Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano will be out for most of the season with a torn biceps, Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed Thursday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news earlier in the day.
Milano left practice early Tuesday with an apparent injury, just two months after being cleared to return to training following a leg injury last season. According to Schefter, Milano, 29, will undergo surgery and try to return to training later this year, possibly in December.
ESPN Sources: Bills linebacker Matt Milano, who left Tuesday’s practice injured, tore his biceps and is now out indefinitely. Milano will undergo surgery on his torn biceps with hopes of attempting to return later this season, possibly in December. image.twitter.com/hQDauRequk
—Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 15, 2024
McDermott confirmed Milano’s injury in a press conference On Thursday, McDermott called the situation an “unfortunate situation” and said the team was supportive. McDermott said the team believes Milano suffered the injury during a tackling drill.
“Matt is a tough young man. I know he’s going to be able to handle this,” McDermott said. “He’s resilient, we have to be resilient. We have to keep moving forward and focus on solutions.”
Milano, who has been with the Bills since 2017 and was an All-Pro in 2022, missed most of the 2023 season after fracturing his leg in Week 5. Before the injury, he had 30 tackles and was on pace for another breakout season.
It’s a tough blow for the Bills as injuries pile up on the defensive side. Safeties Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Cole Bishop (shoulder) are week to week after suffering injuries during practice, and defensive tackle Ed Oliver left last Saturday’s preseason opener with a knee injury, though he has since returned to training camp.
