Bills sign linebacker Otis Reese IV after injury to Flannigan-Fowles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Otis Reese IV on August 6, 2026, after placing Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. Flannigan-Fowles exited practice on August 5. The Bills are currently in their training camp at St. John Fisher University, where rookie linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr has shown promise. Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams have returned to full health after injury delays, adding depth to the linebacker position alongside Joe Andreessen and Keonta Jenkins.
- •Bills signed LB Otis Reese IV on August 6, 2026.
- •Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles placed on injured reserve.
- •Flannigan-Fowles left practice on August 5 due to injury.
- •Kaleb Elarms-Orr impresses at training camp.
- •Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams are now fully healthy.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Bills sign linebacker after an injury at the position
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