The Buffalo Bills wasted no time making some serious roster adjustments this week, officially signing wide receiver Greg Dortch to their active roster from the practice squad. This move isn’t just a simple promotion, it’s a direct response to a tough break for the team’s defensive backfield, as the Bills immediately placed defensive back Jordan Hancock on injured reserve.
Hancock’s Early Season Ends With a Gut Punch
Man, talk about a rough start to the season for Jordan Hancock. The dude is headed to injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, which kept him out of practice both Thursday and Friday. It’s a brutal blow, especially after just two games. Hancock had been active, playing 13 defensive snaps and another 42 on special teams. He even racked up five tackles, showing he was getting into the mix. To be sidelined this early, after only two games, definitely stings for the Bills and for Hancock himself. You gotta feel for the guy when an injury derails things so fast. It’s a test of depth for the Bills, no doubt about it.
Dortch Steps Up for Special Teams
With Hancock out, Greg Dortch gets his chance on the active roster, and honestly, it feels earned. He’s been doing work, getting elevated for the first two games already. Dortch has been a special teams weapon, returning five punts for 46 yards, averaging a solid 9.2 yards per return. On kickoffs, he’s been even more electric, taking five kicks back for a whopping 133 yards, an average of 26.6 yards a pop. He hasn’t seen a ton of offensive action yet, just four snaps, but he’s been consistently active on special teams with 18 snaps there. This isn’t just filling a roster spot, it’s about bringing in a guy who’s already shown he can contribute in high-leverage situations.
This is a pretty early test of the Bills’ depth. Losing a guy like Hancock, even if he was primarily a special teams contributor, hurts. But Dortch has stepped up big time in those same areas. Keeping an eye on how Dortch handles this full-time role is going to be key, especially as those return numbers keep adding up. It’s an opportunity for him to solidify his place beyond just game-day elevations.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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