Greg Dortch just hit his third and final practice-squad elevation for the Buffalo Bills, an eyebrow-raising move for Week 3 of the season. The veteran wide receiver and primary punt returner is officially called up for Sunday’s game against the Chargers.
The Dortch Situation
Think about that for a second: it’s barely Week 3, and the Bills have already burned through all their practice-squad elevation spots for Dortch. What does that tell you about their wide receiver depth right now? With D.J. Moore and Keon Coleman both tagged with questionable designations for this Chargers game, you gotta wonder if Dortch is finally going to snag his first target as a Bill. It definitely feels like the team is already scrambling to keep bodies on the field.
Hancock Hits Injured Reserve
And it’s not just Dortch on the move. Buffalo’s DB Jordan Hancock is officially on Injured Reserve, a tough break for a guy who had a stellar summer and an outstanding preseason. He was limited on Wednesday and then totally sat out the rest of the week, so yeah, that hamstring injury clearly came from practice. Now, he’s sidelined for at least four games. Hancock missed the season opener against the Texans, but he did get 13 snaps against the Lions, even racking up five tackles with one stop. Losing that kind of early-season impact player, especially after such a promising start, just stings.
Roster Decisions Loom
With Hancock out and Dortch’s elevations used up, the Bills have got even more roster decisions coming down the pipeline. Defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis finishes his suspension after this week, adding another piece to the puzzle. This early in the season, you don’t want to be making this many high-stakes roster adjustments. It’s going to be interesting to see how Buffalo manages this juggling act moving forward.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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