Micah Hyde is returning to the Buffalo Bills, signing with their practice squad after becoming a free agent. The veteran safety, a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, had considered retirement and remained unsigned for most of the 2024 season. Coach Sean McDermott indicated that Hyde will not start immediately, as the team evaluates his role.

The Bills have bolstered their defense, drafting safety Cole Bishop and extending Taylor Rapp's contract. Hyde's previous partner, Jordan Poyer, was released ahead of free agency, marking a shift in the team's defensive lineup.