T.J. Sanders expected to play key role in Bills' defense this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
T.J. Sanders, a second-year defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, is anticipated to have a significant impact in the 2026 season. After an inconsistent rookie year, Sanders showed improvement after returning from a knee injury and playing multiple positions. This versatility is expected to benefit the Bills under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's scheme. The Bills anticipate Sanders will play primarily at defensive end and tackle, with expectations for him to perform better in a structured setting. He is currently participating in offseason workouts as the team prepares for training camp.
- •Sanders played 35 snaps in the playoffs but was unproductive.
- •He enters the 2026 season on a four-year rookie contract.
- •Sanders is expected to play multiple roles on the defensive line.
- •He improved after returning from injured reserve in 2025.
- •Offseason workouts indicate he is healthy and prepared for training camp.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Year 2 for T.J. Sanders will have a major impact on Bills defense
"Can this second-year man take a step forward in a new defensive scheme?
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