Bills' Oliver, Samuel activated off IR ahead of divisional round vs. Broncos

The Buffalo Bills have activated defensive lineman Ed Oliver and wide receiver Curtis Samuel off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Both players are listed as questionable, but they're expected to play, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Oliver hasn't played since Oct. 26 after being placed on injured reserve with a torn bicep. His 21-day practice window opened this week, and he's been a limited participant in every session leading up to Saturday.

The 28-year-old has recorded seven tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble this season. He's been a key player on Buffalo's defensive line over the last few years, and his 39 pressures in 2024 ranked second on the team behind only Greg Rousseau, according to Next Gen Stats.

Samuel, 29, has been out since Week 11 with an elbow injury. He provides crucial depth to a wide receiver room that lost Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers to season-ending knee injuries against the Jacksonville Jaguars.