Bills sign Otis Reese, place Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles on IR
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Buffalo Bills announced the signing of linebacker Otis Reese on August 6, 2026. Reese previously spent time on the Bills' practice squad and is looking to secure a roster spot this summer. In a corresponding move, linebacker Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles has been placed on injured reserve after signing with the Bills in May. Flannigan-Fowles was with the San Francisco 49ers for five seasons prior to his time with the Bills.
- •Otis Reese returns to the Bills after time on their practice squad
- •Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles placed on IR
- •Flannigan-Fowles signed with the Bills in May after five seasons with the 49ers
- •Reese had a brief stint with the Patriots after Buffalo
- •Reese aims to earn a spot on the final roster this summer
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bills sign familiar linebacker after training camp injury
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Bills sign LB Otis Reese, put LB Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles on IR
"Linebacker Otis Reese spent some time on the Bills' practice squad last year and he's back in Buffalo trying to earn a spot on the roster this summer.
"The Bills brought back linebacker Otis Reese IV and placed Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on injured reserve before Thursday's practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:02 PMBills sign familiar linebacker after training camp injury
The Bills brought back linebacker Otis Reese IV and placed Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on injured reserve before Thursday's practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:40 PMBills sign LB Otis Reese, put LB Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles on IR
Linebacker Otis Reese spent some time on the Bills' practice squad last year and he's back in Buffalo trying to earn a spot on the roster this summer.
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