This past offseason, the Buffalo Bills made significant roster changes, including trading Stefon Diggs and letting their All-Pro safety duo go. However, their current standing in the NFL suggests they are still competitive despite missing key players from previous successful seasons.
One player still available in NFL free agency is former Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde. Although he’s 33, players like Minnesota’s Harrison Smith continue to perform well at 35, suggesting Hyde could still play if he chooses to.
As reported by Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, the Bills have indicated they are open to the possibility of Hyde returning to Orchard Park.
With the NFL trade deadline coming up on November 5, teams around the NFL are trying to improve their rosters for the homestretch and playoffs. The Buffalo Bills have already been active, trading for star Wideout Amari Cooper.
Let's call this a….prediction
Bills are gonna sign Micah Hyde and cut Mike Edwards sometime before Nov 5th (an injury to another safety could change Edwards' fate)
— Patrick Moran (Talking Buffalo) (@PatrickMoranTB) October 23, 2024
Let's call this a….prediction
Bills are gonna sign Micah Hyde and cut Mike Edwards sometime before Nov 5th (an injury to another safety could change Edwards' fate)
— Patrick Moran (Talking Buffalo) (@PatrickMoranTB) October 23, 2024
“The Bills already showed their hand about what they believe their chances are in 2024. In acquiring Amari Cooper last week, it was a big statement to boost a receiver room that sorely needed an upgrade. General manager Brandon Beane didn’t rule out making another move ahead of the deadline either. Injuries could always change priorities, but their two biggest needs currently
are either at safety, or at backup offensive line due to the huge dropoff from starters to reserves. At safety, though, the Bills have left the door open on a potential Micah Hyde reunion if he chooses to return to playing, which would fill another big need.”
The team could also use some assistance at safety. Taylor Rapp has struggled with injuries throughout the season, Damar Hamlin has performed reliably but hasn’t been particularly dynamic, and Cole Bishop is still a rookie. For some reason, the team hasn’t utilized Mike Edwards, who was signed from the Chiefs as a free agent this offseason. Despite having significant starting experience and expectations to play a key role, he seems to have lost the coaching staff’s confidence.
For whatever reason, Hyde hasn’t generated any known public interest in any NFL organization. It’s certainly possible he’s decided to retire. Then again, perhaps the 11-year-pro is simply biding his time before deciding whether he wants to return and play for a contending team just ahead of a playoff run.
