# Bills Could Claim Aiden Fisher

> Buffalo Bills may claim Aiden Fisher, a rookie linebacker released by Texans.
- Title: Bills Could Claim Aiden Fisher · Buffalo Bills On SI
- Summary: Buffalo Bills may claim Aiden Fisher, a rookie linebacker released by Texans. Buffalo Bills could claim rookie linebacker Aiden Fisher, who was released by…
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- Source: Buffalo Bills On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/bills-would-be-wise-to-claim-rookie-linebacker-released-by-texans
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: buffalo bills, houston texans, aiden fisher, rookie linebacker, waivers, nfl, linebacker, sports
## Bills' linebacker weakness
Linebacker has been one of the weakest positions for the Buffalo Bills this season.
## Bills' starter issues
Bernard and Williams have each had issues adapting to Jim Leonhard's defense.
## Ralph Ventre's assessment
Ralph Ventre gave the position group a C- after the first quarter of the season.

> Bernard has looked slow while Williams appears confused at times
## Texans release Fisher
Houston Texans released rookie Aiden Fisher on waivers.

> The #Texans are releasing rookie lb aiden fisher
## Fisher's background
Fisher was a seventh-round pick out of Indiana with 215 tackles.
## Fisher's potential
Fisher has high football IQ and can run a defense as a coordinator.

> Fisher is a mike linebacker who can run the defense as an extension of his coordinator
## Bills' next move
Bills should claim Fisher despite concerns about his range and coverage.
## Key takeaway

Buffalo Bills could claim rookie linebacker Aiden Fisher, who was released by Houston Texans on waivers.