Bills decided to take a chance on former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Jackson Acker, but it was a short-lived trial run.
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