‘On the other hand, there’s the lack of depth at defensive tackle. This was a position the Bills were already hurting at, but then right before halftime starter Ed Oliver (biceps) was quickly ruled out. He officially suffered a torn left biceps and is out indefinitely, per McDermott. The healthy bodies remaining include rookie Deone Walker, Larry Ogunjobi (back from suspension), Jordan Phillips, Phidarian Mathis and Zion Logue on the practice squad. Hoecht also spent time inside on Sunday and can be of help there.’
BillsBeat - October 28, 2025
Ed Oliver injury: Bills star DT out indefinitely with torn biceps, will undergo surgery
‘Just before the two-minute warning of Sunday’s game, Oliver fell to the turf during a three-yard run from Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard and began flexing his left arm. Oliver walked off the field with the training staff before heading into the medical tent. Eventually, Oliver made his way to the locker room before being ruled out for the remainder of the game due to the injury.’
'Safe to say' Bills after 'back' after Panthers blowout
‘But a 40-9 curb-stomping of Dave Canales’ team reminded everyone that Buffalo is still “Buffalo,” well, at least in the second half.’
Bills reveal team identity after Panthers mauling
‘For Cook, Buffalo’s identity is whatever it wants it to be.’
Buffalo Bills get worst possible injury news on Ed Oliver
‘Oliver had a massive game in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, finishing with three tackles for loss and forcing the Derrick Henry fumble that turned the tide for the Bills. Buffalo did get both Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi back from suspension, and will now have to lean on them in the absence of Oliver.’
Bills get devastating Ed Oliver injury update that is massive blow to Buffalo's defense
‘The Bills were already extremely short-handed along the defensive line, which only makes this potential season-ending injury for Oliver, who is the Bills’ best defender, even more devastating.’
Ed Oliver out indefinitely with torn biceps
‘Oliver had missed four games this season with an ankle injury before returning to the lineup in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. Through three games played, he had registered three sacks, a forced fumble, and 12 total tackles.’
Bills DT Ed Oliver out with torn biceps
‘Oliver was injured in the second quarter of Buffalo’s 40-9 victory at Carolina on Sunday. It was Oliver’s second game back after missing four weeks with an ankle injury sustained in practice, and it left the Bills without both starting defensive tackles following DaQuan Jones’ calf injury during pregame warmups two weeks ago at Atlanta. Further thinning the line, rookie T.J. Sanders is on injured reserve following knee surgery earlier this month, and second-year player Dewayne Carter was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon tear before the start.’
Ed Oliver out “indefinitely” with torn bicep
‘McDermott added, “Tough loss. Ed is a really good player. He’s missed some time this year. That’s been unfortunate…We made it through a quarter and a half, somewhere thereabouts and he went down. So, we’ll miss having him. But it’s an opportunity for somebody to step up here.”’
DT Ed Oliver to undergo surgery for torn bicep, Bills pleased with CB Maxwell Hairston's NFL debut
‘The confirmation by McDermott backed up reports from ESPN and NFL Network earlier in the day and now the Bills will be without their top defensive tackle for the foreseeable future.’
BillsBeat - October 27, 2025
Bills observations: Defense feasts with takeaways, but latest injury to Ed Oliver looms large
‘Defensive tackle Ed Oliver left the game in the first half and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest because of a bicep injury. The speed with which Oliver was ruled out is a very bad sign. If it’s a torn bicep, he’ll be out for the remainder of the season.’
Lance Lysowski: James Cook is the key to the Bills' offense realizing its potential in 2025
‘James Cook needs to get the ball. The Bills look like a different team when one of the best running backs in the NFL is involved early and often. Handing it off to Cook gives this offense an identity, and it spotlights a path for the group to be as dynamic as it was in 2024.’
Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston makes his NFL debut: 'He brought his own talent'
‘He made just one solo tackle, though it was noticeable. Panthers receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. took a swing pass out of the backfield, and Hairston diagnosed it, broke on the play and made a big hit on Horn, dropping him in the open field after a 2-yard gain.’
No Taylor Rapp ... no Damar Hamlin ... old friend Jordan Poyer 'just excited' to step into Bills' lineup
‘“I’m just excited to come in and have a role and do what I can to help this team win football games.”’
Did Sean McDermott call defensive plays vs. Panthers? He and Bobby Babich 'have done it together'
‘Asked if that were the case, McDermott said it is now a joint effort between him and second-year defensive coordinator Bobby Babich. “Bobby and I have done it together,” McDermott said Sunday. “We really have. And that’ll continue. So, Bobby’s a great coach. We’ve done it together. We’ll continue to do it together.”’