The Buffalo Bills made two roster moves after the NFL trade deadline, signing guard Nick Broeker and releasing cornerback A.J. Woods.
Broeker was selected by Buffalo in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He later played 12 games for the Houston Texans between 2023 and 2024. The signing brings him back to the Bills, while Woods is once again looking for a team.
The 25-year-old cornerback has been released by Buffalo twice within a matter of weeks. The Bills added Woods to their practice squad on October 6, released him on October 21, and then re-signed him. Before joining Buffalo, Woods had stints with the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
## Amani Hooker Plans to Play Against the Jets
The Bills also made a late trade with the Tennessee Titans for safety Amani Hooker as they looked to strengthen their defense. Hooker said on November 11 that he expects to be ready for Buffalo’s game against the New York Jets.
“At the end of the day, it’s football,” Hooker said. “Every team runs Cover 4. Every team runs Cover 2 and Cover 3. So it’s really just about terminology and what they call different things and how they play certain looks. I’m going to play on Sunday. I’ll be ready to go.”
Buffalo is listed as a 7.5-point road favorite against the Jets.
## A.J. Woods Has Had Two Stints With Buffalo This Season
The Bills could potentially bring Woods back again in the future. Before the 2024 NFL Draft, NFL analyst Lance Zierlein noted that Woods may need to rely on his quickness to succeed in the slot, given his lack of size and length to play outside.
Zierlein described Woods as patient in press coverage, with enough short-area footwork to stay close to many routes. He also identified potential challenges: Woods may struggle to recover when he falls behind, and larger receivers could create problems on jump balls. While Zierlein considered Woods athletic enough to merit consideration, he also noted that his game had weaknesses for defensive coaches to address.
