Bills Sign Nick Broeker to Practice Squad
Buffalo adds offensive guard Nick Broeker to its practice squad, his fourth stint with the organization, after releasing cornerback A.J. Woods.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Football
The Buffalo Bills signed offensive guard Nick Broeker to the practice squad on Wednesday, releasing cornerback A.J. Woods from the unit to open the roster spot. It marks Broeker's fourth stint with the Bills organization.
Why it matters
The move gives Buffalo depth on the offensive line during the season while returning a player the club drafted in 2023. Broeker's path through Houston and Tennessee shows how practice-squad players move between teams.
The transaction is a routine roster move. Its effect for the Bills is limited to filling a practice-squad spot.
The players
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football franchise in the National Football League based in Buffalo, New York.
Nick Broeker
Nick Broeker is an offensive guard who was drafted by the Bills in 2023 out of Ole Miss and has since played for the Houston Texans.
The details
Broeker was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss but did not survive final roster cuts that year. The Houston Texans claimed him off waivers, and he later returned to Buffalo's practice squad in September 2025 before being released in December 2025. Buffalo signed him to a reserve/futures contract in January 2026.
Timeline
2023: Bills draft Broeker and later cut him at final roster cuts.
September 2025: Broeker returns to Buffalo's practice squad.
December 2025: Buffalo releases Broeker from the practice squad.
January 2026: Bills sign Broeker to a reserve/futures contract.
Wednesday: Bills sign Broeker to the practice squad and release A.J. Woods.
Season Trajectory
Practice-squad moves like this one are a routine part of NFL roster management under the league's developmental player rules. The transaction reflects how teams use the unit to maintain depth through the season.
Broeker's practice-squad status makes him eligible to be elevated to the active roster on game days. Fantasy managers tracking Bills depth will see the change in the team's developmental unit.
The takeaway
Practice-squad signings like this one show how NFL teams keep developmental players available for depth. Track roster changes on the team's official transaction announcements to follow who is eligible to play.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Football coverage of Buffalo roster moves.
