Ed Oliver Injury News & Updates

Oliver (biceps) has a chance to return for the first week of the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Buffalo coach Sean McDermott confirmed earlier this week that the defensive tackle needs surgery on his torn biceps, per Rapoport. The Bills also still plan to evaluate the trade market as a way to help their struggling run defense. In Oliver's absence, Larry Ogunjobi, Jordan Phillips, DaQuan Jones and Deone Walker will need to take on bigger roles.

The Bills placed Oliver (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Coach Sean McDermott confirmed Oliver needs surgery, but there's a chance he could return during the playoffs should the Bills qualify for the postseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. It's a massive loss for the Buffalo defense that has struggled to stop the run this season. Oliver has appeared in just three regular-season games this season, logging 12 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks. Larry Ogunjobi, Jordan Phillips, DaQuan Jones (calf) and Deone Walker will need to pick up the slack.

Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Monday that Oliver tore his biceps during the Bills' 40-9 win over the Panthers on Sunday and is out indefinitely, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Oliver was unable to return for the second half of Sunday's game, and further tests have confirmed that the 27-year-old defensive tackle tore his biceps. He'll be sidelined indefinitely while recovering, and it doesn't seem likely that he'll be cleared to return this unless the Bills qualify for the playoffs and make a deep run. DaQuan Jones (calf), Larry Ogunjobi, Deone Walker and Jordan Phillips are poised for bigger roles on the defensive line in Oliver's absence.

Oliver is feared to sustained a torn biceps in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 27-year-old defensive tackle recorded three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 18 defensive snaps before exiting Sunday's game with an injury. If tests confirm a torn biceps, Oliver will likely be sidelined for the remainder of the season. He's battled multiple injuries throughout the year, recording 12 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, across just three appearances. If Oliver misses time as expected, Larry Ogunjobi is likely to have an expanded role on the Bills' defensive line.

Oliver has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a biceps injury, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver went to the locker room late in the second quarter after suffering the injury and was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game. With Oliver done for the day and DaQuan Jones (calf) inactive, the Bills will turn to Deone Walker, Larry Ogunjobi and Jordan Phillips to pick up the slack at defensive tackle the rest of the way.

Oliver (ankle) has no injury designation for Buffalo's matchup versus the Falcons on Monday.

Oliver is set to play for the first time since the team's Week 1 win over the Ravens after missing the last four games. Now healthy, the 27-year-old should return to his role as one of Buffalo's starting defensive tackles for Monday's matchup.

Bills coach Sean McDermott said Oliver (ankle) will be limited in practice Thursday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Oliver has missed four consecutive games due to a left ankle injury, and he also practiced in a limited capacity prior to being ruled out for Week 5 action. He'll work to upgrade to full practice reps in advance of Monday's road matchup against Atlanta.

Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's contest against the Patriots.

Oliver will miss a fourth consecutive game, as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 1 against the Ravens. With T.J. Sanders also unavailable for Week 5, Deone Walker stands to see a significant increase in workload at defensive tackle versus New England.

Oliver (ankle) was limited in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's game against New England.

Oliver has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury against the Ravens in Week 1, but he has a chance to return from a three-game absence for Sunday's AFC East clash. T.J. Sanders (knee) and Deone Walker would continue to see additional snaps at defensive tackle if Oliver is not cleared to play.

Oliver (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Oliver has missed the last three games after he was injured in the Week 1 win over the Ravens. A limited start to the week would suggest Oliver is closing in on a return, potentially as soon as Sunday against the Patriots.

Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver hasn't played since the Week 1 opener against the Ravens. DaQuan Jones, T.J. Sanders, Zion Logue and Deone Walker soaked up most of the defensive snaps on the interior of Buffalo's defensive line last Thursday night against Miami.

Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Oliver (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

The 27-year-old defensive lineman missed the Bills' Week 3 win over the Dolphins due to an ankle injury and it still working through the issue. McDermott noted that Oliver's injury is "improving," per Glab, but his status for the Week 4 matchup against the Saints remains uncertain. Oliver likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play Sunday.

Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Wednesday that Oliver (ankle) won't play in Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Oliver was unable to play in Buffalo's Week 2 win over the Jets after sustaining an ankle injury the game prior, making it no surprise that he'll be sidelined Thursday. The Houston product is an integral part of the Bills' defense, recording 29 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles over 14 regular-season contests in 2024. T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker are expected to see increased defensive work in Oliver's stead in Week 3.

