Jordan Poyer: Everything you need to know

Poyer (hamstring) logged 70 total tackles (31 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three passes defensed, including one interception, across 10 regular-season games in 2025. The 34-year-old safety from Oregon State began the season on Buffalo's practice squad, but a season-ending injury to Taylor Rapp (knee) allowed Poyer to play a larger defensive role. After returning to the starting lineup in the Week 8 matchup against the Panthers, Poyer emerged as one of the Bills' top tacklers, finishing with the second-most stops on the team. Set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, he could return to Buffalo as a reliable depth option if injuries impact the secondary again in 2026.

Poyer (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's divisional round matchup against the Broncos, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports. Poyer suffered a hamstring injury during the Bills' wild-card matchup against the Jaguars and will miss the second round of the playoffs. The 34-year-old is considered week to week and could be available to return in the AFC Championship Game should Buffalo beat the No.1 seed Broncos. Without the 10th-year veteran, Jordan Hancock will likely get the start at safety. Poyer has 70 tackles (31 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three pass breakups, including one interception.

Poyer (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's wild-card game versus the Jaguars. Poyer has been a stalwart during his lengthy time spent in Buffalo, and he tallied 70 tackles and three passes defended over 10 regular-season appearances in 2025. If the Bills advance, it will be worth monitoring Poyer's availability for what will be a tough road challenge vs. the Broncos or Patriots.