Bradham saw action on all 70 of the Bills' defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Giants, registering eight total tackles and a pass defensed.

Bradham and fellow linebacker Preston Brown almost never leave the field, and both fare pretty well in the IDP department. Through four games, Bradham has posted 25 tackles and a sack, pretty much in line with his 2014 season that saw him put up 104 and 2.5 in those categories.

Bradham led the Bills with eight tackles in Sunday's win over Indianapolis. He also logged a sack on Andrew Luck.

Bradham and Preston Brown - who had six tackles - should be neck and neck for the team tackles lead all season. While Brown is probably the better pure tackler, Bradham is more athletic and has the ability to put up more sacks and interceptions.

Bradham finished his third NFL season with 104 total tackles, six passes defensed, one interception, two forced fumbles, and 2.5 sacks.

That production made him the Bills' best IDP linebacker, and that's even with Bradham suspended the first game of the season. He's put aside some off-the-field issues and really gotten his career on track. That all said, it might be difficult for Brown to meet that production again even though he'll almost certainly remain a starter. Tackle monger Kiko Akonso is expected to return after missing the entire 2014 season, plus the Bills may be moving Mario Williams back to outside linebacker. The stats may end up getting spread around a bit more in Rex Ryan's defense.

Bradham was a major force in helping the Bills shut down the Browns in Week 13, posting 12 tackles, a sack, and a pass defensed.

Bradham should have had an interception to add to the ledger, but you can't ask for everything, right? On the season, he's posted 85 tackles, five passes defensed, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. He's passed Preston Brown and Brandon Spikes to become Buffalo's best IDP option from the linebacker spot.

Bradham had seven total tackles and a forced fumble in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. He was on the field for 92 percent of the defensive plays.

Bradham is putting up good numbers so far considering he missed two games. In seven contests, he has 59 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles, and three passes defensed. Both Bradham and Preston Brown are the two Buffalo linebackers worth owning, as they hardly leave the field and seem to get their hats in a lot of tackles.

Bradham (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Bradham is back in action, but we'd like to see him get a full and productive game in before recommending him as an IDP lineup option.

Bradham (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after practicing in a limited fashion all week, ESPN.com reports.

We'll track Bradham's status in advance of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, but wgr550.com suggests that the linebacker, who sat out last week's contest, is likely to be a game-time decision Sunday. If Bradham is out this week, or limited, Preston Brown would once again be in line for an expanded role.

Bradham, who missed Week 5 with a knee injury, was able to return to practice Wednesday, according to ESPN's Mike Rodak.

We won't know until later in the week if Bradham will be able to play, but he had a great game in Week 4 before getting injured, so his presence (as well as that of Kyle Williams) would go a long way as the Bills try to stop an always complicated Patriots attack this week.

Bradham (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.��

With Bradham out, look for rookie Preston Brown to see an expanded role in the Bills' Week 5 defense, which will also be without defensive tackle Kyle Williams.

Bradham (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Bills' official site reports.

Bradham was able to practice on a limited basis Friday, but it looks like he'll probably sit Sunday's game out, which would set the stage for Preston Brown to see expanded duties in Week 5.

Bradham (knee) did not practice for a second straight day Thursday, Joe Buscaglia of WGR550.com reports.

Bradham is coming off a big game in which he logged 1.5 sacks (a half sack given in a stat adjustment later in the week), four total tackles, an interception, and a pass defensed. Preston Brown - who's become a tackle monger - is likely continue to get a starting spot if Bradham can't go this week against the Lions.

Bradham (knee) did not practice Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.

Bradham -- who recorded a combined 19 tackles over Weeks 2 and 3 -- was wearing a brace on his left knee Wednesday, and at this stage looks iffy in advance of Sunday's game against the Lions.

Bradham suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game and will not return, ESPN reports.

Bradham recorded three tackles (two solo) and a sack prior to exiting Sunday's contest. Although the severity of his knee injury is unclear right now, it's worth noting Bradham needed to be carted off the field Sunday. His absence will result in even more playing time for rookie Preston Brown.

Brad ham (suspension) saw looks with the Bills' first-team nickel unit in Sunday's preseason loss to the Giants, The Buffalo News.

Brad ham had four tackles - one for a loss. While he's suspended for Week 1 against the Bears due to a 2013 incident, he's slated to start at weakside linebacker and the fact he's also seeing nickel looks bodes well for his IDP value.

Bradham has been suspended for the first game of the regular season for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse program, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Bradham had been working with the Bills' starters at weakside linebacker in place of Kiko Alonso (who is presumably out for the season), but Bradham's suspension opens the door for another player to hold down the spot in Week 1.

NFL suspended Bills LB Nigel Bradham one game for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

Just a knuckleheaded decision. After WLB Kiko Alonso went down with a torn ACL earlier this month, Bradham was viewed as the favorite to open the season as the starter. Some viewed Bradham as being on the roster bubble entering spring. We don't see him getting cut with the Bills thin at linebacker, but this isn't going to please the coaching staff. Bradham will be back in Week 2.

The Bills opened camp with Nigel Bradham and Keith Rivers as their starting outside linebackers.

Former Patriot Brandon Spikes was the middle linebacker. It's been the expected alignment ever since stud WLB Kiko Alonso tore his ACL, and DC Jim Schwartz considers Bradham and Rivers "interchangeable." Bradham is the preferred IDP sleeper because he's likely to be part of the nickel package. He just has to hold off third-round rookie Preston Brown through camp.

Bills third-year LB Nigel Bradham is expected to step into the starting lineup following the season-ending ACL tear to WLB Kiko Alonso.

It's unclear whether Bradham or current SLB Keith Rivers will play the weak side. Rivers has a ton of experience as a WILL, while Bradham ran mostly as the second-team strong-side linebacker in the spring. Bradham has a chance to break out as a sideline-to-sideline linebacker in DC Jim Schwartz's 4-3 scheme. He ran a 4.56 forty at the 2012 Combine and is nails versus the run.

ESPN Bills reporter Mike Rodak considers LB Nigel Bradham to be on the roster bubble.

Bradham has appeared in all 32 games (starting 13) since being taken with the 105th overall pick in the 2012 draft. The Bills signed Keith Rivers and Brandon Spikes in free agency and added Preston Brown and Randell Johnson via the draft. Bradham is a speed 'backer who will have to make his mark on special teams and in sub-packages as the fifth linebacker in order to crack the roster.

Marijuana charges against Bills LB Nigel Bradham have been dropped stemming from his August citation.

The charge will be completely expunged if Bradham stays out of trouble for the next six months. Bradham was only ticketed during a traffic stop because he turned over to police a very small bag of marijuana, and officers were not concerned he'd been using before driving. A 2012 fourth-round pick, Bradham is competing for snaps with Arthur Moats behind starting ILB Kiko Alonso.