Bills make crucial business decision with injury-riddled player days before first preseason matchup against the Giants

Spector had battled injuries throughout his career in Buffalo, and his inability to stay on the field likely contributed to his being waived from the team. During his tenure in Buffalo, Spector played in 26 games and totaled 52 tackles with 1.5 sacks and 1 fumble recovery.

The path ahead for Baylon Spector

This doesn't necessarily mean Spector won't come back. Now that Spector has been waived, teams can claim Spector. If he isn't, the LB would either end his season or allow for an injury settlement release, as Greg Tompsett from Cover One reports.

As previously reported, this opens the door for a specific fan favorite to cement his spot on the 53-man roster . That man is, of course, none other than "Buffalo Joe" Joe Andreessen. Andreessen and Spector were battling for a backup position, and this latest move bodes well for the former UB Bulls linebacker.

Bills sign LB to fill Spector's spot

In a corresponding move, Buffalo brought in some reinforcements to battle in the LB position. The team announced that they were signing LB Jimmy Ciarlo, who had originally entered the NFL with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of the Army in 2024. Ciarlo spent some time on the Jets' IR after an injury suffered in their preseason.

Ciarlo spent 4 years at Army, as Buffalo Bills PR shared via X. During his tenure, the talented LB appeared in 40 games with over 100 tackles and two sacks. Buffalo could use all the depth it can, as the team is battling injuries on both sides of the football.

Position battles are heating up as the team looks to the preseason to flesh out the 53-man roster. More difficult decisions are surely to come. It'll be fun to watch how these guys perform as their dream of being on an NFL roster is closer than ever before.

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