They have had to part ways with several key players, including Pro Bowl safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, Pro Bowl cornerback Tre’Davious White, All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs, deep threat Gabe Davis, and Pro Bowl center Mitch Morse, among others.
ESPN sources: Bills Pro-Bowl linebacker Matt Milano, who left Tuesday’s practice injured, tore his bicep and now will be out indefinitely. Milano will undergo surgery on his torn bicep with the hope of trying to return later this season, possibly in December. pic.twitter.com/hQDauRequk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 15, 2024
Now, another major defensive asset appears to be lost due to injury.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano has torn his bicep during practice and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Schefter reported that Milano will undergo surgery on his torn bicep with hopes of a return later in the season, potentially in December.
Milano has struggled with injuries, having played only five games in 2023 due to a fractured leg. This new injury will sideline him for a significant portion of the 2024 season.
Before 2023, the former fifth-round pick from Boston College consistently recorded at least 85 total tackles in three of the previous four seasons. He also has nearly 40 pass deflections and 10 career interceptions.
Losing Milano is a severe blow as he has been a reliable fixture in the defense for seven years.
In his absence, 2023 third-round pick Dorian Williams, veteran Nicholas Morrow, and former Pro Bowl linebacker Deion Jones will be tasked with filling his role.
How the Bills adapt to Milano’s loss and how the remaining linebackers perform in Sean McDermott’s defense remains to be seen.
