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NFL·INJURY·September 17, 2026 07:16 PM ET

Ed Oliver out for Bills against Lions after hip injury in warm-ups

Buffalo is still at 0-0 with Detroit before kickoff.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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Bills standout DT Ed Oliver injured his hip during warm-ups and is out for tonight’s game vs. the Lions. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver injured his hip during warm-ups and is out for tonight's game against the Detroit Lions. The game has not started yet, with the Bills and Lions still at 0-0.

Why it matters: Oliver's late scratch changes Buffalo's defensive front just before kickoff. It also forces an immediate adjustment ahead of a scheduled matchup that remains at 0-0.

What to watch: Watch for Buffalo's defensive rotation once the game begins. Any further update on Oliver's status would add context beyond tonight's absence.

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