The Buffalo Bills are putting finishing touches on their first practice-squad roster of the 2026 NFL season, with a group of 14 known players having signed on to the practice group. [Ryan Talbot shared the names of 13 players sticking with Buffalo](https://x.com/RyanTalbotBills/status/2094536306902659171), confirming that wide receiver Greg Dortch is among those heading to One Bills Drive.
Dortch was released by the Arizona Cardinals over the weekend. He brings a dynamic element as a receiver after the catch and as a potential punt returner.
Additionally, the [Bills are bringing back inside linebacker Shaq Thompson](https://x.com/JaySkurski/status/2094550568475697204) via the practice squad, per a report by Jay Skurski. Widely considered the team’s best linebacker last season, Thompson played a key role with Buffalo in 2025, highlighted by his elite leadership intangibles.
The Bills still have three spots open thanks to the inclusion of defensive lineman Travis Clayton, who’s part of the NFL International Player Pathway Program. By rostering Clayton, the Bills are able to add a 17th player to the practice squad.
QB Shane BuecheleDL Travis Clayton (International Player Pathway roster exemption)DB Te’Cory CouchWR Greg DortchRB Frank Gore Jr.WR Stephen GosnellOLB Andre Jones Jr.LB Keonta JenkinsOL Chase LundtWR Ja’Mori MaclinWR Trent SherfieldS Geno StoneILB Shaq Thompson
CB Kani Walker