Buffalo Bills defensive line deepens as T.J. Sanders returns from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The Buffalo Bills defensive line is gaining depth ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Patriots. Defensive players Greg Rousseau, Deone Walker, and DeWayne Carter have shown strong performances early in the season. Greg Gaines has contributed solidly, while Ed Oliver has made an impact despite missing Week 2. T.J. Sanders, a second-round pick in 2025, is trending toward returning after overcoming multiple injuries. The Bills defensive front, featuring five key players who have logged significant snaps, aims to maintain pressure on opposing offenses.
- •Greg Rousseau was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month.
- •Deone Walker has been effective in the middle of the defense.
- •T.J. Sanders is expected to return for Sunday's game.
- •The Bills defensive linemen played 25% to 67% of defensive snaps.
- •Ed Oliver remains a key disruptive presence despite his absence last week.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — The Bills on the verge of having an abundance of defensive line depth
"The new-look defensive line is set to be very deep
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