Bills activate DT Ed Oliver from injured reserve ahead of divisional playoff game
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills activated star defensive tackle Ed Oliver from injured reserve ahead of their divisional-round playoff game against the Denver Broncos, marking his first game since Week 8 due to biceps and knee injuries.
- Oliver has been a highly impactful defender in his limited appearances this season, maintaining a pressure rate of 20.8 percent, significantly higher than any other Bills defensive lineman.
- His return is expected to bolster the Bills' pass rush against one of the NFL's best offensive lines, potentially allowing him to play significant snaps despite the long layoff.
- Oliver’s presence would enable the Bills to reposition defensive tackle DaQuan Jones to his preferred one-technique role, easing the workload on rookie Deone Walker and allowing for
