The Bills have released Lotulelei.

EDGE Analysis

In 11 games last season, the 32-year-old recorded 17 tackles and three sacks. The Bills will now move on from the defensive tackle after making big investments in their defensive line during free agency, while Lotulelei (a 2013 first-rounder) will look to catch on with another team looking to bolster its run defense.

Lotulelei (personal) rejoined the team Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lotulelei missed Sunday's win over the Patriots due to a personal reason but will likely be back in action for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against Atlanta. Assuming he's available, the 32-year-old should reclaim his starting role on the Bills' defensive line, though Harrison Phillips has started to play quite well recently during Lotulelei's frequent absences.

Lotulelei has been ruled out of Sunday's game against New England, as he will not travel with the team due to a personal issue.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Lotulelei's sixth missed game of the season. The Bills have started to feel his absences as far as run defense goes lately, as they were gashed in two of his recent absences, once to the Colts and once to the Buccaneers.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Lotulelei (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after the defensive tackle sat out a second straight practice Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lotulelei has appeared in nine games for the Bills this season, racking up 16 tackles (11 solo) and three sacks during that span. Unfortunately, he's also missed time due to injury and could now sit out another contest for personal reasons.

Lotulelei (toe) will suit up Week 15 against Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being limited in practice all week, Lotulelei will make his return to the field after sitting out Week 14's matchup against Tampa Bay. it's unclear what type of snap count he may see after missing four of the past five contests. He hasn't been credited with a tackle since Week 9, and his last sack was in Week 4.

Lotulelei (toe) is questionable for Sunday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Lotulelei has logged limited practices all week, so with no progress made in his practicing capacity he is looking like a game-time decision Sunday. If he were unable to suit up, Harrison Phillips and Vernon Butler would likely be looking at increased opportunities.

Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Lotulelei (toe) is ruled out for Week 14, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lotulelei was limited in Wednesday's practice but couldn't take any reps Thursday. With one starting defensive tackle already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the status of Ed Oliver (chest) will need to be closely monitored.

Lotulelei (toe) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive tackle logged a limited practice Wednesday but head coach Sean McDermott ruled him out of practice Thursday. Lotulelei's ability to participate Friday will give a clearer look into his availability to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Lotulelei was listed as a limited participant Wednesday due to a toe injury ahead of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The Bills came out of Monday's disastrous loss to the Patriots without any significant injuries, but those who roster Leonard Fournette or the Buffalo defense will want to keep tabs on Lotulelei's status throughout the week. He's a significant factor for a defense that can have trouble stopping the run at times, as evidenced by a game against the Colts in Week 12 when Jonathan Taylor ran all over the field on a Star-less defense.

Lotulelei (illness) does not have an injury designation for Monday's game against New England.

EDGE Analysis

Lotulelei has been out since Week 10 and was on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, even after being activated Tuesday, he was only able to practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday. Following a full session Saturday, Lotulelei will be set to return to a key role along the Bills' defensive line heading into a divisional showdown against the Patriots.