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Linebacker has been one of the weakest positions for the Buffalo Bills this season. They have been leaning on Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams, but rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr has been proving himself worthy of more snaps lately as well.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Kyren Williams vs. Bills Week 5: Four Expectations for Rams RB

Kyren Williams scored twice in the fourth quarter last week in Philadelphia, and the Los Angeles Rams needed both. His 26 touches against the Eagles were a season high, and Sean McVay sounded like a coach who plans to keep it that way.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 10

This Bills’ Position Battle Still Isn’t Settled Entering Week 1

Throughout the offseason, the inside linebacker battle took center stage for the Buffalo Bills defense. Both Dorian Williams and rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr made plays throughout camp that suggested they would be able to secure the starting position.

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Buffalo Bills News / The Lead / September 9

Should the Bills start Dorian Williams or Kaleb Elarms-Orr Week 1?

With rosters set and the first NFL games kicking off this week, many teams still have difficult decisions to make. For the Buffalo Bills, it comes down to who should start at the other inside linebacker position next to Terrel Bernard.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 27

Super Bowl Champ, Rookie Threaten Two Bills' Returnees With Most to Lose This Summer

They spent their developmental years as contributors off the bench for the Buffalo Bills. Now, versatile offensive lineman Alec Anderson and inside linebacker Dorian Williams are on the cusp of becoming starters.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 20

One Bills' Linebacker Fighting for His Next Contract Needs Monster Season

Buffalo Bills' linebacker Dorian Williams is playing for a lot more than a starting role this summer. He's essentially playing for his NFL future. Williams, a 2023 third-round draft pick, enters the final year of his rookie contract with the Bills seemingly in wait-and-see mode.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / June 28

Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Dorian Williams Competing For Bills No. 2 LB Job

The Bills parted ways with longtime starting linebacker Matt Milano this offseason, leaving a vacancy next to Terrel Bernard in the middle of their defense.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 20

Bills' LB Dorian Williams: Buffalo's No. 21 Player Down to Last Chance

As the team enjoys its summer break, Bills On SI will unveil its Top 25 Player Rankings (based upon expected impact) for the 2026 season. Fourth-year LB Dorian Williams enters at No.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 16

Most Concerning Developments From Bills Mandatory Minicamp

With the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp came plenty of tidbits of info regarding the team and its latest quest for a Super Bowl championship. Among the list of items revealed in Orchard Park last week were a few critical injury updates that could impact the team’s performance in the first year under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 9

Dorian Williams' Injury Raises Intrigue Surrounding Bills Upcoming Positional Battle

The Buffalo Bills haven’t even hit the road for training camp and they’re already working through an injury sustained by one of their key players. Before

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 3

Bills LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr's Expectations in Rookie Year Spell Bad News for Dorian Williams

Kaleb Elarms-Orr isn’t wasting any time and that spells bad news for Dorian Williams. The Buffalo Bills’ fourth-round rookie linebacker is pushing to become a starter immediately to begin his NFL career.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 23

Bills Have More Questions Than Answers at Linebacker With OTAs Underway

There is much to figure out for the Buffalo Bills at inside linebacker with OTAs well underway in Orchard Park. With the draft complete and the free-agent pool drying up, the Bills must begin to ask important questions regarding one of the most critical positions in first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s new 3-4 base defense.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 11

Bills Bring in Hot LB Prospect CJ Allen to Fill Needy Position in New Mock Draft

CJ Allen is a good fit for the Buffalo Bills at pick No. 26 in the first round. His past production and leadership experience are precisely what the Bills are looking for to help bolster the linebacker position, which needs a boost.

Buffalo Bills News / The Lead / March 2

2026 Is a Make or Break Season for Bills’ Dorian Williams

The Bills have many positions they need to address this offseason, and while linebacker is one of them, their solution is already on the roster. With Jim Leonhard’s new 3-4 scheme and veteran linebackers Matt Milano and Shaq Thompson hitting free agency, it leaves a hole next to Terrel Bernard.

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / January 17

Dorian Williams injury update: Bills LB taken to hospital after scary hit on kickoff vs. Broncos

Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams was taken to a local hospital after a scary hit on the opening kickoff vs. the Denver Broncos, CBS’ Tracy Wolfson reported.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Buffalo Bills suffer injury they can hardly afford in opening play of AFC divisional playoff game vs. Denver Broncos

The Buffalo Bills suffered an injury that they could hardly afford on the opening play of the AFC Divisional Round playoff matchup with the Denver Broncos.

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / October 3, 2025

Patriots vs. Bills Friday injury report: Milton Williams among four questionable

The New England Patriots will travel to Orchard Park with four questionable players. Defensive tackle Milton Williams stands among them after going from limited to sidelined to limited during AFC East prep because of an ankle injury.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 3, 2025

Bills' defense down two, maybe three, key contributors for Sunday Night Football

The Buffalo Bills' defense will be shorthanded in multiple areas when the New England Patriots visit Orchard Park for Sunday Night Football on October 5.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 1, 2025

Bills' starting LB unavailable for first Week 5 practice due to new injury

While the Buffalo Bills welcomed linebacker Matt Milano back to practice on Wednesday in Orchard Park, his understudy was unavailable due to a new injury.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 6, 2024

Rams Need to Account For Star Bills LB

The Los Angeles Rams may have their backs against the wall against the 10-2 Buffalo Bills this Sunday in their Week 14 matchup. While the Rams have performed better on offense in recent games, they will need to avoid one of the biggest threats on the Bills defense in Dorian Williams.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / October 23, 2024

Buffalo Bills' continued success developing talent will lead to tough choices having to be made late in the season

The Buffalo Bills have a clear strength — developing defensive players. Time and time again, they've brought in players with later draft picks that, when called upon, have been ready to play. Most recently, we saw it last year with linebacker Terrel Bernard, who was thrust into a starting role and became a cornerstone of the Buffalo defense.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / August 18, 2024

Insider addresses Bills' plans at LB following Matt Milano's injury

In the wake of outside linebacker Matt Milano’s bicep tear, which will keep the 2022 First Team All-Pro on the shelf for an indefinite period of time, the Bills will need to find an adequate replacement. An insider recently addressed the team's plans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023

Sizzling AFC East training-camp position battles

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2023

Eight AFC East players with the most to prove in 2023

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Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2023

Buffalo Bills stock up, stock down

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