Bills’ secondary could get much-needed help as Jordan Hancock nears return

Jordan Hancock is almost set to return for the Buffalo Bills after being placed on the IR earlier this season.

By Brandon Ray · BuffaLowDown

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The Buffalo Bills have designated defensive back Jordan Hancock for return from injured reserve.
Hancock missed the entire month of October due to a hamstring injury suffered after Week 3.
The move opens a 21-day practice window for Buffalo to officially activate Hancock to the roster.

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Buffalo Bills defensive back Jordan Hancock has been designated for return from injured reserve, according to the NFL transaction log reported by Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Hancock has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Week 3 and missed the entire month of October, opening a 21-day practice window for his activation.

Hancock's return provides versatility at nickel and safety for a struggling secondary that recently released C.J. Gardner-Johnson. BuffaLowDown notes that activating Hancock will require a corresponding roster move, suggesting defensive back Te'Cory Couch could potentially be waived and moved to the practice squad.

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