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Buffalo Bills Release Cornerback for Second Time in Three Days

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The Buffalo Bills have been active with roster adjustments ahead of Week 1, finalizing their practice squad and shuffling depth pieces. But one storyline stands out as both unusual and disappointing.

Just days after trimming the roster down to 53, Buffalo began restructuring its practice squad. The team made quick moves to address depth concerns at both cornerback and defensive end, adding two fresh names.

While new additions were expected, the real surprise came with another departure. A defensive back who had only just been brought back into the fold was once again sent packing.

That player was Daequan Hardy, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Penn State. Hardy had rejoined Buffalo’s practice squad on Wednesday after initial cuts, only to be released again on Thursday in a whirlwind sequence.

His release followed a rocky preseason finale in Tampa Bay, where his Pro Football Focus grade of 29.5 ranked last among 27 Bills defenders. Two late touchdowns surrendered highlighted his struggles in coverage.

Buffalo quickly filled the vacancy by signing cornerback Jalen Kimber, a Penn State transfer who went undrafted in 2025, along with defensive end Andre Jones Jr., a 2023 draft pick of the Washington Commanders.

For Hardy, it marks the second time in three days he’s been cut by Buffalo. For the Bills, it’s a sharp reminder of how competitive and unforgiving roster battles can be in late August.

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