Baylon Spector Injury News & Updates
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Gets look from Carolina
The Panthers hosted Spector (calf) for a workout Monday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector reached an injury settlement with the Bills in mid-August, and he is now looking to join a team in need of linebacker depth now that he has fully recovered from his calf injury. The 2022 seventh-rounder appeared in 11 regular-season games (four starts) for Buffalo in 2024 and logged 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
Aug 10, 2025
Reaches injury settlement
Spector (calf) and the Bills reached an injury settlement Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector was placed on injured reserve by Buffalo on Thursday, but he will now be able to test the open market. The linebacker suffered a calf injury at practice Monday, and he'll have to pass a physical in order to sign elsewhere.
Aug 7, 2025
Bound for injured reserve
Spector (calf) reverted to Buffalo's injured reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector wasn't claimed by another team after he was waived by the Bills on Wednesday with an injury designation. He'll go on the Bills' IR, which will force him to sit out for the entire 2025 season unless he can reach an injury settlement with the team. Spector appeared in 11 regular-season games (four starts) for the Bills in 2024 and posted 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery.
Aug 6, 2025
Waived-injured
Spector (calf) was designated as waived/injured Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Spector's time in Buffalo has come to an end as he has dealt with injuries ever since being drafted in 2022. The 26-year-old has made a decent impact when healthy, tallying 40 tackles, but has never played more than 11 games in a season due to injuries. His current calf injury stems all the way back to Week 10 of last season, which caused him to miss the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
Aug 5, 2025
Leaves practice early
Spector (calf) exited practice early Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector had been dealing with a calf injury since Week 10 of the 2024 season, which caused him to miss nine games total, but he was participating in OTAs back in July. It's unclear if the 26-year-old aggravated the injury Monday, or if it's a separate calf issue, but this could impact Spector's chances of making the final 53-man roster if he's out extended time.
Jul 23, 2025
Past calf injury
Spector (calf) participated in Wednesday's practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector dealt with a calf injury for the entire 2024 season, which caused him to miss nine games (including the Bills' three playoff games). He looks to be fully healthy for the start of training camp, and Glab relays that the 2022 seventh-rounder made a strong impression during Wednesday's practice. Although injuries limited his playing time in 2024, Spector still finished the regular season with a career-high 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery across 11 games.
Feb 4, 2025
Limited to 11 games in 2024
Spector (calf) tallied 40 total tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 11 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Spector dealt with a calf issue for the entirety of his 2024 campaign, sustaining the injury in August and missing nine of the Bills' games, including their three playoff contests. However, the third-year linebacker was relatively productive when healthy, posting career highs in tackles, sacks and defensive snaps played (278). Spector is entering the final season of his rookie deal in 2025 and will likely remain one of the Bills' top reserve linebackers, with starters Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano still under contract next season.
Jan 25, 2025
Won't play in AFC Championship Game
Spector (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Spector was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and was a full participant in all three practices this week. However, the 2022 seventh-round pick has not progressed enough in his recovery from a calf injury to play in Sunday's playoff bout. Joe Andreessen will continue to start at linebacker alongside Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano while Spector remains on IR.
Jan 24, 2025
Questionable, remains on IR
Spector (calf) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's road AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, though he officially remains on IR.
ANALYSIS
Spector will need to be activated to the 53-man roster by Saturday's deadline in order to be eligible to play Sunday on the road at Kansas City. If cleared to play, he figures to contribute in a rotational role among Buffalo's linebacker corps in his first game back in action.
Jan 22, 2025
Practice window opens
The Bills designated Spector (calf) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector suffered a calf injury during the Bills' Week 16 win over the Patriots, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve. He's placement on IR resulted in him missing the last two games of the regular season and the first two games of the playoffs. Spector can participate in practice Thursday and Friday, though he would have to be activated from IR in order to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.
Dec 24, 2024
Placd on IR due to calf injury
The Bills placed Spector (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Spector suffered a calf injury in the third quarter of this past Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots, and the issue is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games, which means he will not be available for the Bills' final two contests of the 2024 regular season. However, Spector could return for the postseason if Buffalo makes a deep playoff run. Spector will finish the 2024 regular season with 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery across 11 games.
