JALEN VIRGIL NEWS

Dropped by Arizona Virgil was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The 27-year-old wideout was added to the Cardinals' practice squad just one week ago, but it now appears that the team decided to move in another direction. Virgil's last in-game action came with the Bills in 2024, when he appeared in eight games and didn't record an offensive stat across 119 total snaps (83 on special teams, 36 on offense).

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Arizona The Cardinals signed Virgil to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Virgil's addition to the Cardinals' practice squad gives the team much-needed depth at wide receiver after Zay Jones (Achilles) and Simi Fehoko (wrist) were both placed on injured reserve. Virgil could be elevated to the Cardinals' active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, given that Xavier Weaver (ankle) is listed as questionable and Marvin Harrison (appendix) has been ruled out. Virgil served mostly in a special-teams role across seven regular-season games for the Bills in 2024.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Visits Denver Virgil visited with the Broncos on Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Virgil was placed on injured reserve in mid-August with a hamstring injury after spending training camp with the Bills, and he was waived with an injury settlement a week later. It appears that he's now healthy and could find a new opportunity in the near future.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets waived with injury settlement Buffalo waived Virgil (hamstring) with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact One week after ending up on the Bills' injured reserve list with a hamstring issue, Virgil is now on his way out with the team. He's in line to become a free agent and will be able to look for another opportunity with a different club once healthy.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to IR with hamstring issue Virgil (hamstring) reverted to Buffalo's injured reserve list Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Virgil was not claimed by another team after being waived with an injury designation Thursday, so now he's back with the Bills on their injured reserve list. He'll have to stay there for the entire campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with Buffalo.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Waived/injured by Buffalo The Bills waived Virgil (hamstring) with an injury designation Thursday.

Impact Virgil spent an extended amount of time with trainers during Wednesday's training camp practice due to a hamstring injury, per Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network. The 27-year-old wideout will go on waivers, but if he's not claimed by another team, then he would revert to the Bills' injured reserve, forcing him to miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. Virgil played 119 snaps (36 on offense, 83 on special teams) across seven regular-season games with Buffalo in 2024 but did not appear on the box score otherwise.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Buffalo Virgil was waived by the Bills on Thursday.

Impact Virgil appeared in seven regular-season games for the Bills in 2024 and contributed two tackles on special teams but didn't log a target on offense. He'll be free to sign with any team if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Inks future deal with Buffalo The Bills signed Virgil to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Virgil caught on with the Bills' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was signed to Buffalo's active roster Nov. 8, and after being waived Dec. 14 he was signed back to the practice squad. He ended up playing in seven regular-season games and spent most of his time on special teams, though he did not show up in the box score otherwise. The 26-year-old wide receiver out of Appalachian State will be on the Bills' 90-man roster when the new league year starts March 12, which will allow him to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp ahead of the 2025 campagin.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Virgil reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Virgil has now been elevated to the Bills' active roster for each of their two playoff games. However, the Appalachian State product didn't play a snap in either contest, likely serving as additional wide receiver depth in case of injuries. He could return to the Bills' active roster for Sunday's AFC Championship game in Kansas City.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again for divisional round The Bills elevated Virgil from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Virgil was also elevated ahead of last Sunday's wild-card win against Denver, though he ended up being inactive for that contest. Buffalo doesn't have any significant injuries among its receiving corps, so if Virgil is active Sunday in the divisional round against Baltimore, he would likely play primarily on special teams.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Virgil reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Virgil was elevated to the Bills' active roster Saturday but was inactive for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Broncos. He appeared in seven regular-season games for Buffalo, mostly playing on special teams. That would likely be his role should he be elevated for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Ravens.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for wild-card round The Bills elevated Virgil from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Virgil played in seven regular-season games for the Bills in 2024 and had two separate stints on Buffalo's practice squad. He's mostly been used on special teams, and that would likely be his role against the Broncos on Sunday if he's active.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Virgil reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Virgil played 15 snaps on special teams during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots and he managed to register a tackle while on punt coverage. Virgil has spent two separate stints on the Bills' practice squad this season, but he has reached the three-game maximum for being elevated to the active roster. Thus, the Bills would have to sign Virgil to the 53-man roster in order for him to keep playing in Buffalo.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Virgil reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Virgil played 15 snaps on special teams during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots and managed to register a tackle while on punt coverage. Virgil has spent two separate stints on the Bills' practice squad this season, but he has reached the three-game maximum for being elevated to the active roster. Thus, the Bills would have to sign Virgil to the 53-man roster in order for him to keep playing in Buffalo.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 16 Virgil was elevated from Buffalo's practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Virgil appeared in six previous regular-season games for the Bills but didn't record a target over that span. His usage will likely remain minimal against the Patriots in Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining in Buffalo The Bills signed Virgil to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Virgil was signed to the Bills' active roster Nov. 8, but he did not register a target across his six regular-season outings. He was waived from the Bills' active roster Saturday, but rather than take his talents elsewhere, the 26-year-old wide receiver will stick around in Buffalo.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Buffalo The Bills waived Virgil on Saturday.

Impact Buffalo needed to make room on the active roster with defensive players Dawuane Smoot (wrist) and Baylon Spector (calf) being activated off injured reserve, and Virgil was one of the cuts. The 26-year-old appeared in six games with the Bills this season but didn't see a passing target. Virgil logged 36 snaps on offense and 68 on special teams.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still looking for first target Virgil went without a target while taking the field for one of the Bills' 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.

Impact Virgil has been active for each of the Bills' last six games but has yet to draw a target over his 36 snaps on offense. He'll continue to bring most of his value to Buffalo on special teams.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Signs to active roster Virgil was signed to the Bills' active roster Friday.

Impact Virgil has been with the Bills' active roster in each of their last two games, failing to record a stat while playing 32 total snaps (14 offensive and 18 on special teams). He's expected to serve as a depth piece in Buffalo's wide receiver room while also contributing on special teams in Week 10's matchup against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills sign WR Jalen Virgil to 53-man roster Virgil was on Bills practice squad for the first nine games of the year

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Virgil reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday.

Impact Virgil was elevated ahead of Sunday's win over the Dolphins as Amari Cooper (wrist) was unable to play. Virgil saw playing time on both offense and special teams but failed to record any stats.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 9 The Bills elevated Virgil from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Virgil was elevated for Week 8 against the Seahawks, during which he played 21 snaps (11 on offense, 10 on special teams). Virgil could see some additional playing time on offense Sunday against the Dolphins if one or both of Amari Cooper (wrist) and Curtis Samuel (pectoral) are unable to play.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Virgil reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Virgil was elevated to the active roster ahead of Week 8 versus the Seahawks, making his team debut in the team's 31-10 win. The wide receiver failed to produce any stats while playing 11 of the team's 76 offensive snaps and 10 snaps on special teams. Virgil can be elevated two more times before he'd have to be signed to the 53-man roster.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE