‘Buffalo punted on each of their first four possessions and only scored once in the first quarter. The slow start proved to be fatal. After that, Josh Allen and Co. did not find the endzone until the fourth quarter when they scored two touchdowns to trail 25-20. Too little, too late.’
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Matt Milano, DaQuan Jones require surgery, Bills unsure if they are lost for season
‘McDermott said the Bills will lean on players already on the roster before looking for outside help to replace Milano. They have veteran A.J. Klein on the practice squad, while Baylon Spector is still on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason finale.’
Bailey: Confessions of an NFL outlier
‘I know this is blasphemous in a region that lives and breathes the Buffalo Bills, but I have to say, I haven’t always been like this.’
Hailee Steinfeld cheers on boyfriend Josh Allen at Buffalo Bills game
‘Steinfeld kept a low profile with sunglasses to conceal her face and wore her long hair in loose waves. She showed loyalty to the Bills by wearing a blue, white and red hoodie.’
Mounting defensive injuries threaten to derail the Bills after sluggish loss to Jaguars in London
‘Buffalo (3-2) certainly has depth on defense. But no team has a roster that can easily withstand the loss of three key contributors without experiencing a drop-off.’
Bills’ LB Milano and DT DaQuan Jones out indefinitely with injuries that require surgery
‘Coach Sean McDermott on Monday said Milano will require surgery to repair an injury to his lower right leg, and Jones will require surgery to repair an injured pectoral muscle. McDermott did not provide any further details on the severity of the injuries, and said it was too early to determine a timetable on how much time both players will be sidelined.’
Bills LB Matt Milano, DT Daquan Jones sidelined indefinitely
‘Milano (leg) and Jones (pectoral) will both have surgery, McDermott said. It has not been determined whether either player will be sidelined for the season, according to McDermott.’
Matt Milano injury update: Bills LB needs surgery, likely out for season with leg, knee injuries, per reports
‘Milano’s leg appeared to get tied up in a pile of other players involved in the play. He had to be helped to the sideline by team personnel. According to the NFL Network broadcast, he had a cast over his right leg.’
Bills signing former All-Pro CB Josh Norman to practice squad amid rash of defensive injuries, per report
‘Following a four-year stint with Washington, Norman reunited with McDermott and Beane in Buffalo for the 2020 season. He played in nine regular-season games and started three that year, taking the spot of then-starting corner Levi Wallace after the latter went down with an injury. He also played in Buffalo’s run to the AFC title game, where the Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Bills Bringing Back Former All-Pro Cornerback Josh Norman as Injuries Pile Up on Defense
‘A fifth-round pick by the Panthers in 2012, Norman will rejoin Buffalo after playing just two games in a one-year, return stint to Carolina last season.’
Bills injury updates: Buffalo players blame ‘terrible’ NFL London turf for Matt Milano, wave of injuries
‘Adding to the frustration present among the Bills players is the fact that the stadium’s usual tenant, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, play their home games on a hybrid grass playing surface. For NFL games, the grass is rolled up and games in the stadium are played on artificial turf.’
Matt Milano, DaQuan Jones out indefinitely after needing surgery to repair injuries
‘According to Bills head coach Sean McDermott during his weekly Zoom call with the media on Monday, both linebacker Matt Milano and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones will require surgery to address significant injuries sustained Sunday, and are out of the Buffalo lineup indefinitely.’
Report: Bills to sign cornerback Josh Norman to practice squad
‘Norman spent the 2020 season with the Bills, where he appeared in nine games, starting three of them, accounting for 24 total tackles, two tackles for loss, four passes defended, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. His one interception also resulted in a defensive touchdown.’
Opinion: Flat as a crumpet
‘But man, did they ever miss White and Benford. Elam is a disaster.’
Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano and DT DaQuan Jones need surgery after injuries suffered against Jacksonville
‘When asked if there was a timetable on a possible return or if they would miss the remainder of the season McDermott said “Don’t know all of that yet, that’s really all the information I have right now.”‘