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The Buffalo Bills were forced to play in their Week One contest without linebacker Nigel Bradham available. There's a chance they'll have to do without another starting linebacker in Week Two, as well.
Linebacker Keith Rivers was unable to participate in practice when the team took the field on Wednesday. A groin injury caused Rivers to leave, and not return, to Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. The same injury kept the linebacker off the field to start the week, and was described by head coach Doug Marrone as a “day-to-day” ailment. His status for the team’s upcoming game has yet to be determined.
The Bills only had one other player from their active roster listed as a non-participant on Wednesday. Tight end Lee Smith, who missed all last week and the game with a toe injury, could not get on the field for practice once more. The injury to Smith leaves only Scott Chandler and Chris Gragg as the healthy tight ends on the roster.
Like Rivers, starting free safety Aaron Williams left the Bears game in the second half with an injury. Williams was cited with having concussion-like symptoms immediately after the contest, and then was said to be entered into the NFL’s concussion protocol on Monday.
The safety was able to participate in practice on Wednesday, but only on a limited basis. As part of the concussion protocol, Williams did not speak with the media after practice.
Safety Jonathan Meeks was the only other Bills player that had to miss time on the field Wednesday due to injury. Meeks was limited by a neck injury, just as he was all last week. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore (groin) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (ribs) were both full participants.
Linebacker Keith Rivers was unable to participate in practice when the team took the field on Wednesday. A groin injury caused Rivers to leave, and not return, to Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. The same injury kept the linebacker off the field to start the week, and was described by head coach Doug Marrone as a “day-to-day” ailment. His status for the team’s upcoming game has yet to be determined.
The Bills only had one other player from their active roster listed as a non-participant on Wednesday. Tight end Lee Smith, who missed all last week and the game with a toe injury, could not get on the field for practice once more. The injury to Smith leaves only Scott Chandler and Chris Gragg as the healthy tight ends on the roster.
Like Rivers, starting free safety Aaron Williams left the Bears game in the second half with an injury. Williams was cited with having concussion-like symptoms immediately after the contest, and then was said to be entered into the NFL’s concussion protocol on Monday.
The safety was able to participate in practice on Wednesday, but only on a limited basis. As part of the concussion protocol, Williams did not speak with the media after practice.
Safety Jonathan Meeks was the only other Bills player that had to miss time on the field Wednesday due to injury. Meeks was limited by a neck injury, just as he was all last week. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore (groin) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (ribs) were both full participants.
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