Dec 22, 2024
Unlikely to return against Patriots
Spector (calf) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against New England, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector injured his calf in the third quarter of Sunday's game. With his day likely done, Dorian Williams will see more snaps at linebacker alongside Terrel Bernard and Joe Andreessen for the rest of Sunday's game.
Dec 15, 2024
Set to play Sunday
Spector (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Spector was activated off IR on Saturday after missing the last four games with a calf injury. The third-year pro out of Clemson has already achieved career-highs across the board this season with 34 tackles and his first career sack. Spector will return to a backup role at off-ball linebacker Sunday.
Dec 15, 2024
Activated off IR
The Bills activated Spector (calf) from injured reserve Saturday, and he remains questionable to suit up for Sunday's Week 15 game against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Spector hasn't played since Week 9, when he played 20 special-teams snaps against Miami. He subsequently landed on IR but had his practice window opened Wednesday and has a chance to return to the field Sunday. If he does play, Spector could log time primarily on special teams.
Dec 11, 2024
Practice window opens
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Spector (calf) is being designated for return from IR, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector has missed a requisite four games while on IR, and his 21-day practice window now kicks off. The second-year pro can be added to the 53-man roster at any point within his practice window, making him a candidate to return as early as Sunday on the road against Detroit.
Nov 10, 2024
Lands on injured reserve
Buffalo placed Spector (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Jenkins of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector landed on the injury report Friday and logged a limited practice that day due to a calf injury. It appears that the issue is somewhat serious given that the linebacker has been placed on IR one day later. Spector's role has fluctuated this season -- for example, he logged every one of the the Bills' defensive snaps in Week 8 versus Seattle with Terrel Bernard sidelined but played exclusively on special teams one week later against Miami upon Bernard's return.
Nov 8, 2024
Dealing with calf issue
Spector (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Spector popped up on the Bills' injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a calf issue, and it now appears his status for Sunday's contest is in question. If the third-year pro cannot play through the pain in Week 10, expect Joe Andreessen to see increased work with Buffalo's first-team defense.
Oct 29, 2024
Paces Bills linebackers in snaps
Spector recorded five tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 31-10 win at Seattle.
ANALYSIS
With Terrel Bernard (ankle) out and Dorian Williams presumably playing through a knee issue, Spector functioned as Buffalo's top linebacker in Week 8. Whether he gets a similar snap share in Week 9 versus the Dolphins will depend largely on whether Bernard is able to return to action.
Sep 30, 2024
Records sack in loss
Spector recorded a sack and six total tackles (four solo) in the Bills' 35-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The middle linebacker also played on 96 percent of the defensive snaps, the third straight week in which he played on at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps in place of injured starter Terrel Bernard. Spector has 22 tackles (14 solo) this season.
Sep 18, 2024
Next man up
Spector will start at middle linebacker Monday against the Jaguars, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector stepped into the role during Week 2's win over the Dolphins after Terrel Bernard (pectoral) exited with an injury and piled up 10 tackles (seven solo) in the process. With Bernard still sidelined and ruled out for Week 3, Spector will once again be called upon to handle the middle linebacker spot against Jacksonville.
Sep 13, 2024
Racks up 10 stops
Spector recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) during Thursday's 31-10 win over the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Spector played 81 percent of defensive snaps Week 2 with Terrel Bernard (pectoral) exiting the game early. Bernard is reportedly a candidate to miss roughly one month due to a pec strain, and in deeper IDP formats Spector will vault onto the fantasy radar for the duration of his recovery. Spector will look to make an impact again versus Jacksonville in Week 3 on Monday Night Football.
Sep 4, 2024
Past calf injury
Spector (calf) was left off the Bills' injury report Wednesday ahead of the team's regular-season opener Sunday against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Spector missed a couple of weeks in August due to a calf injury, but he now appears to be past the issue. Now that Spector has returned to full health, he's expected to be one of the Bills' top rotational linebackers heading into his third year in the NFL.
Aug 19, 2024
Deemed week-to-week
Spector is considered week-to-week due to a calf injury, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector has been out of practice since last week and didn't participate in Buffalo's second game of the exhibition slate. It sounds as though he'll miss the team's preseason finale against Carolina on Saturday as well. The injury and missed time could result in Spector being left off the Bills' 53-man roster.
