None of the seven Buffalo Bills who were limited or non-participating in Thursday’s practice were upgraded Friday.
Preparing for a Monday Night Football road battle against the New York Jets, Buffalo held a showcase session, meaning Friday’s official attendance statuses are estimated.
Starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver, wide receiver Khalil Shakir and running back James Cook all sat out for the second straight day. Receivers Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel both participated in a limited capacity along with defensive tackle Austin Johnson and starting cornerback Taron Johnson.
Bills head coach Sean McDermott did not hold a press briefing Friday, but he did make his weekly radio appearance on WGR’s Extra Point Show.
“No one will be excluded today. No update from yesterday’s report, really,” McDermott said in an interview with Sal Capaccio. “Since today is a guided tour, we will have to see more of what tomorrow will look like.”
After linebacker Terrel Bernard returned in Week 5, Buffalo’s defense is hoping to get another starter back in the fold with Johnson heading in the right direction.
“He’s taking a little rust off. I thought he did some good things in practice. We’ll see,” McDermott said of the 2023 first-team All-Pro selection, who suffered an injury to forearm during week 2.
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The outlook doesn’t look as positive for Oliver, who missed last week’s loss to the Houston Texans and missed practice again.
Cook apparently injured his toe late in the loss to the Texans on October 6. His availability for Monday is seriously in question. Shakir, who missed last week’s game with an ankle injury, is working to get healthy but could need another week.
Saturday’s injury report will be telling, as McDermott noted during his radio interview.
The Bills (3-2) visit the Jets (2-3) on October 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
RB James Cook (toe) – DNP
DL Ed Oliver (hamstring) – DNP
WR Khalil Shakir (ankle) – DNP
WR Mack Hollins (shoulder) – LP
DL Austin Johnson (oblique) – LP
CB Taron Johnson (forearm) – LP
WR Curtis Samuel (toe) – LP
QB Josh Allen (left hand/ankle) – FP
LB Terrel Bernard (pec) – FP
RB Darrynton Evans (hamstring) – FP
LS Reid Ferguson (elbow) – FP
DL DaQuan Jones (shoulder) – FP
TE Quintin Morris (shoulder) – FP
S Taylor Rapp (concussion) – PF
DL Javon Solomon (hip) – FP
QB Mitch Trubisky (knee) – FP
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