Tyrell Shavers

Hardman was elevated from the practice squad with both Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers suffering season-ending ACL injuries. His touchdown was the first score of the game for the Bills, but he also dropped a catch that would have kept Buffalo's drive alive at the end of the fourth quarter. Hardman had no catches on just one target during the regular season as he bounced around a few practice squads. He'll probably need to settle for a practice squad spot in 2026 as well.

Samuel was activated off the IR in time for this game, with Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers suffering season-ending ACL injuries. As has become the trend, Samuel was not heavily involved in this game and ended the regular season with seven catches on nine targets for 81 yards and a touchdown. It ends another disappointing season for Samuel, who signed a three-year, $24 million contract two years ago. He has one more year on that contract, but the Bills could release him this offseason and take on $3.4 million in dead cap. That seems to be the likely endpoint of this marriage.

In their wild-card win over the Jaguars, the Bills lost a pair of receivers to torn ACLs: Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers.

Oliver and Curtis Samuel, also questionable, are on injured reserve. The Bills have to activate them from injured reserve tomorrow if they are going to play, so we will get more information on them soon. Oliver is the bigger name between the two, but even Samuel could be an important piece in the offense. Tyrell Shavers and Gabe Davis suffered season-ending injuries last week and Josh Palmer was placed on IR ahead of the playoffs. Oliver has only appeared in three games this year. He has a sack in each game.

Here are today’s midweek minor moves: Buffalo Bills Placed on IR: WR Tyrell Shavers (story) Carolina Panthers Waived: S D’Anthony Bell After tearing his ACL, further thinning out the Bills’ postseason wide receiving corps, Shavers has been placed on injured reserve. Buffalo has an experienced name or two on its practice squad that could end […]