The Buffalo Bills may consider bringing back a former All-Pro to address a significant defensive need. This past offseason, the Bills made various roster changes, including trading Stefon Diggs and parting ways with their All-Pro safety duo. However, they still sit at the top of the AFC East with a strong 5-2 record as they head into their Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks. The closest competitor in their division, the 2-5 New York Jets, recently improved their roster by trading for Davante Adams.
Buffalo’s general manager, Brandon Beane, has hinted that the team is still on the lookout for roster upgrades, even after acquiring Amari Cooper. Notably, they are open to reuniting with former safety Micah Hyde, who remains unsigned. Although Hyde is 33, similar players like Minnesota’s Harrison Smith continue to perform well at an older age. Reports from The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia suggest that the Bills are keeping the possibility of Hyde’s return alive.
After trading for Cooper, the Bills have signaled their intent to bolster their chances for the 2024 season. While injuries could shift their focus, their main needs are at safety and backup offensive line due to a significant drop in performance between starters and reserves. Hyde’s lack of public interest from other NFL teams could indicate he’s considering retirement, but it’s also possible he’s waiting for the right opportunity with a playoff-bound team.
This scenario isn’t unprecedented; the Los Angeles Rams signed 36-year-old Eric Weddle in 2021 to aid their Super Bowl campaign. Hyde might find himself in a similar situation this year.
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