The Buffalo Bills really hit the undo button hard this week, y’all. Just one day after promoting cornerback Anthony Kendall from their practice squad and having him play 46 snaps in a huge game, they turned right around and released him. Forty-six snaps! That’s a whole lot of action for a dude who was off the roster less than 24 hours later.
A Whirwind Debut and Farewell
Kendall’s stint with the Bills was a whirlwind, to say the least. He suited up for Monday night’s crazy 37-34 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams and put in some serious work. He played 31 of Buffalo’s 82 defensive snaps and added another 15 on special teams. He was out there filling in at nickel cornerback because Dee Alford was sidelined with an ankle injury. For a guy just getting a shot, Kendall even recorded three tackles, marking his first regular-season appearance since way back in 2023. The Bills had signed him from the practice squad on Monday, specifically to help cover their injured secondary, but apparently, that help was only needed for a minute.
The Great Danna Swap
To make room for Kendall’s brief moment in the spotlight, the Bills initially released outside linebacker Mike Danna. But after Kendall’s blink-and-you-miss-it return to the active roster, Buffalo reversed course on Tuesday. They re-signed Danna to the active roster and sent Kendall packing. Danna, 28, has a bit more history, signing a one-year deal with Buffalo in May after spending six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs where he made 49 starts, racked up 21.5 sacks, and even won two Super Bowls. Despite that pedigree, Danna only appeared in one of Buffalo’s first four games this season, playing nine defensive snaps in Week 2 after Ed Oliver got hit with a hip injury. His only statistical contribution was one quarterback hit before this whole roster carousel started. Kendall, for his part, could end up back on Buffalo’s practice squad if he clears waivers. The 26-year-old was originally signed by the Bills in August, then released during final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2023, even making their initial 53-man roster as a rookie and appearing in 16 games with nine tackles.
Looking Ahead for Buffalo
So what’s next for the Bills after this wild roster shuffle? They are gearing up for a Sunday away game against the Las Vegas Raiders. They are also waiting to see if Alford’s ankle injury will keep him out, which would mean they might need another body in the secondary. Talk about a dramatic lead-up to the next game, huh?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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