The Buffalo Bills announced a series of roster moves ahead of their playoff matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hours after downgrading wide receiver Joshua Palmer to out for the game, they placed the veteran
wideout on Injured Reserve, officially ending his first season with One Bills Drive. Palmer, 26, finishes his first season in Buffalo with just 22 receptions for 303 yards on 37 targets.
In Palmer’s place, Buffalo signed veteran linebacker Baylon Spector to the active roster from the practice squad. Additionally, the Bills elevated two players from the practice squad for Sunday’s game: defensive end Andre Jones Jr. and running back Frank Gore Jr.
Spector, 27, is a familiar name, as the four-year vet has appeared in 29 regular-season games and one playoff game for Buffalo during his career. This season, Spector appeared in three regular-season games, making two tackles. He played just three snaps on defense, but he played 40 special teams snaps. With linebacker Terrel Bernard already out for Sunday’s game, the Bills needed another linebacker, and Spector should supplement linebacker Joe Andreessen on special teams.
Jones, 27, has also appeared in three games for Buffalo this season. He totaled five tackles in those contests. Jones appeared on 38 defensive snaps and 44 special teams snaps during this season. He’ll likely slot in as an early down substitute on the defensive line, having proved particularly proficient in defending the run in 2025. Joey Bosa, Greg Rousseau, A.J. Epenesa, and Javon Solomon are also active at defensive end.
Gore, 23, has yet to play in a regular-season game or playoff matchup in his two-year career. He’s been on the Bills’ practice squad for the past two seasons. Gore was elevated for one contest, a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets during the 2024 season, but he didn’t receive any snaps.
