The Buffalo Bills landed some help at the safety position ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline by acquiring Amani Hooker in a deal with the Tennessee Titans.
That was Tuesday. The Bills (7-1) play against the New York Jets (2-7) on Sunday. Can Hooker make that quick of a turnaround?
That's not a concern at all for the player himself.
"I'll be ready to go," Hooker said. "If the ball comes my way, I expect myself to make plays on it."
Hooker is confident, but it's not just plug and play in the NFL. Hooker will have to learn an entirely new playbook in a few days time if he is going to suit up in New York. However, there is the possibility Hooke ris on the field for a limited amount of snaps relating to which plays he knows.
One could assume Buffalo's
coaching staff will want to be certain that Hooker understands the play calls before he's on the field. Whether that comes Sunday or beyond, head coach Joe Brady sounds like he is looking forward to that day.
"Excited about him in his career, I've gone against him in his career," Brady said. "Really savvy football player."
Hooker, 28, has five interceptions so far this season, tied for the NFL lead.
For more from Hooker, see the attached clip below:
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