Buffalo eyes safety upgrades as Jabrill Peppers hits free agency, with five team fits named, including the Bills. Buffalo’s current safety depth features Cole Bishop, Damar Hamlin, and Taylor Rapp, plus internal youngsters Cam Lewis, Jordan Hancock, and Sam Franklin, with DeWayne Carter in the mix on the practice squad. Peppers’ eight-year resume—85 starts, 7 interceptions, 35 passes defended, 6 forced fumbles, 511 tackles, plus return ability—positions him to play a second-level role and add veteran versatility as Buffalo develops its youth movement.

Crabbs lists Washington, San Francisco, Baltimore, and Las Vegas as other interested destinations. If Peppers signs, Buffalo could leverage his pedigree to replicate some of Poyer’s 2023-second-level duties and free up Hamlin for more specialized or return work. The outcome hinges on fit, price, and how Buffalo values a flexible, veteran presence over continued youth infusion at safety.

Buffalo Bills Week 1 depth chart highlights Cole Bishop as a starting safety, pairing him with hampered injuries in the secondary. DeWayne Carter lands on season-ending IR, trimming theDT depth to Oliver, Jones, Sanders and Walker. Landon Jackson backs up Bosa, while Javon Solomon sits third behind Rousseau and Epenesa. At linebacker, Milano anchors, Williams emerges as a first-teamer, and Williams’ role remains fluid in a nickel-heavy scheme. Special teams lean into rookie versatility and a stable kicking/punting setup.

Buffalo signed Jordan Poyer to the practice squad, reuniting the veteran with a defense that will lean on Cole Bishop and Taylor Rapp to start the season. The move mirrors last year’s Micah Hyde addition in December, aimed at stabilizing the back end and mentoring the young DBs as Buffalo navigates safety depth this year.

Poyer, a 2021 All-Pro and one-time Pro Bowler, is known for toughness and durability, helping Buffalo end a 17-year playoff drought early in his stint. His Dolphins stop last year felt like a homecoming, but he’s back in Buffalo with a chance to impact the rotation and depth, especially if injuries arise.

Overall, the signing bolsters veteran presence and could influence how the Bills deploy Bishop and Rapp, offering a safer floor for fantasy managers monitoring Buffalo’s defensive snaps and potential elevation from the practice squad later in the season.