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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson (hamstring) is listed as limited practice on Monday's Bills injury report, indicating he is dealing with a hamstring injury heading into Thursday's game against Detroit.

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report with a hamstring injury. The Bills tinkered with getting lead back James Cook additional opportunities on key passing situations in Week 1 but ditched the idea in favor of practice squad call-up Frank Gore Jr. after the break, placing a halt on the idea of Cook seeing additional opportunities on third down in Johnson's absence. The team will move forward with a familiar role for their lead rusher, regardless of Johnson's status in Week 2.

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Johnson was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report with a hamstring injury. The Bills tinkered with getting lead back James Cook additional opportunities on key passing situations in Week 1 but ditched the idea in favor of practice squad call-up Frank Gore Jr. after halftime, placing a halt on Cook seeing additional third-down opportunities in Johnson's absence. The team will move forward with a familiar role for Cook regardless of Johnson's Week 2 status.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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Ty Johnson is a legitimate injury to monitor for James Cook's receiving outlook -- 58% route share for Cook in Week 1 Cook's 2025 single-game high: 54% Route % entering Week 18 last season: * James Cook 37% * Ty Johnson 34% Bills get short week with Lions in town for TNF

Ty Johnson is a legitimate injury to monitor for James Cook's receiving outlook -- 58% route share for Cook in Week 1 Cook's 2025 single-game high: 54% Route % entering Week 18 last season: * James Cook 37% * Ty Johnson 34% Bills get short week with Lions in town for TNF

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Johnson missed Week 1 with a hamstring injury but is listed as limited on Monday and could potentially play in Week 2. The source indicates the team held him out to get him ready for Week 2, suggesting the injury is not severe.

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson missed Week 1 with a hamstring injury but is listed as limited on Monday and could potentially play in Week 2. The source notes the team held him out to get him ready for Week 2, suggesting the injury is not severe.

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson was inactive with a hamstring injury against the Houston Texans in Week 1.

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ty Johnson is mentioned in the context of Ray Davis's handcuff value for Buffalo. The source notes that Ty Johnson's injury puts him on track to return before long, and he will almost certainly get some touches when he does. The source suggests Johnson is more of a PPR league stash compared to Ray Davis.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Expected to return this week from hamstring injury; his return raises questions about the backfield hierarchy, particularly regarding Frank Gore Jr.'s role. Gore Jr. was called up from practice squad Sunday and out-snapped Ray Davis 10 to 5 snaps, with offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. using him primarily in a blocking role.

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Bills RB participated in limited practice Wednesday with hamstring injury in Week 2 report. Source expects Johnson to return this week; his return creates usage uncertainty for Frank Gore Jr., who was called up from practice squad and out-snapped Ray Davis (10 snaps to 5) in blocking role Week 1.

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

RB Ty Johnson was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 14 with a hamstring injury; the Bills did not hold an actual practice, so the report is an estimation based on expected participation.

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Bills running back with hamstring injury; estimated limited practice for Thursday game.

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NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bills running back is dealing with a hamstring injury and estimated for limited practice participation ahead of Thursday's game.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Ron Stewart

The source notes that Ty Johnson's return to the lineup could potentially shut the door on James Cook's receiving role, which is a key factor in Cook's path to becoming a 20+ point per game running back.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Jared Smola

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**ACTIVE:** LeQuint Allen Rome Odunze **INACTIVE:** Alvin Kamara Sean Tucker Ty Johnson Jalen McMillan Skyler Bell Tanner Koziol [Retweeted](

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Johnson has been dealing with a hamstring injury for around a month and will be inactive for Week 1; despite logging a limited practice on Friday after two DNPs to open the week, he remains unavailable as Frank Gore Jr. is elevated from the practice squad to serve as RB3 behind James Cook III and Ray Davis.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Underdog NFL

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Skyler Bell, Ty Johnson inactive for Week 1.

Skyler Bell, Ty Johnson inactive for Week 1.

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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Bills running back Ty Johnson is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Texans with a hamstring injury; his availability for Sunday's season opener is uncertain.

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NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as questionable for Week 1 vs. Houston; his elevation of Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad hints that Johnson is unlikely to play in the season opener, creating backfield opportunity for Gore Jr.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ty Johnson's playing time status for Week 1 against the Texans is uncertain; the source raises the question of whether he suddenly has a chance to play on Sunday.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Buffalo's passing-down back has not practiced this week and is questionable. His absence would likely lead to more passing-down opportunities for James Cook III.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ty Johnson is officially questionable for Week 1 with a hamstring injury, though he returned to practice on Friday.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Ty Johnson missed Wednesday and Thursday practice with a hamstring injury, putting his availability for Week 1 against Houston in question. His absence would open up passing-down work and two-minute offense opportunities for James Cook.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Ty Johnson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Houston. He missed a month with a hamstring injury before returning to practice this week.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Ty Johnson missed Bills practice again ahead of the Week 1 game against the Houston Texans, indicating ongoing injury or health concerns that may impact his availability for the season opener.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Running back Ty Johnson missed Bills practice again and remains out ahead of Week 1 against the Houston Texans, indicating ongoing injury concerns for the season opener.

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NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ty Johnson is not practicing with a hamstring injury heading into Week 1 against Houston. If Johnson cannot play, Frank Gore Jr. is likely to be elevated to the Bills' third running back role, a move the team executed in their wild-card playoff win over Jacksonville last January.

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NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Bills RB not practicing Wednesday due to hamstring injury; if unable to play, Frank Gore Jr. is likely to be elevated as the third running back, a role Johnson filled in Buffalo's wild-card playoff win over Jacksonville.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Listed as RB3 behind Ray Davis on the Bills' depth chart; injury status remains uncertain following an injury sustained during the Return of the Blue & Red game; how and if he's able to contribute could shape immediate roster moves.

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NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ty Johnson's status remains uncertain following an injury sustained during the Return of the Blue & Red game; how and if he's able to contribute could further shape any immediate roster gymnastics for the Bills.

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NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Lower-leg injury keeps Johnson out of practice heading into Week 1, though he should return before long and was not placed on IR.

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NegativeInjurySep 7, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Ty Johnson has not practiced since early August due to a serious lower-body injury. His continued absence impacts the Bills' third-down backfield role and may lead to increased reception opportunities for James Cook, who could see four to five catches per game while Johnson is sidelined.

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NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson regularly gets work as a kickoff returner and that's likely to continue in 2026 with the Bills.

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NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026Gang Green Nation

Johnson regularly gets work as a kickoff returner and that is likely to continue in 2026 with the Bills.

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PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026Gang Green Nation

Ty Johnson is back with the Bills as their third-down back, retaining his role in Buffalo's offense.

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NegativeRoleSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Ty Johnson is back with Buffalo for 2026 in his established role as the Bills' third-down back.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Bills RB has been leaped on the depth chart by Ray Davis, indicating diminished role and reduced fantasy relevance.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ty Johnson is entering his eighth year in the league, four of which have been spent in Buffalo. He rushed for three touchdowns last year and now enters the second year of a two-year contract.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ty Johnson is a well-tenured and proven running back on the Bills' active roster, positioned ahead of practice squad backs like Frank Gore Jr. in the depth chart for the 2026 season.

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NegativeInjurySep 1, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Running back Ty Johnson has dealt with a lower-body injury since the end of training camp. When asked about the situation, Beane stated that the latest injury was "a bit different" than the prior one and that Johnson's "getting better," which implies he's not quite ready for Week 1. The team has 12 days to make roster decisions on his availability, creating uncertainty heading into the Houston Texans matchup.

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