The Buffalo Bills started their season with a historic comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the final four minutes of the game to prevail 41-40 heading into an easier matchup in Week 2 against the New York Jets.
It was exactly the kind of win that raises expectations and builds positive momentum to be carried over into next week, but the Bills may be forced to deal with the absence of a key defensive player who is reportedly dealing with a legitimate injury.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared that star defensive tackle Ed Oliver was in a walking boot on Thursday and didn’t practice after being added to the injury report.
“Bills DT Ed Oliver was added to the team’s injury report today with an ankle injury and did not practice. Oliver was spotted in a walking boot,” Schefter posted on X.
Bills DT Ed Oliver was added to the team’s injury report today with an ankle injury and did not practice. Oliver was spotted in a walking boot. pic.twitter.com/6CVcr2dnGb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 11, 2025
Oliver had a dominant performance against Baltimore, recording six tackles (three for a loss), a sack, and a forced fumble while living in Baltimore’s backfield throughout the game.
Obviously, giving up 40 points implies the defense has work to do, but Oliver made impact plays when the team needed them most, particularly when he forced an uncharacteristic late-game fumble from Derrick Henry to give the Bills a chance to win the game late in the fourth quarter.
Being in a walking boot just a few days before a game is not a good indication that Oliver will be ready for Sunday, but it’s a long season, and it’s possible the Bills don’t push him against what should be an easier matchup against the New York Jets.
Stay tuned for updates on Oliver’s health ahead of Sunday’s battle.
