Buffalo Bills announce initial practice squad roster for 2026 season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Buffalo Bills finalized their initial 14-man practice squad for the 2026 NFL season on August 31. The group includes veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson and wide receiver Greg Dortch, who recently joined the team after his release from the Arizona Cardinals. Travis Clayton remains with the squad as an exemption via the NFL International Player Pathway Program, allowing the team to carry a 17th player. While the roster is largely set, three spots currently remain open. Running back Ian Wheeler declined an offer to join the practice group, according to reports. The team enters the season with a mix of veteran experience and younger talent across several positions.
- •Buffalo signed 14 players to the initial 2026 practice squad.
- •Shaq Thompson and Greg Dortch headline the group of roster additions.
- •Travis Clayton occupies a roster exemption spot as an international player.
- •Three practice squad roster spots remain open.
- •Ian Wheeler declined the team's offer to join the practice group.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills practice squad 2026: Full list of 17 players
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Bills announce full initial 2026 practice squad roster
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Bills practice squad players who could impact games in 2026
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills’ 1st 2026 practice squad includes familiar names, surprises
"The Buffalo Bills announced their 17-player practice squad, including Greg Dortch, Shaq Thompson, Jedrick Wills Jr. and several familiar names.
"The Buffalo Bills are putting the finishing touches on their first practice squad of the 2026 NFL season
"Here is the finalized initial 2026 practice squad roster for the Bills, the team has announced.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:02 AMBuffalo Bills practice squad 2026: Full list of 17 players
The Buffalo Bills announced their 17-player practice squad, including Greg Dortch, Shaq Thompson, Jedrick Wills Jr. and several familiar names.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:54 AMBills announce full initial 2026 practice squad roster
Here is the finalized initial 2026 practice squad roster for the Bills, the team has announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:27 PM3 Bills practice squad players who could impact games in 2026
The Bills have not confirmed their practice squad, but here are three names that stand out.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:07 PMBuffalo Bills’ 1st 2026 practice squad includes familiar names, surprises
The Buffalo Bills are putting the finishing touches on their first practice squad of the 2026 NFL season
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