Buffalo Bills cornerback Dorian Strong faces uncertain future due to injury

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dorian Strong faces uncertain future due to injury
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Dorian Strong, a cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, is recovering from neck surgery and is unlikely to play in 2026. The Bills waived him with an injury designation in June 2026 as a procedural step to move him to the Non-Football Injury list. Strong showed promise during his rookie season in 2025, starting in Week One before suffering a season-ending injury. His future in the league remains in question as he faces significant rehabilitation.

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  • Dorian Strong had a successful start in the NFL but suffered a neck injury.
  • He underwent surgery in February and was waived in June.
  • Strong's 2026 cap hit is $611,339 under a four-year contract.
  • The potential for his return to play in the NFL is uncertain.
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This 2025 sixth-round pick may be injured, but he’s still on the roster

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