Bills bring back safety Jordan Poyer in player-coach role

Jarrett Bailey

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The Buffalo Bills made a surprise signing early Wednesday morning, as Jordan Schultz announced that Jordan Poyer was returning to Buffalo.

"The Bills are signing former All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer, bringing their longtime star back to Buffalo, per Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln," Schultz reports. "After a year in Miami, Poyer returns to where he made his name and rejoins Bills Mafia."

Many fans were surprised by the move, as Poyer didn't have his best year with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. However, it was revealed that Poyer would have a similar role as Micah Hyde did when he returned to the Bills.

"The Bills are signing S Jordan Poyer to their practice squad, source said," Ian Rapoport reports.

If Poyer is there to basically be an additional coach who will suit up if someone goes down with injury, that is a plus for the Bills who have a young safety room, specifically Cole Bishop who was their second-round pick a year ago.

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Jarrett Bailey

Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.