Oliver (ankle) is unlikely to play in Buffalo's matchup versus the Dolphins on Thursday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Oliver missed last week's win over the Jets with his ankle injury and is now trending towards missing a second straight game. If he ends up being unable to play, Deone Walker and T.J. Sanders would likely see increased playing time at defensive tackle alongside DaQuan Jones.

Oliver (ankle) did not participate in Monday's walk-thru practice, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Oliver was unable to play in Sunday's win against the Jets after his foot was stepped on in practice last week. Head coach Sean McDermott did not specify an timeline for Oliver's return, but the seventh-year defensive tackle would have to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a shot at playing against the Dolphins on Thursday. Deone Walker and rookie second-rounder T.J. Sanders would see increased work at defensive tackle alongside DaQuan Jones if Oliver cannot play Thursday.

Oliver (foot) won't play Sunday against the Jets, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

McDermott added that Oliver got stepped on in practice Wednesday. Oliver was subsequently seen wearing a walking boot in the locker room Thursday. The defensive tackle will need to recover quickly to avoid missing additional action, as the Bills will have a quick turnaround before hosting the Dolphins on Thursday in Week 3.

Oliver (ankle) didn't participate in practice Thursday and had a walking boot on his left foot in the locker room, Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 Sports Radio reports.

Oliver wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report but appears to have picked up an ankle injury during the week, putting his availability for Sunday's game against the Jets in jeopardy. If Oliver's unable to suit up, T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker would likely be in line for additional opportunities on the interior of Buffalo's defensive line.

Oliver logged six tackles (six solo), with 1.0 sacks, during Buffalo's win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Oliver was one of two Buffalo defenders to record a sack of Lamar Jackson during Sunday's victory. Oliver only managed to record 3.0 sacks across 14 games last season but will look to surpass that total across the remainder of the regular season.

Oliver recorded 29 total tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles over 14 regular-season games in 2024.

The 27-year-old from Houston appeared poised to be one of the NFL's most productive defensive linemen after posting 51 total tackles, including 9.5 sacks, across 16 regular-season games in 2023. However, he regressed to his past production in 2024, recording fewer tackles, sacks and passes defended. Despite the dip in production, Oliver still led Buffalo's defense with three forced fumbles and ranked fourth on the team in sacks. Following the 2023 season, he signed a four-year, $68 million deal to remain with the Bills. As a result, Oliver is likely to stay Buffalo's top interior defensive lineman in 2025.

Oliver tallied four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble during the Bills' 40-14 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Both of Oliver's big plays came late in the third quarter of Sunday's blowout. Matt Milano pounced on a fumble that was caused by Oliver stripping the ball out of Garrett Wilson's hands, and that turnover led to a 14-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen to rookie Keon Coleman three plays later. Oliver then got to Aaron Rodgers for a 12-yard sack on the final play of the third quarter, and the Bills opted to pull their starters for the fourth quarter. Oliver is now up to 3.0 sacks through 14 regular-season games, 2.0 of which have come over his last three games.

Oliver (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Oliver upgraded from limited work Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his hamstring issue. Expect Oliver to start alongside DaQuan Jones as part of the Bills' top interior defensive-line duo in Week 7.

Oliver (hamstring) has been deemed out for Monday's clash against the Jets, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver will miss his second straight contest due to a hamstring injury he suffered in practice last week. The veteran defensive lineman did not practice in any capacity this week, so he could be in danger of missing Week 7 as well. In Oliver's absence, DeWayne Carter logged his highest snap count of the season last Sunday, and he could again see extended work against the Jets on Monday Night Football.

Oliver (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver suffered the injury in practice last week, which lead to him missing the team's Week 5 loss to the Texans. With Week 6 prep now underway, the 26-year-old is still not recovered enough to step on the field, leaving him questionable for Monday's matchup with the Jets.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Oliver (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.comreports.

Oliver popped up on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, so it looks like he injured his hamstring in practice and will be forced to miss at least one game as a result. Until Oliver is cleared to retake the field, rookie third-round pick DeWayne Carter will stand to handle an expanded role on defense.

