The Buffalo Bills have made the move that had been building for a few weeks: Greg Dortch is on the 53-man roster.
Dortch, a veteran wide receiver, first landed on Buffalo’s practice squad after the Detroit Lions let him go at the end of August. Since then, the Bills have already tapped him for work in their first two games, using him on kick and punt returns. The promotion to the main roster now gives him the spot that always looked like the eventual destination.
The opening for that move came because of Jordan Hancock. The 23-year-old defensive back was placed on injured reserve Friday after suffering a hamstring injury this week, and he’ll be out for at least the next four games. Hancock’s week went from limited participation on Wednesday to no practice at all on Thursday or Friday, and his absence hits Buffalo in two places: special teams and secondary depth.
That loss matters because Hancock had carved out a strong summer for himself. The second-year Swiss Army knife was making plays at nickel cornerback and safety, giving Buffalo real versatility before the injury shut him down. With him sidelined, the Bills could turn to Geno Stone and elevate him from the practice squad.
For Dortch, the roster spot doesn’t just lock in his return duties. He may also get a chance to help the offense if Buffalo needs it.
Wide receivers Keon Coleman and DJ Moore are both questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chargers after getting hurt against the Detroit Lions in Week 2. Bills head coach Joe Brady said Friday that Buffalo will wait until game time on Coleman and Moore.
Even if either one suits up, the Bills know they won’t be at full strength.
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