The Buffalo Bills are relatively healthy with three weeks left in the regular season, but there are a few situations worth monitoring.
As on-field preparations began for the Dec. 22 home game against the New England Patriots, all 53 Bills players participated in Wednesday’s practice.
“Everyone is going to train to some extent. You may already know that this is a step-by-step practice for us today. Everyone will be there in one capacity or another. We’ll see how they do,” head coach Sean McDermott said.
The most important takeaway from the official injury report is that starting quarterback Josh Allen does not appear on it. After suffering an “awesome fall” at one point in Detroit, the NFL MVP favorite headed to the x-ray room.
In total, injuries limited six players during Wednesday’s practice at Orchard Park.
Starting defensive backs Rasul Douglas, Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp were all limited participants after missing the Dec. 15 win over the Detroit Lions.
Douglas didn’t practice at all last week and was ruled out of the Week 15 game two days before kickoff. Hamlin and Rapp both practiced in a limited capacity on Friday, with questionable status on game day, but were unable to take a chance on Sunday.
Former first-round cornerback Kaiir Elam started in place of Douglas. Meanwhile, rookie Cole Bishop and practice squad call-up Kareem Jackson manned the safety positions. Bishop left the game in the second half for a visit to the locker room due to cramping.
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Linebackers Matt Milano and Dorian Williams were also limited in practice after getting stung last time out. Milano strained his groin in the second half and did not return. Williams missed snaps due to an elbow issue.
Wide receiver Curtis Samuel was also limited during Wednesday’s showcase session. The versatile passer is dealing with a shoulder injury, which may or may not be related to the issue he experienced earlier this season.
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