According to Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com, Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rapp sustained this hip injury during their victory over the Baltimore Ravens last weekend. The 27-year-old was unable to practice all weekend and will set his sights on returning for the Super Bowl if the Bills can knock off the AFC's top seed. Through 16 games this season, Rapp tallied 85 tackles (49 solos) with 36 assists, seven deflections, three interceptions, and one forced fumble. Fantasy managers should expect Cole Bishop to receive the start on Sunday evening.
Taylor Rapp Misses Another Practice, Status In Doubt For Sunday
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) did not practice on Thursday, marking the second consecutive day he has been out of action due to a hip injury. The 27-year-old was banged up in last week's win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round and is in danger of missing the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Rapp has started 14 games for Buffalo this year, but if he cannot play this week, rookie second-round pick Cole Bishop will likely make the start opposite Damar Hamlin in the backend of the Bills' defense.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that safety Taylor Rapp (hip) will not practice on Wednesday and listed him as day-to-day with a hip injury. Meanwhile, cornerback Christian Benford (concussion) will be limited as he works his way through the league's concussion protocol, and linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring) will also be limited. Rapp was limited to 33 percent of the team's defensive snaps last Sunday in the Divisional Round win over the Baltimore Ravens and is now in danger of missing the AFC Championship this Sunday in Kansas City against the Chiefs. However, the 27-year-old could have a chance at suiting up if he's able to return to practice on Thursday or Friday. Not having Rapp in the secondary would be a notable downgrade for Buffalo's secondary. Cole Bishop would be the likely replacement if Rapp is ruled out.
According to the team, Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. The defensive back sustained this injury during the first half. He was eventually carted to the locker room during the second quarter. Before exiting, Rapp tallied two tackles (one solo) and one pass deflection. Fantasy managers should expect Cole Bishop to continue to have a starting role in the secondary for the remainder of the evening.
According to the team, Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Rapp sustained this injury during the first half. He was seen being carted to the locker room in the second quarter. Before exiting, Rapp tallied two tackles (one solo) and one pass deflection. While sidelined, Cole Bishop should see an uptick in opportunities.
The Buffalo Bills are re-signing veteran safety Taylor Rapp to a three-year $10.62 million deal with $4.85 million in guarantees, according to 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. The contract has $3.9 million available in incentives. The organization recently cut ties with longtime starter Jordan Poyer, but they are bringing back Rapp to help in the backend. Originally a 2019 second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams, Rapp played in 14 games (six starts) for Buffalo in 2023, totaling 50 tackles, half of a sack, and one interception. He should have an expanded role in 2024 since Micah Hyde and Poyer are set to be free agents.
Bills Defense To Be Without Taylor Rapp, Christian Benford
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that safety Taylor Rapp (calf), cornerback Christian Benford (knee) and linebacker Baylon Spector (back) will be out for the Divisional Round on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rapp will be missing his second straight game due to a calf injury. With the 26-year-old out, Damar Hamlin will be active and should see increased playing time as KC looks to slow down the defending Super Bowl champions. The Bills defense could be even more short-handed, as linebackers Terrel Bernard (ankle) and Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) and cornerbacks Taron Johnson (concussion) and Rasul Douglas (knee) could all be game-time decisions. Buffalo's banged-up defense is good news for Patrick Mahomes and Company as they look to get back to the AFC Championship.
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (undisclosed) exited Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets. Although there hasn't been anything official regarding his injury, he likely suffered a neck injury. The 25-year-old was placed on a backboard and removed from the field in an ambulance, so it's safe to say his day is over. Rapp entered Week 11 with 25 total tackles. While his departure shouldn't impact IDP managers, it adds another injury to an already hobbled Bills defense.
Free-agent safety Taylor Rapp signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to a source. Rapp was a former second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, and he also visited with the New England Patriots in free agency before choosing the Bills. The 25-year-old spent his first four seasons in the NFL in LA, racking up 330 tackles (216 solo), 1.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, five QB hits, nine interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 23 passes defensed, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in 57 games (48 starts). Rapp joins a team that already has safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, so he probably won't have a full-time starting role like he did with the Rams.
The New England Patriots are hosting Los Angeles Rams free-agent safety Taylor Rapp on a visit that begins on Thursday, according to a source. The versatile defender could land with the Patriots after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Rams. Rapp had 100 total tackles in his rookie season in 2019 and has had 90-plus total tackles in each of the last two years. In 16 starts last year, the 25-year-old defensive back recorded 92 tackles (58 solo), two interceptions, six passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Moving to a different team this offseason would could afford Rapp of a guaranteed starting spot in 2023.