Oliver (hamstring) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver was a full participant Wednesday, but according to Getzenberg, the 26-year-old suffered the hamstring injury during practice. The late-week injury will put Oliver's status for Sunday's game against the Texans into question, considering the limited time he'll have to recover before the matchup.

Oliver (knee) recorded three total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, during Saturday's 9-3 preseason win over the Steelers.

Oliver was dealing with a knee injury towards the beginning of August, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The 2019 first-round pick out of Houston has been such an integral part of the Bills' defensive line over the last couple seasons, recording 85 total tackles, including 12.0 sacks, while also defending six passes across 29 regular-season contests. Expect Oliver to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses now that he's returned to full health.

Oliver suffered a knee injury during Saturday's preseason opener against the Bears. Even though he's been cleared to play, he will not return to the game, according to the NFL Network broadcast.

We'll see if the early week practice reports reveal anything more, but it looks like the Bills may have dodged a bullet after Oliver was injured in the first quarter. The defensive tackle is arguably the team's most important player on that side of the ball, so perhaps the Bills are just playing it safe with a player who will not require much work ahead of Week 1.

Oliver finished the 2023 regular season with 51 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one interception.

All of those figures were a career high or tied for a career high for the 2019 first-rounder, while the 9.5 sacks were particularly noteworthy considering he is an interior lineman. Oliver and DaQuan Jones will continue to lead one of the stronger units on the team. The Bills did lose quite a bit of depth in the offseason and will probably draft a defensive lineman this weekend, but no one will enter the fray to meddle with Oliver's projected playing time, plus the Bills need a wide receiver (or two) more than any other position. If your league forces you to have a spot for both defensive ends and tackles, Oliver is one of the league's better IDP choices for the latter slot.

Oliver had two solo tackles, including one sack, and an interception in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Patriots.

Oliver picked off Bailey Zappe on the Patriots' first drive of the game that led to a Bills field-goal four plays later. He followed up his first career INT with a sack on Zappe for an eight-yard loss that led to a New England punt on the next play. Oliver has a career-high 9.5 sacks this season -- which is the same amount he accumulated over the previous three seasons combined -- and will look to hit double-digits for the first time in his five-year career in Week 18 against the Dolphins.

Oliver recorded 2.0 sacks and two tackles for a loss in the Bills' 24-22 victory over the Chargers on Saturday.

The defensive tackle raised his sack total on the year to 8.5. Oliver also has 48 total tackles and two passes defensed.

Oliver (toe) is active for the Bills' matchup with the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.

Oliver was forced to miss his first contest of the year in Week 7 versus New England while dealing with a toe injury, but he'll be back out on the field Thursday. The defensive tackle has compiled 24 tackles, including four sacks, over six games in 2023.

Oliver (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Tampa Bay, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Oliver was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, and it seems his status could be up in the air until Buffalo's inactive list is announced 90 minutes before kickoff. If he can't play in Week 8, Tim Settle would likely be in line for an increased workload again.

Oliver (toe) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Patriots.

Oliver will miss his first game of the season in Week 7 as he tends to a toe injury. In his place, Jordan Phillips is likely to start at defensive tackle Sunday.

Oliver (toe) was spotted at practice Friday, suggesting that he may not have been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Coach Sean McDermott told the media Friday morning that Oliver wouldn't play Sunday, but Oliver's presence at practice puts the possibility of a change of plans on the table. Official word on Oliver's status for Sunday will become available once the Bills submit their injury report after Friday's practice.

Oliver (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's road matchup against the Patriots, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.comreports.

Oliver will miss his first game of the season due to a toe injury, despite managing to play through it last week versus the Giants. In his stead, Jordan Phillips will likely stand to handle an expanded role versus New England.

Oliver (toe) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Oliver managed to play through the toe injury he sustained Sunday versus the Giants and finished the game, so any limitations at this point are likely just related to load management. Even still, he'll probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Oliver recorded nine tackles including a sack during the Bills' 25-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Oliver has now managed to register at least one sack in three straight games and is already just one sack shy of his career high (five) set back in 2019. The 25-year-old will have a good chance to add to those numbers next week against a Giants offensive line that has struggled significantly this season.

Oliver had four tackles (two solo) including 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 37-3 win over the Commanders.

