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One of Bills’ Practice Squad Elevations May Be Bad News For DJ Moore’s Week 5 Status

The Buffalo Bills have made two practice squad elevations for Week 5 and one of them might be bad news for wide receiver DJ Moore.

By Mike Moraitis · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:31 PM

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The Buffalo Bills elevated Trent Sherfield from the practice squad, potentially signaling DJ Moore will miss Week 5.
DJ Moore is listed as questionable to face the Los Angeles Rams due to an AC joint sprain.
The Bills also elevated defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's matchup.

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The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Trent Sherfield and defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis from the practice squad ahead of their Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to writer Mike Moraitis, Sherfield's promotion may signal bad news for wide receiver DJ Moore, who entered the contest listed as questionable due to an AC joint sprain in his shoulder.

Moore's availability will be determined following a pregame workout before inactives are officially announced. Meanwhile, Mathis was elevated to provide defensive line depth after star defensive tackle Ed Oliver was ruled out on Friday with a knee injury, marking Oliver's second missed game of the season.

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One of Bills’ Practice Squad Elevations May Be Bad News For DJ Moore’s Week 5 Status

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