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KJ Hamler: Returns to practice squad
Hamler reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday.
Hamler was elevated prior to Sunday's win over the Colts but ended up being inactive despite Keon Coleman (wrist) and Amari Cooper (wrist) both being out. Hamler will now wait for his next chance to be called up to play.
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Bills' KJ Hamler: Won't play in Week 10
Hamler (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Hamler was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but he won't play Sunday despite the fact that both Keon Coleman (wrist) and Amari Cooper (wrist) will be sidelined. Buffalo also elevated Tyrell Shavers on Saturday and signed Jalen Virgil to the active roster Friday, and both wideouts will be active for Sunday's matchup. Hamler hasn't yet been active for a game this season and hasn't logged an NFL snap since 2022, when he was with Denver.
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Bills' KJ Hamler: Elevated ahead of trip to Indy
Hamler was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.
With Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out for Sunday and Amari Cooper a question mark due to a wrist injury of his own, the Bills have now brought up three receivers -- Hamler, Jalen Virgil and Tyrell Shavers -- as reinforcements for Sunday's game at Indianapolis. While veterans Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel would all pick up the slack if Cooper sits out a second straight game, there's a very real chance a Cooper absence would result in one of the aforementioned three call-ups seeing meaningful action during the game against the Colts.
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KJ Hamler: Sticking around via practice squad
Hamler agreed to re-sign Wednesday with the Bills as a member of the practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hamler spent the offseason competing for a depth role in Buffalo's wide receiver room, and though he didn't make the team's initial 53-man roster, he will get a chance to continue his development via the practice squad. As a player also capable of contributing at running back and on special teams, Hamler's versatility will give him opportunities for elevation to the active roster during the regular season.
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KJ Hamler: Set to be waived
The Bills are waiving Hamler, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hamler, who had been competing for a depth wideout role with the Bills, also got some reps in at RB during the team's preseason finale. While the 2020 second-rounder isn't going to be on Buffalo's initial roster, Hamler shouldn't be without a roster or practice squad spot for long.
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Bills' KJ Hamler: Scores rushing TD in preseason loss
Hamler rushed three times for 21 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 31-26 preseason loss to the Panthers.
Hamler got some reps at running back after Frank Gore (knee) and Darrynton Evans (hamstring) exited Saturday's game, while top three running backs James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson were resting Saturday. The former Broncos wide receiver filled in admirably, breaking off an 18-yard gain on the ground and running in a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The ability to fill in at running back is another feather in the cap for the versatile Hamler, who also contributes on special teams as a return man. That versatility should help Hamler secure a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Cardinals
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Bills' KJ Hamler: Joins Bills on reserve/future deal
The Bills signed Hamler (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Hamler was placed on the Colts' practice squad injured list Dec. 1 with an undisclosed injury. His practice squad contract with Indianapolis ended Monday and he now joins the Bills later in the week. Hamler won't be eligible to play in the postseason, but he will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in Buffalo next season.
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KJ Hamler: Placed on injured list
The Colts placed Hamler (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Friday.
The nature of Hamler's injury hasn't been disclosed, but he has yet to suit up for a game with the Colts since inking with the team's practice squad in late September, so the move changes little for the team's offense. With Hamler sidelined for some time, Ethan Fernea has been signed to the practice squad.
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KJ Hamler: Joins practice squad
Hamler (pectoral/pericarditis) signed with the Colts' practice squad Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hamler underwent surgery in March to repair a partially torn pectoral before being diagnosed with pericarditis in late July. The latter issue led to him being waived by the Broncos with a non-football illness designation. His addition to the Colts' practice squad indicates his health is back up to par, so he will now look to make an impression at practice.
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KJ Hamler: Visits with Colts
Hamler (pectoral/pericarditis) had a visit with the Colts on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hamler dealt with a pair of health-related issues in the offseason, undergoing surgery in March to repair a partially torn pectoral before being diagnosed with pericarditis in late July. The latter spurred the Broncos to waive him with a non-football illness designation July 31, and one day later coach Sean Payton noted Hamler's recovery should last about six weeks, factoring in time to ramp up his conditioning. It's officially been six weeks since those comments, so it appears teams are starting to inquire about the current state of Hamler's health.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-9, 178 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pontiac, MI |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Penn State |
| Experience: 4 |