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The San Francisco 49ers are making an intriguing addition to their practice squad. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the 49ers are signing former Buffalo Bills cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 4

Texans Add Brandon Codrington To Offseason Roster

The Texans have added a former All-Rookie Team member to their offseason roster. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the Texans have signed returner Brandon Codrington to a reserve/futures contract.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 4

Texans Signing CB Brandon Codrington

The Houston Texans are signing CB Brandon Codrington to a contract on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson. Codrington, 25, signed with the Jets as an UDFA out of NC Central in May 2024.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 18

Bills bring back return specialist three days following release as need arises

The Buffalo Bills swapped out return specialists this past weekend, but they aren't cutting ties with the unseated party. After releasing Brandon Codrington from the 53-man roster on November 15, the Bills brought the second-year player back in a practice squad capacity on Tuesday.

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Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 18

Bills Re-Sign CB Brandon Codrington To P-Squad

The Buffalo Bills announced they have re-signed CB/KR Brandon Codrington to the practice squad. Buffalo’s practice squad now includes: QB Shane Buechele RB Frank Gore Jr.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 15

Bills make important special teams change, tab former All-Pro for featured role

Brandon Codrington is out. Mecole Hardman is in. The Buffalo Bills made a notable roster move on the eve of their November 16 home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 10

Former Bills starter drops to bottom of depth chart

Buffalo Bills' return specialist Brandon Codrington has been a healthy inactive the past two weeks, which could be an indication of his future on the 53-man roster.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 2, 2025

Buffalo Bills have question mark at two special teams spots for Week 5 vs. Patriots

The Buffalo Bills made a change at both the kick and punt returner spots in Week 4, but that change apparently is not set in stone. Over the first three weeks of the season, cornerback Brandon Codrington took the majority of the work at both spots, with running back Ty Johnson mixing in on kickoffs.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 26, 2025

Bills' roster cut signals decision on primary return specialist role

Brandon Codrington is returning. To the Buffalo Bills' roster. And kicks in 2025. With Tuesday's reported release of Laviska Shenault Jr., Codrington has apparently fought off the competition and is retaining his job as the Bills' primary kick-returner.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 21, 2025

Lack of versatility has Bills' incumbent on roster bubble with cutdown day looming

Buffalo Bills' brass has placed a premium on position versatility in recent years, and that doesn't exactly bode well for a one-dimensional player fighting to keep his roster spot.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / June 22, 2025

Does Buffalo Bills CB/RET Brandon Codrington still have a spot on the roster in 2025?

After an inactive postseason, does last year’s primary return man still have a spot on the roster? The Buffalo Bills swung a trade with a division rival at the end of the preseason last year, acquiring a rookie return man who would become a pleasant surprise.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 17, 2025

Bills' primary return specialist faces new competition after playoff relegation

Overall, it turned out to be a shrewd addition to the Buffalo Bills' roster. General manager Brandon Beane pulled off a roster cutdown day trade with the New York Jets for undrafted rookie Brandon Codrington, who had been nothing shy of electrifying while returning kicks during preseason games.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / January 21, 2025

Bills PR/KR Brandon Codrington named to PFWA All-Rookie Team

Codrington was acquired from the Jets for just a sixth-round pick. Thank you, New York! All of Bills Mafia must take a moment to thank the New York Jets for trading return specialist Brandon Codrington to the Buffalo Bills back in August for just a sixth-round pick.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Talk / January 15, 2025

Bills list KR Brandon Codrington as full on Wednesday's injury report

The Bills have a relatively clean injury report as they begin to prepare for the Ravens on Sunday. After missing last week’s game with a hamstring injury, kick returner Brandon Codrington was a full participant in the day’s walk-through.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 15, 2025

Important Bills' rookie ready to return for divisional round vs. Ravens

The rookie return specialist's absence forced the Buffalo Bills to improvise on special teams during their 31-7 wild-card playoff victory over the Denver Broncos.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 10, 2025

Bills' injury report causes only one concern for wild-card matchup vs. Broncos

All is good on the injury front for the Buffalo Bills with one exception. Starting return specialist Brandon Codrington is nursing a hamstring injury and may be unavailable when the Bills kick off their playoff run against the Denver Broncos on January 12 at Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 9, 2025

Buffalo Bills provide injury updates ahead of Broncos' matchup

The Buffalo Bills are set to face off against the Denver Broncos in the AFC wild-card on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. EST. Ahead of the matchup, the Bills are favored to pull off a win.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 7, 2025

Bills' rookie weapon potentially unavailable for postseason opener

The Buffalo Bills escaped their regular season finale without incurring any major injury issues, but there is one cause for concern on special teams. Rookie return specialist Brandon Codrington apparently tweaked a hamstring during the 23-16 road loss to the New England Patriots.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 21, 2024

Chiefs Punter Goes Viral For What He Did Against His Former Team

The Kansas City Chiefs’ 15-game winning streak came to an end in Week 11 with a 30-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, marking their first defeat of the 2023 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Bills Wire / September 27, 2024

Bills' Brandon Codrington proving to be a weapon in return game

The Buffalo Bills made a trade at the end of August, sending a sixth-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for Brandon Codrington. Although it’s rare to trade in the division, the Bills needed immediate help with kick and punt returns.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / August 31, 2024

91 players in 91 days: CB Brandon Codrington

The Bills traded for the UDFA on roster cutdown day The Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets made a trade with one another at the end of the preseason. That doesn’t happen very often, which is why it’s worth mentioning.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 31, 2024

Bills' rookie return specialist laboring on Labor Day Weekend

The Buffalo Bills are off for the final weekend of the summer, which is also the final NFL-less one until February, but rookie return specialist Brandon Codrington is still working in Orchard Park.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / August 29, 2024

All-22 Analysis: Buffalo Bills DB/returner Brandon Codrington

What can we learn from Codrington’s preseason All-22 film? When setting up their initial 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills traded late-round picks with the New York Jets of all teams to acquire rookie defensive back/returner Brandon Codrington.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 28, 2024

New York Jets Surprisingly Shop Rookie Defensive Back to Division Rival

In a rare in-division trade, the New York Jets have strategically moved defensive back and return specialist Brandon Codrington to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a swap of late-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29, 2024

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New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20, 2024

HBCU star Brandon Codrington has standout performance for the New York Jets

Former HBCU standout Brandon Codrington is turning his return maestro badge on in the NFL. In a preseason week two matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the former North Carolina Central almost returned a punt for a touchdown, before traveling 31-yards down the sideline losing his balance heading out of bounds.

New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / July 23, 2024

Scouting Jets UDFA CB/RS Brandon Codrington

Taking a look at a Jets cornerback prospect With the 2024 NFL draft behind us, we’ve moved on to look at each of the New York Jets’ undrafted free agent signings, continuing today with former North Carolina Central cornerback/return specialist Brandon Codrington.