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This former Clemson standout has been let go ahead of this evening’s deadline for NFL roster cuts. The Jacksonville Jaguars released linebacker Baylon Spector, per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 17

Jaguars Sign Former Clemson LB

A former Clemson standout has landed with a new NFL team. The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Monday they have signed linebacker Baylon Spector. Spector, 27, has played four seasons in the NFL (2022-25), all with the Buffalo Bills.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Jaguars Sign LB Baylon Spector, OL Timothy McKay, LB Parker Hughes heads to IR

The Jacksonville Jaguars have started the second week of preseason with a few moves. Jacksonville is sending linebacker Parker Hughes to the IR, effectively ending his season.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 11

Former Tiger Signed to Active Roster for NFL Playoff Game

A former Clemson linebacker will be on the active roster for this NFL team’s playoff game Sunday. The Buffalo Bills announced they have signed Baylon Spector from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s AFC Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1 p.m., CBS).

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Bills Announced Four Moves, Placed WR Joshua Palmer On IR

The Bills announced four roster moves on Saturday, placing WR Joshua Palmer on injured reserve. The team also signed LB Baylon Spector to their active roster and elevated RB Frank Gore Jr.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 6

Bills Elevate DE Morgan Fox & LB Baylon Spector

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 7

Bills re-adding injury insurance with intimate knowledge of Sean McDermott's system

Apparently, Buffalo Bills' fans have not seen the last of linebacker Baylon Spector. The Bills released the 2022 seventh-round draft pick this past August after a recurring calf injury limited his training camp availability.

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Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 7

Bills Re-Signing LB Baylon Spector To Practice Squad

According to Tom Pelissero, the Bills are re-signing LB Baylon Spector to the practice squad. He was waived with an injury designation coming out of the preseason but lands back in Buffalo with the Bills having an opening on their practice squad. Buffalo’s practice squad now includes: QB Shane Buechele RB Frank Gore Jr.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23, 2025

Jets Hosted Five Linebackers For Workouts

The New York Jets worked out five linebackers recently, per the NFL transaction wire on Tuesday. The full list includes: LB Devin Harper LB Caleb Johnson LB Ben Niemann LB Baylon Spector LB Jacoby Windmon Of the group, the Jets signed Niemann to the practice squad. Spector, 27, was a seventh-round pick to the Bills out of Clemson in 2022.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 6, 2025

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Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6, 2025

Bills Make Two Moves, Waive/Injured LB Baylon Spector

The Buffalo Bills announced they have waived LB Baylon Spector with an injury designation. He recently went down with a calf injury, one that was apparently significant enough to prompt the team to move on.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 5, 2025

Bills get worrying injury update that opens the door for a fan-favorite to lock-in his spot on the 53-man roster

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 6, 2025

Bills' roster math could turn fourth-year linebacker into salary cap casualty

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / June 30, 2025

Can Buffalo Bills LB Baylon Spector be counted on when needed in 2025?

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / January 24, 2025

Buffalo Bills open LB Baylon Spector’s practice window

Spector just finished his second stint on IR this season. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills opened Baylon Spector’s 21-day practice window, meaning that he can now practice with the team as they prepare for the AFC Championship Game this weekend.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 25, 2024

Buffalo Bills make pair of roster moves before Week 17

The Buffalo Bills have just two games remaining in the 2024 NFL season. Entering their Week 17 matchup against the AFC East rival New York Jets, they hold a 12-3 record and are a top-tier Super Bowl contender.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / December 24, 2024

Bills LB Baylon Spector sent back to IR

This is the second stint for the third-year linebacker this season with an injury that may have plagued him since at least August. On Christmas Eve, the Buffalo Bills announced that Baylon Spector was headed back to Injured Reserve (IR) with a calf injury that has followed the linebacker since Week 9.

Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / December 24, 2024

Bills welcome back LB Nicholas Morrow, put Baylon Spector on IR

The Buffalo Bills re-signed Nicholas Morrow on Tuesday and placed fellow linebacker Baylon Spector on injured reserve. Morrow, 29, recorded three tackles in 11 games (zero starts) this season before he was waived on Dec.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 24, 2024

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / December 14, 2024

Bills activate DE Dawuane Smoot, LB Baylon Spector

The Bills will have a pair of defensive reinforcements available for tomorrow’s game against the Lions. Dawuane Smoot and Baylon Spector have been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 12, 2024

Bills Make Moves on 2 Starters Before Massive Lions Matchup

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 21, 2024

Bills HC praises LB Baylon Spector’s preparation ahead of his regular season start

Replacing a team captain and defensive green dot wearer is a tall task for any player, the challenge only amplified when the individual in question is a 25-year-old who entered his third professional season with just 55 career defensive snaps under his belt.

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