In Week 7, the Buffalo Bills got a long-awaited bye. The team started the season 4-0 before suffering two straight losses in Weeks 5 and 6. On Sunday in Week 8, Buffalo was on the road to face the Panthers.
The Bills’ run game was dominant against the Panthers in Week 8. James Cook had 19 carries for 216 yards and two rushing touchdowns. In the end, Buffalo defeated the Panthers 40-9 and returned to the win column. During that game, DT Ed Oliver suffered an injury late in the second quarter. Oliver did not return to the Bills, and NFL sources reported that he would be out indefinitely with a torn bicep.
Ed Oliver suffered a torn bicep in Week 8’s win over the Panthers.
Sources say the Bills are concerned that standout starting pitcher Ed Oliver will be sidelined indefinitely with a torn bicep. Oliver is undergoing an MRI to confirm his injury. pic.twitter.com/zkv1SItWst
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2025
Through the first seven games of 2025, the Buffalo Bills are 5-2. The team was on the road to play the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. Buffalo dominated from beginning to end, defeating the Panthers 40-9. During that victory, Bills DT Ed Oliver suffered a torn bicep. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Oliver is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan on Monday. However, the 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time.
It’s a brutal blow for the Bills, who are already very thin up front. TJ Sanders and Dwayne Carter are currently on Buffalo’s injured reserve. Additionally, Daquan Jones is dealing with a calf injury. Larry Ogunjobi, Deone Walker and Jordan Phillips are the only active defensive tackles on the 53-man roster. The Bills may need to call up players from the practice squad.
from @GMFB: #Giants RB Cam Skatebo’s season ended with a dislocated ankle. #Eagles RB Saquon Barkley’s groin injury is not believed to be serious. of #invoice We’re awaiting word on DT Ed Oliver, who is dealing with a biceps injury. pic.twitter.com/ppv7cJq1rA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 27, 2025
Ed Oliver played in just three of the Bills’ seven games in 2025. Before the game against the Jets in Week 2, Ed Oliver accidentally stepped on his ankle during practice. As a result, the veteran DT was forced to miss four consecutive games. He returned to the team in Week 6 against the Falcons. In Week 8 against the Panthers, Ed Oliver suffered a torn bicep.
Buffalo’s run defense still ranks last in 2025. He is allowing an average of 150.3 rushing yards per game this season. That’s the second-worst number in the NFL behind the Bengals. Despite appearing in only three games this season, Ed Oliver led the team with three sacks. Buffalo needs more production up front. However, the team has a lot of injuries at DT. Can the Bills get their defensive tackles healthy before the playoffs start?
