Bills elevate two defensive backs from practice squad for Week 4 vs. Patriots
The Buffalo Bills elevated two players from their practice squad for Week 4 against the New England Patriots, the team announced. The moves promoted defensive back Te’Cory Couch and cornerback Kani Walker from the practice squad. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m., and the announcement did not specify a time zone.
The Bills elevated Couch last week, and Jordan Hanock remains on injured reserve, the team said. Couch’s promotion gives Buffalo short-term depth in the secondary as it prepares for the divisional matchup. The moves reflect the team’s effort to manage availability in the defensive back group.
Kani Walker is an undrafted rookie from Arkansas who the Bills promoted from the practice squad. If the Bills include him on the game-day roster, it will mark the first NFL game for which Walker has been active, the team said. The elevation provides Buffalo with a rookie option at cornerback heading into the game.
The Bills’ official site directs readers to tune-in information and the teams’ injury reports for more details leading into the matchup. The elevations provide Buffalo with added depth and roster flexibility in the secondary for Week 4. The team used short-term promotions to address immediate needs without making longer-term roster changes.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Elevating Te’Cory Couch again suggests the Bills view him as a reliable short-term depth piece in the secondary while Jordan Hanock remains on injured reserve. Promoting Kani Walker provides Buffalo with a rookie option at cornerback who could be active for his first NFL game. Those moves increase the Bills’ flexibility as they prepare for the matchup with New England.
Using practice-squad elevations allows the coaching staff to address availability issues without making longer-term roster changes. With Couch and potentially Walker available, Buffalo will have more options in the secondary for Week 4. The team can adjust roles during the week based on practice availability and the teams’ injury reports.