Oliver was part of a dominant Bills' pass rush that got to quarterback Sam Howell nine times on the day. Oliver is now up to 12 tackles and two sacks on the season and will be relied on to disrupt Tua Tagovailoa and the red-hot Dolphins in Week 4.

Oliver played 70% of the defensive snaps and ended with five tackles and half a sack in the Bills' 22-16 loss to the Jets on Monday night.

The defensive tackle's snap count was 18% higher than any other Buffalo defensive tackle. Oliver was at the center of a unit that allowed 127 yards on just 10 carries to New York running back Breece Hall. Oliver and the Buffalo defense will face 2022 NFL rushing champion Josh Jacobs and the Raiders next week.

Oliver (back) practiced Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Oliver was unable to practice earlier in the week due to back soreness, but the Houston product was able to get back out on the field Thursday. The veteran defensive tackle should continue to be an integral piece of the Bills' defensive line this season as long as he stays healthy.

Oliver (back) is not practicing Monday due to soreness, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver's status for Saturday's preseason opener against the Colts could be impacted by this bout of soreness, if he's not able to resume practicing soon. That said, it doesn't yet look like the veteran defensive tackle is dealing with anything that could impact his availability for Week 1.

Oliver agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension with Buffalo on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Oliver will now be tied to the Bills for the next five seasons, as the team also agreed to exercise his fifth-year option, which was worth $10.7 million, in April. The 25-year-old dealt with various injuries last season that limited him to the lowest playing time of his career -- 495 defensive snaps over 13 games --, and he has yet to match the production from his career-best 2019 rookie campaign when he tallied 43 tackles and five sacks. Nevertheless, Oliver will now cash in on a long-term extension that includes $45 million guaranteed, per Schefter, thus giving him a chance to live up to his status as a top-10 draft pick moving forward.

Oliver recorded four tackles, including one sack, and two passes defensed in Saturday's 35-13 win over the Bears.

After entering Saturday's matchup in Chicago with a questionable tag due to a calf issue, Oliver ultimately played 68 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps and collected his first sack since Week 12. The 25-year-old is now slated to continue operating in his usual rotational role on the Bills' defensive line next Monday night in Cincinnati.

Oliver (calf) is listed as active for the Bills' clash in Chicago on Saturday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Oliver logged a limited practice Wednesday followed by a DNP on Thursday leading up to Saturday's contest against the Bears, and he entered the weekend questionable to play. However, he's apparently feeling well enough to take part in the cross-conference contest. Oliver is expected to slot in as a starter at defensive tackle, where he played 72 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps against Miami last week.

Oliver (calf) is listed as questionable to play Saturday against Chicago.

Oliver appeared with a calf injury on Wednesday's injury report that limited him during that day's practice. It now appears this issue has gotten worse, as he did not participate in Thursday's preparatory sessions and could be in line to miss his first game since Week 5. With fellow defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) also listed as questionable after logging three limited sessions Week 16, the Bills could turn to DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle to take on bigger roles against Chicago's run-heavy offense.

Oliver (pectoral) was a full participant in practice Friday and does not carry an injury status ahead of Sunday's game against Miami.

Oliver picked up a pec injury during Buffalo's Week 14 win over the Jets, though he still played his usual share of defensive snaps in this contest. He was then limited in the the team's sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, and he'll now shed this injury designation ahead of the Bills' divisional matchup with Miami. With fellow defensive tackle Jordan Phillips ruled out due to a shoulder injury, Oliver could see even further usage alongside DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle in Week 15.

Oliver (pectoral) was listed as limited for Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Oliver was expected to be day-to-day this week, according to head coach Sean McDermott, as reported by Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo on Monday. With a short week ahead Oliver will not have as much time to prepare to be ready for Saturday's game with the Dolphins; however, being able to get on the practice field Tuesday should be a sign he's moving in a positive direction.

Oliver (chest) is day-to-day heading into Week 15, according to head coach Sean McDermott, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Oliver handled his typical workload in Sunday's win over the Jets, recording four tackles along the way, but he apparently also picked up a chest injury. With Jordan Phillips (shoulder) also nursing an injury, the interior of the Bills defensive line is banged up heading into Saturday's game with the Dolphins. However, Oliver will spend the week ahead preparing to be ready to suit up.

