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Bills Place DT on IR to Undergo PTSD Treatment After Heartbreaking Loss of Girlfriend

Joe Andreessen,Deone Walker and T.J. Sanders of the Buffalo Bills on the side line for the national anthem before the NFL 2025 game between Buffalo...



Buffalo New York. November 15 2025.

The Buffalo Bills have officially placed rookie defensive tackle T. J. Sanders on Injured Reserve (IR) but the reason has nothing to do with a physical setback. According to team insiders Sanders will step away from football to continue treatment for post traumatic stress disorder following the tragic passing of his girlfriend earlier this October.

Medical staff for the Bills confirmed that Sanders is currently in an ongoing mental health recovery process and emphasized that placing him on IR allows him the time professional care and emotional support he needs before returning to the field.

Head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media with visible sadness when discussing Sanders’ situation:

“Football is family and right now our priority is his health and his heart. Losing someone you love changes everything. The Bills will make sure he has every comfort and support to get through this. No game is more important than his life.”

Sanders of the Buffalo Bills walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on September 18, 2025...

Sources close to the organization say Sanders has been noticeably quiet withdrawn and struggling emotionally since the loss of his girlfriend, Hannah Price, a student at the University at Buffalo. The two had been together for several years and were often seen together at early season charity events representing the Bills with warmth and optimism.

One Bills teammate spoke honestly:

“He tried to fight through it but the pain was written all over him. Giving him time off is the right call. This is beyond football.”

The Bills are expected to keep Sanders on IR for at least four weeks with no timetable for return. His comeback will depend entirely on progress in his mental and emotional healing process. The organization has confirmed that they are working closely with licensed mental health professionals and Sanders’ family to make sure he receives full support.

This situation is a sobering reminder that even the strongest athletes face battles no one sees. Behind the helmets and highlights there are real people dealing with real pain.

A Bills staff member posted on X:

“Some struggles have nothing to do with the field. Sometimes life hits harder than any tackle.”

Bills Mafia has come together in full support using hashtags like #StayStrongSanders and #BillsFamily while sending thousands of prayers and messages of love.

💬 Fan Reactions

“We are with you T. J. Take all the time you need.”
“Buffalo stands behind its own. Healing comes first.”

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