Three Buffalo Bills will have to wait until the weekend to know whether they'll play in the season opener.
Running back Ty Johnson, defensive lineman T.J. Sanders and defensive back Jordan Hancock are questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans after Buffalo released its final injury report Friday.
There was some encouraging news.
All three practiced Friday, including Hancock as a full participant. The Bills didn't rule out anyone on their active roster because of injury.
Buffalo visits Houston at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Reliant Stadium.
Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Texans
- DB Jordan Hancock (quad): Questionable. Wednesday DNP; Thursday limited; Friday full.
- RB Ty Johnson (hamstring): Questionable. Wednesday DNP; Thursday DNP; Friday limited.
- DL T.J. Sanders (knee): Questionable. Wednesday limited; Thursday DNP; Friday limited.
Is Ty Johnson playing vs. Texans?
Johnson's return to practice Friday was one of the most encouraging developments on Buffalo's final injury report.
The veteran running back didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday because of a hamstring
injury but returned as a limited participant Friday.
Johnson has been dealing with the injury for more than a month. He was hurt during the Bills' Blue & Red practice Aug. 8 and missed the remainder of the preseason.
His availability will likely be determined closer to kickoff.
Will T.J. Sanders play in Week 1?
Sanders had an uneven week of practice because of a knee injury.
The second-year defensive lineman was limited Wednesday, didn't practice Thursday and returned on a limited basis Friday.
Sanders is listed as a starter at defensive end in new coordinator Jim Leonhard's 3-4 defense, with Landon Jackson behind him on the depth chart.
Jordan Hancock makes progress before Bills opener
Hancock had the best practice progression of Buffalo's three questionable players.
He didn't practice Wednesday because of a quad injury, was limited Thursday and returned as a full participant Friday.
Hancock is listed behind Dee Alford at nickel cornerback on Buffalo's depth chart and provides additional depth in the secondary.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Bills have 3 injured players who may not play against Texans