Oliver posted six total tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in Thursday's win over the Lions.

The first-rounder from 2019 is starting to come into his own. The Bills run a heavy rotation along their strong defensive line, but injuries have put more pressure on Oliver and he's seen 66-plus percent of the defensive snaps the last three games, his three highest totals of the season. Oliver has also posted 11 tackles over the past two games, strong work for an interior defender. With Oliver past his early season ankle issue and being leaned on more heavily as the season wears on, he can be of help in IDP formats that force people to use defensive tackles.

Oliver (ankle) is active Week 5 against the Steelers.

Oliver hasn't seen the field since injuring his ankle in Week 1, but after a trio of limited practices this week, he'll be cleared to return and provide a boost to the Buffalo defensive front. The defensive line should be at full strength this week with fellow defensive tackle Jordan Phillips returning from a hamstring injury as well.

Oliver (ankle) was a limited participant at practice all week and is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Oliver was able to participate at each of the Bills' practices this week, albeit in a limited fashion, potentially allowing him to return to the field for the first time since Week 1. If the defensive tackle remains unavailable in Week 5, Brandin Bryant could step into a starting role with Jordan Phillips (hamstring) also banged up.

Oliver (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Ravens, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver hasn't suited up since Week 1, and he'll now work to return in Week 5 against the Steelers. With Jordan Phillips (hamstring) also out, Brandin Bryant, Prince Emili and Tim Settle are all candidates to see increased workloads against Baltimore.

Oliver (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Oliver has missed back-to-back games due to the ankle issue, but he'll have a chance to suit up in Week 4. However, he logged limited practices throughout the week, which he did last week as well, so it's unclear how optimistic the questionable tag really is. Regardless, when available, he figures to be a key player for the Bills' defense.

Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Oliver logged three consecutive limited practices but is set to miss his second consecutive game. When he's able to return, he should serve as a key player up the middle of the Bills' defense.

Oliver (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Given that Oliver missed Monday's big win over Tennessee, this is a positive sign toward his potential to play Sunday at Miami. The powerful Bills got by just fine with Oliver in Monday's trouncing, but he might be the team's best interior line player and having him back in the lineup can only help as the team marches forward.

Oliver (ankle) will not play in Monday's matchup with the Titans.

No surprise here, as Oliver was unable to practice all week. He injured his ankle in Buffalo's Week 1 victory over the Rams. In his absence, look for Jordan Phillips to replace him at defensive tackle.

Oliver (ankle) didn't participate in Friday's walk-through practice.

Oliver was spotted in a walking boot Monday after suffering an ankle during during the Bills' season-opening win over the Rams on Thursday. Despite the extra days of rest, Oliver still doesn't appear to be trending in the right direction, but he'll have one more practice Saturday to at least get some limited work in. If Oliver is ruled out for Week 2, Jordan Phillips and Carlos Basham would be likely candidates for increased snaps along Buffalo's defensive line.

Oliver (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Oliver was spotted with a walking boot on his right leg following the Bills' blowout win over the Rams on Thursday. He left the contest at some point during the first half and attempted to return but played only three additional snaps the rest of the way. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that the team is taking it "one day at a time." Oliver has until Monday to clear the ankle issue, but he's not trending in the right direction.

Oliver (ankle) was seen wearing a walking boot on his right leg following the Bills' 31-10 win over the Rams on Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Oliver had to leave Thursday's contest after he sustained an unspecified ankle injury at some point during the first half. The 2021 first-round pick attempted to return early on in the second half, but he was only able to play an additional three defensive snaps before sitting out the remainder of Buffalo's season-opening win. Oliver's timeline for a return is currently unclear heading into the Bills' next matchup against the Titans on Sept. 19.

Oliver (ankle) returned for three defensive snaps in the second half of Thursday's game against the Rams, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports, but Oliver didn't continue after those three plays.

Oliver was able to sub back into Thursday's game on Buffalo's second defensive series of the second half, but he played only three snaps before coming back out to be evaluated on the team's sideline once again, Buscaglia reports. Therefore, it's unclear whether the 24-year is expected to play during the remainder of the Bills' season opener while dealing with this unspecified ankle issue.

