The Buffalo Bills’ offseason has been plagued by a relentless string of injuries, and the team’s latest acquisitions have not been spared from this ongoing curse. On Tuesday, the Bills bolstered their roster by signing running back Jarveon Howard and wide receiver Grant DuBose, hoping to inject fresh talent into their lineup. However, in a shocking turn of events, both players succumbed to injuries on back-to-back days, underscoring the team’s persistent bad luck.
Jarveon Howard’s tenure with the Bills was astonishingly brief. The running back failed to complete even a single practice before suffering an injury that led to his waiver with an injury designation on Wednesday afternoon. This abrupt exit left fans and analysts stunned, as Howard’s potential contribution to the team was cut short before it could even begin.
The misfortune continued later that day when wide receiver Grant DuBose, a promising addition to the roster, suffered a shoulder injury during a one-on-one rep in practice. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, DuBose fell to the ground and was seen favoring his right shoulder. After having his shoulder wrapped, he was carted off the field and into the building, casting doubt on his immediate future with the team. While neither Howard nor DuBose were expected to secure spots on the final roster, their injuries serve as yet another stark reminder of the Bills’ unrelenting injury woes this offseason.
Bills WR Grant DuBose carted off the field during practice. Came up from falling to the ground during a 1-on-rep holding his right shoulder. His shoulder was wrapped and then he sat in the front seat of the cart.
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) August 20, 2025
The Bills’ injury troubles have become a frustrating narrative for the team and its fans. Despite high hopes for a healthy and competitive season, the organization has been forced to navigate a seemingly endless cycle of setbacks. In response to these latest injuries, the Bills made additional roster moves, parting ways with kicker Caden Davis and signing cornerback Zy Alexander, running back Elijah Young, and offensive lineman Rush Reimer. Young will step in to fill the void left by Howard, as the team scrambles to maintain depth.
As the Bills prepare for their preseason finale on the road on August 23, the focus will be on keeping their healthy players in top form ahead of the regular season opener. Head coach Sean McDermott has echoed the sentiments of frustrated Bills fans, acknowledging the toll these injuries have taken on the team’s morale and preparation. With the season fast approaching, Buffalo can only hope to break free from this brutal injury cycle and field a competitive roster when the games truly matter.