Final inactives list for Bills vs. Cardinals ahead of Week 1
Bills Mafia, the wait is over—it’s officially game day for the Buffalo Bills as they face the Arizona Cardinals. The Bills head into this matchup fortunate to have recovered from various injuries and setbacks from training camp and the preseason. At one point, Buffalo was signing multiple veteran free agents, including Kareem Jackson and Terrell Burgess, to provide depth and stability.
The good news is that most of the team is back, except for Matt Milano, who will miss most of the season after suffering a torn bicep in the preseason.
Before the final inactive list was released, the Bills announced that defensive end Dawuane Smoot would be out due to a toe injury, while DE Kameron Cline and OL Will Clapp were elevated from the practice squad. Additionally, rookie DE Javon Solomon was ruled out earlier this week.
Buffalo Bills Week 1 Inactives:
- S Cole Bishop
- LB Joe Andreessen
- LB Eddie Ulofoshio
- DE Javon Solomon
- OL Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
- OL Ryan Van Demark
- DE Dawuane Smoot
Bishop is still recovering from a training camp injury, and sitting him out is the right call. Bills fan favorite Joe Andreessen will have to wait for his regular-season debut. A surprise move is seeing Van Pran-Granger inactive, though Clapp appears to be filling in this week.
Arizona Cardinals Week 1 Inactives:
- CB Darren Hall
- LB Jesse Luketa
- OL Jon Gaines II
- TE Travis Vokolek
- WR Xavier Weaver
Both teams are heading into the game with most of their key players available, setting the stage for an exciting Week 1 matchup in Orchard Park. The Bills, with a slightly refreshed roster, remain a top team in the NFL, while the Cardinals are looking to bounce back after a rough two seasons following a busy offseason.
Bills fans, it’s go time.
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