The Buffalo Bills could lose a young defensive lineman for this week’s game after an unexpected medical setback.
Bills head coach Joe Brady told reporters on Wednesday that defensive lineman T.J. Sanders had to undergo emergency surgery this week, leaving his status for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers up in the air.
Bills Could Lose T.J. Sanders After Appendectomy
As The Associated Press noted, Brady revealed that Sanders had to undergo an appendectomy this week and could potentially miss this weekend’s game
“Brady didn’t provide a timetable on Sanders’ return in announcing the player had surgery a day earlier. The second-year player was a projected starter, and has yet to appear in a game this season after missing Buffalo’s first two games with a knee injury,” the report noted.
The former second-round pick has yet to appear in a game this season. He appeared in 12 games last year with two starts, making 16 total tackles with 1.0 sacks.
Bills Dealing With Other Injury Concerns
The Bills also have a pair of players who are ailing with more traditional injury concerns. Wide receiver DJ Moore was hurt late in the second half of Thursday’s win with a shoulder injury, and defensive lineman Ed Oliver was hurt while going through pregame warmups.
Brady did not have an update on Moore, The Associated Press noted. The team did make a roster move that could add depth in case Oliver is unable to return.
“The Bills also signed defensive lineman Austin Johnson to their practice squad,” the report noted. “Johnson previously played with Buffalo in 2024. He fills the spot left open after Miami signed linebacker Andre Jones on Tuesday.”
If Moore is not able to play, the Bills are expected to dress rookie Skyler Bell for the first time. Bell showed promise during training camp, but has been a healthy scratch for each of the first two games of the season.
Bills Get Concerning Medical News on Second-Year Defensive Lineman