Buffalo Bills Injury Crisis Worsens With 19 Players Hurt or on Injured Reserve
Even warmups weren’t safe for the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.
Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones injured his calf during pregame warmups. And unfortunately, that was just the beginning.
By the end of the night,
The Bills limped to the finish line in a 24–14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Buffalo now enters its bye week at 4–2, after an opening stretch that has brutally tested the team’s depth across all three phases of the roster.
Players on Injured Reserve or Ruled Out Before the Game
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LB Matt Milano (pectoral) – Missed his third game of the season after re-aggravating a pectoral injury in Week 5. Head coach
Sean McDermott called him “week to week.” Milano has missed 28 games since 2023. -
TE Dalton Kincaid (oblique) – Inactive for Week 6 after testing his injury in pregame warmups. Kincaid was coming off a career-high
108 yards receiving in Week 5 and leads the team with 287 yards and 3 TDs. -
WR Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs) – Missed Week 6. Between injuries and scratches, he’s played just two games this year (3 catches, 35 yards, 1 TD).
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S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) – Injured in practice Oct. 9 and placed on IR. Eligible to return Week 11, though McDermott says it’s “up in the air” if he’ll be back this season.
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DT T.J. Sanders (knee) – Placed on IR after suffering a knee injury in practice Oct. 1 that required surgery. The rookie could return in Week 11.
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K Tyler Bass (left hip/groin)
– On IR since Sept. 5 after missing most of training camp and two preseason games. Eligible to return in Week 5. -
CB Maxwell Hairston (knee) – Rookie first-rounder suffered an LCL sprain July 29; eligible to return in Week 5.
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DT DeWayne Carter (Achilles) – Tore his Achilles before Week 1; out for the season.
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OL Tylan Grable (concussion) – Entered concussion protocol Aug. 7.
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P Cameron Johnston (foot/ankle) – Suffered left leg injuries in Week 4 after being hit on a punt; eligible to return Week 9.
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CB Dorian Strong (neck) – Rookie sixth-rounder played four games before a neck injury landed him on IR Oct. 4; eligible to return Week 10.
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S Wande Owens (undisclosed) – Waived Aug. 23 with injury designation.
(* denotes player currently on IR)*
Injuries During Warmups Before Monday’s Game
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DT DaQuan Jones (calf) – Hurt during pregame warmups and ruled out before kickoff. Seen leaving the locker room in a walking boot postgame.
Injuries During Monday Night Football in Week 6
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WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) – Left after being dragged down on a hip-drop tackle in the second quarter; did not return.
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CB Christian Benford (Achilles)
– Suffered a non-contact injury in the second quarter but returned in the second half. -
LB Terrel Bernard (ankle) – Rolled his ankle in a pileup and did not re-enter the game.
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QB Josh Allen (left hand/wrist) – Shook his left hand in pain after a sack but did not miss any plays. Later told reporters, “I’m fine. I’m completely healthy.”
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C Connor McGovern (leg)
– Kicked in the left leg in the second quarter, missed one play, then returned. Allen was sacked for a 15-yard loss on that lone snap. -
S Cole Bishop (cramping)
– Left briefly in the second half and returned with 6:43 left in the fourth quarter.
Buffalo’s injury list continues to grow at an alarming rate, leaving the team dangerously thin across multiple positions. The Bills will desperately need the
Jalen Hurts Joins Elon Musk in Honoring Iryna Zarutska With $500K Donation
American businessman Elon Musk has announced a $1 million pledge to fund murals across major U.S. cities honoring
The initiative was originally proposed by Eoghan McCabe, CEO of Intercom, who committed $500,000 in $10,000 artist grants to paint murals of Zarutska in prominent city locations.
On top of Musk’s contribution, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has stepped forward with a personal donation of $500,000 to expand the project. Hurts emphasized that Zarutska’s story — a young woman seeking peace and safety in America only to have her life stolen — “deserves to be remembered with dignity and respect.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump also weighed in on the tragedy, demanding the death penalty for Dekarlos Brown, the 34-year-old suspect arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Trump called Brown “an animal” and insisted there was “no other option” for punishment.
Police confirmed Zarutska was fatally stabbed while riding home from work. Brown, who has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2011 including theft, armed robbery, and threats, remains in custody as the investigation continues.
With Musk’s $1 million, McCabe’s $500,000 in grants, and Hurts’ $500,000 donation, the mural project is set to become a powerful national tribute — ensuring Zarutska’s legacy lives on through art while highlighting the urgent need for justice and safety.
