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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers is on the PUP list and participated in limited practice, carrying a questionable designation for Week 8.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers' practice window opened Thursday while on the PUP list; the source does not expect him to be activated this week but speculates activation could follow if he achieves full practice participation next week.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyrell Shavers' practice window is now open following his PUP designation; the source does not expect him to be added to the active roster this week but speculates he could be activated if he gets full practice reps next week.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers' practice window opened on Thursday after being on the PUP list; he is not expected to be activated this week, but full practice participation next week could open speculation about his return timeline.

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PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who tore his ACL in the Wild Card round victory over Jacksonville, returned to practice Wednesday and the Bills opened his 21-day practice window, signaling potential return-to-play timeline.

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PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who tore his ACL in the team's Wild Card round victory over Jacksonville, had Buffalo's 21-day practice window opened, signaling a potential return to availability within three weeks.

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PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers was designated for return from injured reserve and participated in Wednesday's practice on a limited basis, indicating progress in his recovery from a knee injury.

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PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Bills WR, on the PUP list with a knee injury from ACL surgery in late January, has had the 21-day practice window opened by Buffalo. He now has until the week before Thanksgiving to get back on the roster, representing a positive step in his recovery timeline.

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PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers is returning from the PUP list after ACL surgery in late January. The source reports Buffalo opened the 21-day practice window on Shavers, giving him until the week before Thanksgiving to get back on the roster, representing a positive development for his return timeline.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Shavers emerged into a reasonably important role in 2025, catching 15 passes for 245 yards with one touchdown on 38.9% of the offensive snaps during the regular season. The 6'4", 211-pound receiver, an undrafted free agent from San Diego State who transferred from Alabama, scored on his first NFL touch (a 69-yard catch and run against the Jets) and has worked his way into a meaningful part of the Bills' passing game.

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PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady opened the 21-day practice window for WR Tyrell Shavers this week, signaling the team's intent to activate him from the Physically Unable to Perform List. Shavers tore his ACL in the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars in January 2026 and has been rehabbing since surgery. The Bills have three weeks to make a final determination on his return to the field.

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PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Head coach Joe Brady opened the 21-day practice window for WR Tyrell Shavers this week, marking a significant step in his recovery from an ACL tear suffered in the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars in January. Shavers has been rehabbing on the Physically Unable to Perform List since surgery. The Bills have three weeks to make a determination on his return to action. Shavers emerged into a reasonably important role in 2025, catching 15 passes for 245 yards with one touchdown on 38.9% of offensive snaps during the regular season.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 25, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Buffalo has Tyrell Shavers on Injured Reserve but the team is rightfully high on him. His eventual return will factor into the Bills' wide receiver depth chart and their future plans at the position, potentially impacting the case for acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr.

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PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that Buffalo is rightfully high on Shavers, who is currently on Injured Reserve. The team's confidence in him suggests he's expected to play a meaningful role once healthy.

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NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Shavers previously occupied the big receiver role that Joe Brady is now using Dalton Kincaid in, allowing Kincaid to stay on the field without sacrificing blocking from Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes.

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers is on Physically Unable to Perform as he rehabs from an ACL tear suffered in last season's AFC Wild Card game.

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver on Physically Unable to Perform list rehabbing from an ACL tear suffered in last season's AFC Wild Card game; unavailable for Week 1.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Leaned on by Bills down the stretch of 2025 season due to unusually high amount of injuries in receiver room; part of depleted receiving corps that forced Buffalo to rely on less-dynamic talent.

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NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers has been moved to Reserve/PUP (physically unable to perform), removing him from the Bills' initial 53-man active roster for the 2026 season.

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NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers has been moved to Reserve/PUP (Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform), indicating he will not be available for the start of the 2026 season and his status remains uncertain.

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NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers was moved to the reserve/physically unable to perform list as part of the Bills' initial 53-man roster announcement, indicating he will not be available for the start of the season.

