Bills waive rookie RB from IR after clearing waivers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Desmond Reid #RB17 of Pittsburgh speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Desmond Reid, a rookie running back from the University of Pittsburgh, was released from IR by the Buffalo Bills on Monday after an undisclosed injury suffered at one of the spring practices.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Aaron Wilson was first on the news.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Reid was originally waived on June 11 with the injury following being signed by the team on May 8 after going undrafted.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The procedural move here allows Reid to sign with another club and hints at Reid’s injury not being a 2026 season-ender.