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Bills sign Austin Johnson to practice squad with injuries to key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Bills sign Austin Johnson to practice squad with injuries to key players
Summary

The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackle Austin Johnson to their practice squad on September 24, 2026. This move comes as Ed Oliver is sidelined due to a hip injury and T.J. Sanders is absent with an illness, marking his continued unavailability for the season. Johnson returns to the team after a previous stint, where he showed notable defensive play, including two interceptions in the 2024 season. He has experience from his time with several teams, including the Jaguars and Giants. The Bills are preparing for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

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  • •Ed Oliver misses practice due to a hip injury.
  • •T.J. Sanders is out with an illness and hasn't played this season.
  • •Austin Johnson previously recorded two interceptions in 2024 for Buffalo.
  • •Johnson has appeared in 145 regular-season games over 10 seasons.
  • •The Bills will face the Los Angeles Chargers at Highmark Stadium on Sunday.
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  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bills bring back former interception leader with Ed Oliver, T.J. Sanders sidelined
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The Bills brought back veteran defensive tackle Austin Johnson with Ed Oliver and T.J. Sanders both missing Wednesday's practice.

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