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NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Defensive back has remained on PUP throughout the summer after an ACL injury in January, keeping him eligible for Reserve/PUP at roster cutdowns. Under the new 2026 rule, Buffalo could theoretically open his practice window after Week 2, though it is highly doubtful they will do so immediately. The Bills have the option to time the practice window opening strategically.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Shavers has remained on PUP throughout the summer after an ACL injury in January, keeping him eligible for Reserve/PUP at roster cutdowns. Under the new 2026 rule, Buffalo could theoretically open his practice window after Week 2, allowing him to begin his 21-day practice window after the team's second regular-season game, though he still cannot play until four games have elapsed. The source notes it's highly doubtful Buffalo will open that window as soon as Shavers becomes eligible, but the Bills now have the option and will take their time.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyrell Shavers began training camp on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Tyrell Shavers begins training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Defensive back Tyrell Shavers begins training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, indicating he is unavailable for early camp activities due to injury or recovery status.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

On the Active/PUP list to begin training camp, creating depth chart uncertainty in the Bills wide receiver room alongside Jalen Virgil's NFI release, prompting the team to work out five additional players.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

On the Active/PUP list to begin training camp, contributing to the Buffalo Bills' need for additional wide receiver depth.

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NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Placed on Active/PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, contributing to Buffalo's need to sign additional WR depth via Dante Pettis.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyrell Shavers was placed on the Active/PUP list to begin training camp, creating an opportunity for other receivers like Coleman to earn playing time and make a strong impression on coaches.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Shavers is beginning the 2026 training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered during Buffalo's Wild Card playoff victory over Jacksonville in January. His absence from full participation creates a roster opportunity for special teams-heavy receivers like Jalen Virgil.

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NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

In 2025 regular season, Shavers appeared in 17 games (9 starts), catching 15 of 23 targets for 245 yards and 1 TD; 11 catches resulted in first downs with a long of 43 yards; in playoff start against Jacksonville, caught 1 of 2 targets for 14 yards.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Buffalo Bills WR placed on Active/PUP list on July 28 ahead of training camp due to torn ACL suffered in Wild Card playoff win over Jacksonville in January; can be elevated off PUP at any time before regular season if medically cleared, but if rehab extends into regular season start, would move to Reserve/PUP and miss minimum first four games.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyrell Shavers is beginning the 2026 training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered during Buffalo's Wild Card victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in January 2026.

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NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In the 2025 NFL season, Shavers appeared in all 17 regular-season games with nine starts, catching 15 of 23 targets for 245 yards and one touchdown; 11 catches went for first downs and his longest reception was 43 yards. In the playoff game against Jacksonville, he caught one pass on two targets for 14 yards.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyrell Shavers was placed on the Active/PUP list on July 28 ahead of training camp following a torn ACL suffered during the Bills' Wild Card playoff win over Jacksonville in January 2026. He can be elevated off PUP at any time before the regular season once medically cleared, but if rehab requires more time at the start of the regular season, he would be moved to Reserve/PUP and forced to miss at least the first four games.

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NegativeUsageJul 22, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Received 13 first-read targets in 2025 (0.76 per game, 4.1% of team's total). Part of the Bills' spread offensive approach in 2025.

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NegativeUsageDec 13, 2025Legendary Upside

Tyrell Shavers is running 50% of routes in the Bills passing game, establishing a moderate role in the offense. This route participation level places him in the middle tier of Bills receivers, behind Davis (70%) and ahead of Cooks (42%), with limited upside in a run-heavy offense.

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PositiveUsageDec 5, 2025Legendary Upside

Shavers has demonstrated splash-play potential in the Bills' high-volume big-play offense, which leads the NFL in 20+ yard plays. Last week he posted 39% route participation, showing he can generate explosive plays despite limited overall snap share. The source notes he exemplifies the Bills' week-to-week unpredictability: "you'll get a game where like Tyrell Shavers has like a 40 yard catch."

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NegativeInjuryNo dateNFL.com News

WR Tyrell Shavers (knee; 21-day window) was limited in Thursday's practice, managing knee injury with 21-day return window.

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