Oliver is "probable" to return after he suffered an ankle injury during the Bills' game against the Rams on Thursday, Chris Brown of the team's official site reports.

Oliver left the field after suffering an unspecified ankle injury at some point during the first half of Thursday's contest, though the starting defensive tackle is still likely to return against the Rams, according to Brown. Veteran Jordan Phillips should see increased usage on Buffalo's defensive line while Oliver is sidelined.

Oliver has stood out in training camp practices while frequently putting pressure on the quarterback in practice plays, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Oliver has been decent in his three years as a pro, but he's only shown glimpses of his No. 9 overall pedigree. That could change in Year 4, as he finished the 2021 season strong and now has all kinds of talent around him. While playing time has to be shared on some level -- the Bills have a stacked defensive line and prefer to use frequent substitutions to keep everyone fresh -- we'd be pretty surprised if Oliver doesn't top his career high of 5.0 sacks set in his 2019 rookie season.

The Bills exercised Oliver's fifth-year team option for 2023 on Tuesday.

Oliver, who was the Bills' first-round pick in 2019, has totaled 117 tackles, 12 sacks, eight pass deflections and three forced fumbles during his first three seasons in the NFL. Buffalo will likely engage in extension talks with the defensive tackle during the offseason, but he currently remains under team control through the 2023 campaign.

Oliver logged four tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 29-15 win over Atlanta.

Oliver was limited to half a sack across his first 14 appearances of the 2021 campaign, but he now has a sack in each of the last two games. He hasn't played more than 67 percent of the defensive snaps in any of his appearances this year and has had limited production in spite of his recent uptick in sacks.

Oliver (ankle) will be active Week 17 against Atlanta.

Oliver has recorded two or more tackles in every game since Week 11, but his status for this week was in question after he served as a limited participant in each practice session. He'll once again take on the starting defensive tackle role -- an area that will see its depth take a hit with Vernon Butler a healthy scratch.

Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Oliver (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

It's unclear when Oliver picked up the injury, but he has been limited at each practice this week. The 24-year-old defensive tackle has yet to miss a game this season and has amassed 17 tackles (12 solo), two pass deflections, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble across his last six appearances. If he's unable to suit up then Harrison Phillips and Vernon Butler (illness) would both be candidates for increased snaps.

Oliver (chest) will play Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Oliver popped up on the injury report this week when he logged a limited practice Thursday. He was able to get in a full practice Friday and should be all set for Sunday. The third-year pro will man the middle of the Bills' defensive line Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Oliver was limited for Thursday's practice due to a chest injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Oliver did practice fully Wednesday, so the key question would seem to be whether he picked up the injury at some point during Thursday's session or if the team is simply managing a trench player's reps as we get to the latter part of the regular season. While Oliver doesn't make a lot of big mistakes on the field, his totals of 25 tackles and a half-sack are somewhat disappointing for a player taken ninth overall in the 2019 Draft.

Oliver (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's playoff game against Baltimore.

Oliver began the week with back-to-back limited sessions, but he managed to handle full practice reps Thursday. The 2019 first-round pick is all set to handle his usual key role securing the interior of Buffalo's defensive line versus the Ravens.

Oliver was listed as a limited participant Tuesday due to an ankle injury.

The Bills had several players listed as limited for their first session of the week, so we imagine Oliver will pick things up as the prep work moves forward. The 2019 first-rounder had a modest two tackles in Saturday's win over the Colts, but as an interior defender he's less likely to put up eye-popping stats, while the coaching staff continues to praise his strong play.

Oliver (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's contest in Las Vegas.

Oliver managed to log a 'DNP/LP/FP' practice slate while dealing with a knee bruise this week, and it looks like he should be able to handle his usual starting role at defensive tackle. The 2019 first-round pick has generally floated between 50 and 70 percent of defensive snaps this season, so Quinton Jefferson and Harrison Phillips could see expanded roles if he were to be restricted in any way.

Oliver did not practice Thursday due to a knee issue after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rapoport says he's been told this is a knee bruise and not a structural issue, which makes sense since at one point Oliver looked to be in great pain during Sunday's win over the Rams but ended up back out there for more action. This may be something that's been bothering Oliver for a while, as he missed some practice work prior to the Week 3 contest with a knee issue before returning to full activity last Friday.

