Why the Bills are once again bringing back Phillips for his fourth stint with the team is a bit of a mystery, at least until we see the direction Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane are going when they trim the roster to the 53-man limit by Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Phillips, now 32, is a known commodity at defensive tackle, and he’s always played his best football as a member of the Bills. Should Phillips sign, it would be his fourth return to the team — and was the only move he had eyes for all along, saying it was Buffalo or retirement in 2025.

The Bills appear to be reuniting with veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. The 32-year-old Phillips visited Buffalo on Sunday and is expected to sign with the Bills for the fourth time in eight seasons,