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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

Bills sign Otis Reese, place Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles on IR

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports