Buffalo Bills sign cornerback Kader Kohou to practice squad
The Buffalo Bills signed cornerback Kader Kohou to the practice squad Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Kohou, 27, had been on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad to begin the 2026 season, and the Chiefs released him one day after their Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos. The signing gives Buffalo added depth in the secondary on its practice roster.
Kohou began his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins in 2022 and has appeared in 47 regular-season games, starting 38, according to the Bills’ announcement. His career totals include three interceptions, 28 passes defended and 180 tackles. The 5-foot-10, 197-pound corner has not played in a regular-season game since the end of 2024 after suffering a torn ACL in 2025 training camp that sidelined him for that season.
The Bills added Kohou to the practice squad in a corresponding move after cornerback Te’Cory Couch was elevated to the active roster prior to Buffalo’s Week 8 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Kohou’s arrival restores a veteran presence on the practice unit following that roster change. The team listed the transaction Thursday as part of its roster management ahead of upcoming games.
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Kohou’s signing provides the Bills with a player who has substantial starting experience but is returning from a long layoff after a torn ACL that cost him the 2025 season. He joins the practice squad rather than the active roster, which suggests the team views him as a depth option who can acclimate to the defense and be available if injuries or roster needs arise. Given his 47-game resume and recent release from Kansas City, Kohou could be a short-term answer for positional depth if Buffalo requires reinforcements in the secondary later this season. The move follows the elevation of Te’Cory Couch, indicating the Bills are managing immediate roster needs while keeping experienced options nearby.