Bills Sign Former Jaguars First-Round Pick To Their Practice Squad, Per Source
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Buffalo, N.Y. — Sept. 20, 2025. The Buffalo Bills are signing veteran safety Darnell Savage to their practice squad pending a physical, according to a league source with direct knowledge of the agreement. The move has not yet appeared on the NFL’s daily transaction wire, and the team has not announced it publicly. The source requested anonymity because the deal is not yet official.
A 2019 first-round pick, Savage spent five seasons with Green Bay before departing in 2024. He joined Jacksonville last year, logging starter snaps in the secondary and contributing on special teams before his release earlier this week. A move to Buffalo offers a fresh opportunity for a versatile defensive back whose range and closing speed align with the league’s emphasis on multi-role safeties.
In a brief statement, Savage underscored his mindset about the change:
“THE JAGUARS GAVE UP ON ME, BUT THE BILLS SAW MY VALUE RIGHT AWAY. THAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TEAM THAT DOUBTS YOU AND A TEAM THAT BUILDS CONTENDERS. TODAY I’M PROUD TO WEAR THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.”
For the Bills, a practice-squad agreement provides cost-controlled depth and flexibility as the secondary navigates early-season injuries and matchup-specific adjustments. Under NFL rules, a veteran on the practice squad can be elevated up to three times to the active roster for game day without requiring a full 53-man contract. If Savage impresses in practice, a promotion becomes a straightforward next step; if not, Buffalo maintains roster and salary cap agility.
Savage is expected to complete his physical and finalize paperwork in the coming days. Any corresponding move to open a practice-squad slot would be announced once the deal is official.
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