EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 14: Ty Johnson #26 of the Buffalo Bills looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter during the NFL 2025 game between Buffalo Bills and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty
There's a lot of uncertainty in the Buffalo Bills offensive backfield. Questions about Ty Johnson 's hamstring injury, which has him listed as questionable heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans , and overall depth at the running back position.
Buffalo is heading into the season with just three running backs on the active roster — James Cook III, Ray Davis , and Johnson. However, with Johnson's status in doubt, the Bills have elevated running back Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad, along with wide receiver Greg Dortch .
GettyEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 14: Ty Johnson #26 of the Buffalo Bills looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter during the NFL 2025 game between Buffalo Bills and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Frank Gore Jr. commented on trying to keep a positive mindset while his status as a member of the Bills is constantly in doubt, saying, "Like I said before, I'm just trying to put my best foot forward every time. No matter preseason, regular season, playoffs, training camp, anytime I put on the helmet I try to respect the game. And the football gods, good things happen when you respect the game."
Now Gore could have his chance to make an impact during the first regular season game, as he'll be in the mix with Cook and Davis in the backfield.
As for elevating Greg Dortch, the likely reason is due to him fielding punts on special teams.
Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic wrote more on why he makes "way too much sense" for three main reasons:
He's the best and most explosive option.
Gives the Bills a natural backup slot receiver position for Khalil Shakir .
Allows Buffalo to bring along rookie WR Skyler Bell slowly as a healthy scratch, with 'an eye on increasing his role as the year goes on.'
It appears these moves were expected and meaningful to make before the game tomorrow.
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