Aug 15, 2024
Misses practice due to calf issue
Spector is dealing with a calf injury and didn't practice Thursday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector is expected to make the 53-man roster as a backup linebacker and special-teamer, but he'll first need to return to health. The 2022 seventh-round draft pick recorded an assisted tackle over 23 defensive snaps in Buffalo's preseason opener versus Chicago last Saturday.
May 8, 2024
Fighting for top reserve role
Spector (back) is competing with Dorian Williams for Buffalo's top backup role at linebacker, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector appears to be recovered from the back injury that ended his 2023 season early, and he remains secure as a key special-teams contributor. Because of his draft capital as a 2023 third-round pick, Williams will likely be the favorite to win the top backup role this offseason, but Spector could have a solid chance to earn more opportunities if he can impress.
Jan 19, 2024
Won't play in divisional round
Spector (back) is out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector will be unable to suit up for the divisional round due to a back injury he sustained during Monday's win versus the Steelers. His being sidelined could open up the possibility that Tyler Matakevich sees a limited role on defense Sunday.
Jan 18, 2024
Logs another DNP
Spector (back) didn't practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Spector sustained a back injury during the Bills' wild-card win over the Steelers and he's since opened his week of practice with back-to-back DNPs. He'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.
Jan 15, 2024
Questionable to return
Spector is questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Steelers due to a back injury, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Spector's back injury is unknown at this time. In his absence, A.J. Klein would be a candidate to replace him at linebacker.
Nov 10, 2023
Practices in full
Spector (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old linebacker missed Buffalo's last three games after he was activated from injured reserve in mid-October, but it now seems as if he's moved past his hamstring issue. With Terrel Bernard (concussion) listed as questionable for Monday night's contest, Spector could see an increased role on the Bills' defense in his 2023 debut.
Nov 3, 2023
Out Sunday
Spector (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker out of Clemson was activated from injured reserve in the middle of October, and he's now set to miss his third consecutive game since his activation. Spector appeared in six games for the Bills in 2022, recording six total tackles and playing primarily on special teams (60 percent of snaps).
Oct 25, 2023
Season debut on hold
Spector (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's game against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Although Spector was activated from injured reserve on Oct. 14, he will now have missed two consecutive games since then. His next chance for his season debut will come in Week 9 versus the Bengals. The second-year pro was primarily a special teams contributor and depth linebacker his rookie season.
Oct 14, 2023
Activated from IR
The Bills activated Spector (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Spector hasn't yet placed this season after suffering a hamstring injury in late August. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and has now been cleared to make his 2023 debut Sunday versus the Giants. The second-year pro played mostly on special teams during his rookie campaign and figures to work as a depth linebacker upon his return.
Oct 11, 2023
Designated to return
The Bills designated Spector (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Spector has been out since suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason but is now one step closer towards making his return. The 2022 seventh-round pick was a full participant in practice Wednesday and will provide extra depth at linebacker once he's officially activated with Matt Milano (knee) on injured reserve.
Aug 30, 2023
Placed on IR
Spector (hamstring) was placed on the Bills' injured reserve Wednesday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
ANALYSIS
He was initially considered week-to-week after sustaining a hamstring injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears. Spector will now sit out for at least the first four games of the season.
Aug 27, 2023
Week 1 in jeopardy
Head coach Sean McDermott noted Sunday that Spector is considered "week-to-week" with a hamstring injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Spector left Saturday's preseason game against the Bears and did not return. The injury timeline offered by McDermott means that Spector's status for the Bills' Week 1 matchup against the Jets on Sept. 11 is up in the air.
Aug 26, 2023
Forced out with injury Saturday
The Bills ruled out Spector (hamstring) for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Spector appears to have picked up a hamstring injury at some point during Saturday's contest, leaving his status moving forward up in the air. The 2022 seventh-round pick recorded six tackles while appearing in six games during his rookie campaign. Spector figures to vie for a larger role following the departure of Buffalo's starting middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds this offseason.
Apr 30, 2022
Buffalo adds in seventh round
The Bills selected Spector in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 231st overall.
ANALYSIS
Spector (6-foot, 233 pounds) is undersized by linebacker standards, but his testing at the combine was satisfactory even by safety standards. Even if the Clemson product can't consistently earn reps at linebacker, he should give Buffalo good special teams snaps thanks to his 4.6-second 40, 36-inch vertical and 122-inch broad jump.
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