The Buffalo Bills are preparing for a major showdown against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. This matchup is expected to be one of the Bills’ biggest challenges of the season, with both teams vying for top positions in the AFC.
The Bills will be short another starting linebacker against Kansas City, as they placed Baylon Spector on injured reserve. However, there’s potential for a significant player to return to the lineup in the coming weeks.
Coach Sean McDermott announced that the Bills have opened a 21-day practice window for All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano, allowing him to practice and giving the team time to evaluate his readiness. Within this period, they’ll decide whether to activate him or keep him on injured reserve for the season’s remainder.
Though it’s uncertain when Matt Milano might be activated, opening his practice window with time before the playoffs is an encouraging sign for a potential return this season. This move allows the Bills to monitor his progress and evaluate his readiness to rejoin the roster.
The potential return of Matt Milano would be a major boost for the Bills’ defense, which has missed his playmaking ability since the preseason due to a torn bicep. If he comes back soon, the Bills would reunite one of the league’s top linebacker duos, with Milano alongside Terrel Bernard.
Matt Milano, now in his eighth season with the Bills, was named a first-team All-Pro and made his first Pro Bowl in 2022, his last full season. After fracturing his leg early last season, his anticipated return could fill a significant gap in Buffalo’s defense.
