‘Tuesday’s procedure was planned, McDermott said. Beane said Wednesday that the team had decided last week that Miller would need a scope, giving the knee time to calm down and to get multiple opinions. Miller flew to Dallas on Monday, Beane said, to see Dr. Dan Cooper, an orthopedic surgeon who also works with the Dallas Cowboys.’
Archives for December 2022
Mark Gaughan: No Von Miller changes expectations, but season is far from over
‘Without Miller, can the Bills win three straight playoff games – if required – against elite passing teams like Miami, Cincinnati and Kansas City? I don’t like their chances if that winds up being their path to the Super Bowl.’
Bills Notebook: Linebacker Matt Milano does not practice; left tackle Dion Dawkins improving
‘Star linebacker Matt Milano did not practice as the team prepares for an important Week 14 home game against the New York Jets. Milano is dealing with knee and leg injuries, coach Sean McDermott said, adding that the linebacker is being classified as day to day.’
Bombshell for the Bills: Von Miller out for the rest of the season due to ACL tear
‘However, Miller went down to Dallas for an exploratory surgery Tuesday and once the surgeon began probing, he found that the anterior cruciate ligament needed to be repaired.’
Bills linebacker Von Miller out for the season after knee surgery
‘Veteran defensive end Shaq Lawson started for the Bills last week in Miller’s absence. Second-year defensive end Greg Rousseau played 63% of the snaps to lead all edge rushers for the Bills. It was the second-highest snap percentage he played this season. Third-year end A.J. Epenesa had Buffalo’s only sack in the game of Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.’
Von Miller tells Bills fans not to worry after his season-ending surgery: ‘Don’t blink, baby’
‘“I’m good, man. I’ll be right back, man,” Miller said. “Mentally I couldn’t be in a better spot and I think that is the majority of it. Don’t feel sorry for me. Don’t say I hate it for you – none of that stuff because I am good.”’
Miller out for year with torn ACL; Bills’ youthful pass rushers thrust into spotlight
‘Initially, there was optimism surrounding Miller’s injury, as the Bills’ pass rusher took to social media on his livestream, The Voncast, to declare that he hoped to be back in time for this week’s game against the New York Jets. But leading up to the Bills’ matchup with the New England Patriots this past Thursday night, Buffalo placed Miller on the injured reserve list, which requires players to miss a minimum of four games.’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
Robert Saleh on challenges of slowing down Bills, Josh Allen again: ‘Really hard to duplicate’ (New York Daily News)
Jets’ Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight turning heads: ‘Just pure gas’ (New York Post)
Jets’ Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson have chance to make history (New York Post)
Quinnen Williams leaving little doubt this time as Jets star eyes first Pro Bowl (New York Post)
Jets standout rookie Sauce Gardner ready to face Bills’ Stefon Diggs for second time (Newsday)
Jets rookie offensive lineman Max Mitchell placed on non-football injury list (Newsday)
Jets have chance to make huge statement vs. Bills | What will Robert Saleh’s team show rest of NFL? (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ lose rookie Max Mitchell for season under mysterious circumstances (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Max Mitchell On Non-Football Injury List, Out For Year (AP)
Rookie Max Mitchell latest Jets OT lost for season (ESPN)
Jets S Jordan Whitehead on Buffalo Game: ‘It is Going to Be Hard-Nosed to the Whistle’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Quinnen Williams Talks Leadership and Lessons from C.J. Mosley (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Sign OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to Active Roster, Place OL Max Mitchell on NFI (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 13 at Bills – Wednesday (NewYorkJets.com)
Von Miller injury is exactly what Bills were trying to avoid
‘Buffalo signed Miller to a six-year, $120 million contract in free agency. The three-time All-Pro and eight-timer Pro Bowler is the NFL’s active leader in career sacks with 123 1/2.’
Ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza won’t be charged after gang-rape accusation
‘“Ultimately, prosecutors determined it is clear the evidence does not support the filing of criminal charges and there is no path to a potential criminal conviction,” the district attorney said. “Prosecutors can only file charges when they ethically believe they can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”’
No charges filed in SDSU gang rape case, District Attorney’s Office says
‘The decision not to file criminal charges, more than a year in the making, marks a pivotal moment in one of the most watched criminal cases in the county.’
Bills pass rusher Von Miller out for the season after ACL surgery
‘“Very unfortunate situation for Von, obviously, and our team,” McDermott said. “We care for him, obviously, like we would any player. We know how much this means to him in terms of playing and being with the team. So, we look forward to getting him back — obviously off the field — for the rest of this season. And his leadership. And we’re certainly thinking about him as he recovers here.”’
Ex-Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza won’t face charges in sexual assault case
‘”Ultimately, prosecutors determined it is clear the evidence does not support the filing of criminal charges and there is no path to a potential criminal conviction. Prosecutors can only file charges when they ethically believe they can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” the office said in a statement. “Given the understandable public interest in this case, the DA’s Office has a responsibility to inform the public about the process followed during the review and the conclusion reached under the law, while preserving the dignity of all individuals involved.”‘
Bills’ Von Miller To Miss Rest Of Season After Knee Surgery
‘“It was a full ACL repair,” Beane said. “And I’m confident he can play in 2023.”’
Ex-Bills Punter Araiza Won’t Be Charged In Alleged Gang Rape
‘“I am grateful that the district attorney and the San Diego Police Department have discovered all the facts and found no criminal wrongdoing. I am excited to continue my NFL career,” Araiza said in a statement issued by his agent, Joe Linta.’