Oliver (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Oliver began the week as a non-participant in practice, but he managed to return to full activity Friday. The second-year defensive tackle notched a sack versus Miami in Week 2, and he'll look to keep up that disruptive momentum against the Rams.

Oliver missed practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

The second-year defensive tackle suffered the injury during Sunday's win at Miami but muddled through it and by all accounts finished the game. With four tackles and a sack, Oliver was a difference maker in the close win. We'll see if he's able to practice on some level Thursday, as there's been no word from the coaching staff that this is more than a minor injury.

Oliver (sore hip) returned to practice Sunday after sitting out most of the week, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

It sounds like Oliver will be fine moving forward. The Bills are expecting big things from their second-year lineman after making him the No. 9 overall pick in 2019.

Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Oliver is dealing with hip soreness as he continues to miss practice time, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Although the Houston product has missed valuable practice time, McDermott added that the team is hopeful that the soreness will subside in the next few days. The 22-year-old racked up 43 tackles (24 solo) and five sacks in his first pro season, and he's expected to assume a starting role across the defensive line for 2020 when healthy.

Oliver missed Monday's practice session due to a hip injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

The 2019 first-rounder had offseason core muscle surgery, but no word yet if this is related and/or if he's suffering lingering effects and needs some days off early on in camp.

Oliver's attorney, Gary Patterson, says all DWI and weapon charges against the Bills' defensive lineman stemming from a May 16 arrest are being dismissed, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports.

Patterson states that the results of Oliver's testing all came back clean and free of drugs, which therefore would make it legal for Oliver to be carrying a pistol since he was reportedly not intoxicated. We'll see if the authorities or the NFL has more to say about the matter, but it appears Oliver may be one step closer to getting on with a full 2020 season.

Oliver (abdomen) will have competition for reps following the offseason additions of Vernon Butler and Quinton Jefferson, Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News reports.

The departure of Jordan Phillips appeared to create a clear path toward a starting spot, but Buffalo added some reliable veterans in Butler and Jefferson for the defensive interior while also bringing in Mario Addison and second-round pick A.J. Epenesa on the edge. Oliver had a decent rookie showing with 43 total tackles and five sacks in 16 games last year, but he underwent core muscle surgery in January and was arrested on DWI and weapons charges in March. The young defensive tackle could be subject to discipline from the league regardless of how the legal situation unfolds.

Oliver (abdomen) was arrested Saturday in Houston on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

According to the police report, Oliver was asked to take a field sobriety test after he was spotted with an open beer between his legs when deputies pulled over his vehicle. Deputies then proceeded to search his car and discovered a pistol before transporting Oliver to Montgomery County Jail. The Bills are aware of Oliver's arrest and plan to gather more information regarding the incident before issuing further comment. Oliver, who recorded 43 tackles and five sacks in 16 games (seven starts) as a rookie last season, could be subject to discipline from the NFL, regardless of how his legal process plays out.

Oliver's (core-muscle surgery) opportunity for playing time should open up with Jordan Phillips signing a big free-agent deal with the Cardinals on Tuesday.

The No. 9 overall pick had a decent rookie season in 2019 with 43 tackles and 5.0 sacks, but Oliver could have done more if he didn't have to take a back seat to Phillips, who was simply a surprise stud for the team last season. The Bills loved what Phillips brought to the table but decided they didn't want to match that high price tag with a highly talented guy waiting in the wings. We'd be surprised if Oliver didn't blow past his rookie totals in his second campaign.

Oliver underwent core-muscle surgery from Dr. Williams Meyers in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News reports.

Oliver previously tweeted confirming the surgery, but the nature of his injury wasn't clear. It was successful surgery, and it doesn't appear this issue will keep Oliver out of the offseason program in April. The 22-year-old is coming off an excellent rookie season, where he tallied 43 tackles and five sacks over 16 games to be named to the 2019 PFWA All-Rookie Team.

Oliver revealed via his personal Twitter account that he underwent surgery Tuesday.

It's still unclear what Oliver had surgery on, but the rookie did have knee issues during his collegiate career. Oliver is coming off an impressive first year in the league, as he was named to the 2019 PFWA All-Rookie Team after registering 43 tackles and five sacks over 16 games. We should know more about the nature of Oliver's injury soon.