Linebacker Matt Milano and DaQuan Jones have been placed on the Buffalo Bills’ injured reserve list.
As expected, Milano (knee) and Jones (pectoral) have been moved off the team’s 53-man roster following injury.
At this time, it’s unclear if their seasons are over. Per Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott, both had surgery on their respective injuries they sustained on Sunday in the team’s 25-20 loss to the Jaguars in Week 5.
Milano appeared to be rolled up on by players near a pileup. He was eventually carted off the field in London. Jones went to tackle Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence and was hurt.
McDermott indicated the Bills (3-2) would be without both Milano and Jones for an extended period. However, he fell short of saying their seasons are over.
Depending on how their respective recoveries go, McDermott left the option on the table for both.
A small update on Wednesday from ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated both of their seasons are “likely” over. Buffalo does have the option to designate both to return later on in 2023, but time will tell on both.
In five games this year, Milano, 29, recorded two interceptions, a forced fumble, 30 tackles, including one for loss. Jones, 31, had 2.5 sacks and three tackles for loss.
Pro Football Focus held both in high regard, too. Milano graded as the outlet’s 18th best linebacker in the NFL (73.0), and Jones was way up at third overall (90.2) in terms of interior defenders.
Bills Wire will continue to provide updates as information is made available.
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