Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (biceps) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Bills opened Milano's 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday as he ramps up from a torn biceps that he suffered back in training camp on Aug. 15. The 30-year-old linebacker will need more time to recover and is unlikely to be officially activated from IR in order to play in Week 11 against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, but it's a positive development for Buffalo's defense that he's back on the practice field. Milano was a first-team All-Pro just two years ago, but a leg injury limited his effectiveness and availability in 2023, as he played in just five games and finished with 30 tackles (18 solo), no sacks and two interceptions. The Bills will be hoping Milano can return to his All-Pro level of play down the stretch in 2024.
Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl linebacker Matt Milano (bicep) left Tuesday's training camp practice with a torn bicep and is out indefinitely, according to sources. Milano will undergo surgery on his torn bicep with the hope of trying to return later this season, possibly in December. It marks the second straight year that he has suffered a significant injury, as last year he fractured his leg in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and missed the rest of the season. Buffalo's defense will still be a high-priority target in fantasy drafts, but the 30-year-old's injury is a significant blow before the start of the 2024 season. The former fifth-rounder in 2017 out of Boston College was a first-team All-Pro in 2022, when he had 99 tackles (72 solo), 1.5 sacks and a career-high-tying three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). Fantasy managers in IDP formats can avoid him now.
Matt Milano Takes Part In First Training Camp Practice
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (leg) worked into offseason practices this spring for the first time since his season-ending leg injury early last season and took nearly a full share of first-team repetitions in team drills next to Terrel Bernard in the first training camp practice this week. The Bills said they are going to have a plan so that Milano doesn't put too much on his plate too soon, and there may even b some reps or whole practices off this summer. But the 29-year-old is way ahead of players like Tre'Davious White in 2022 or Von Miller last year this point in camp. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his leg, the Bills should have one of the best defenders to open the 2024 regular season. The former fifth-rounder in 2017 out of Boston College was a Pro Bowler in 2022, when he had 99 tackles (72 solo), 1.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, seven QB hits and three picks (one for a TD) in 15 starts.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (leg) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The 2022 first-team All-Pro suffered a leg injury in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday that requires surgery to repair. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Milano is likely out for the remainder of the 2023 season. The 29-year-old had 30 tackles and two interceptions through five games, so it's a tough break for Buffalo. Third-round rookie Dorian Williams will likely start in his place moving forward. With cornerback Tre'Davious White and defensive tackle Daquan Jones (pectoral) also likely out for the season, the Buffalo defense could see regression down the stretch.
Matt Milano Likely Done For Season With Knee, Leg Injuries
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (knee, leg) fractured his leg and also suffered a severe knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Milano is likely done for the season, which means he finished the 2023 campaign with 30 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. Rookie Dorian Williams will see increased snaps as a result of Milano's injury.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Milano exited in the first quarter and was eventually carted to the locker room. Rookie Dorian Williams should see a significant uptick in snaps for the duration of Milano's absence.
The Buffalo Bills and All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano agreed on a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the move will save Buffalo $6 million in salary cap space in 2023. Milano earned the extension by having one of his best seasons last year for the Bills with 99 tackles (career-high 72 solo), 1.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, seven QB hits, a career-high-tying three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 11 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 15 regular season starts. The 28-year-old will remain an integral all-purpose linebacker for the Bills heading into next season.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (shoulder) participated in practice but was in a non-contact jersey. It remains unknown as to if Milano will play in Week 13 against the New England Patriots, but there's a decent chance that he won't make it. In Milano's absence, both of the Patriots running backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson would receive upgrades as well as a slight bump to the Patriots' passing weapons. This injury is worth monitoring in DFS especially as it could lead to some minor market inefficiencies.
The Buffalo Bills re-signed linebacker Matt Milano to a four-year, $44 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. The deal includes $24 million guaranteed. Milano was willing to forego free agency for another shot at a Super Bowl run with the up-and-coming Bills. Many people expected Milano to depart in free agency for a substantial contract, but he chose to stay in Buffalo. Only 26 years old, the 2017 fifth-round pick has been a key piece for Buffalo's improving defense, starting in 38 of 54 games since being drafted and recording 101 total tackles in 2019. Milano only played in 10 games (five starts) in 2020, but he was able to record 45 combined tackles (four for loss), nine QB hits, one interception, three passes defensed and a career-high 3.5 sacks.
Bills Defense Gets Matt Milano Back For Monday’s Game
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) has been activated from Injured Reserve, paving the way for him to take the field for Monday's contest against San Francisco. Milano has totaled 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks in five games (three starts) this year and is expected to reprise his role as tackling extraordinaire for the Bills Defense. Last season, Milano compiled 101 tackles, with his return set to serve as a major boon for a unit that has delivered seesaw performances during 2020. Aside from a meeting with Pittsburgh in Week 14, the Bills have favorable matchups over the remainder of the year and with Milano back, they can be seen as an above-average defensive unit in season-long leagues.
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