The Buffalo Bills are bringing back longtime starting safety and former team captain Micah Hyde, signing the 33-year-old to the practice squad.
Hyde, a two-time All-Pro selection, has been one of the best safeties in franchise history during his seven-year tenure in Buffalo. From 2017-2023, Hyde started 95 games with the Bills, racking up 347 tackles and 16 INTs.
"Micah Hyde is in a practice squad role," head coach Sean McDermott said. "Extremely confident in Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin and Cole Bishop."
Hyde was a free agent following the 2023 season and elected to not sign with another team in the offseason. Bills head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane have left the door open throughout the 2024 season for a potential reunion with Hyde.
With the reunion now official, Hyde rejoins a Bills defensive system that he is well-acquainted with.
Buffalo has gotten excellent play from safeties Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin this season, and Hyde will be a valuable resource and backup option on the practice squad as the team pushes toward the postseason.
The Bills also have safety Lewis Cine and Kareem Jackson on the practice squad.
QB Josh Allen was asked earlier this season about the potential return of Hyde and shared that the Pro Bowler would be welcomed back without question.
"If there was an opportunity that arose to have him back, I think everybody in this locker room would welcome him with open arms," he said.
We will get more reaction from the team and Hyde following the team's Wednesday practice. The Bills released WR Deon Cain from the practice squad.
