The Buffalo Bills’ All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano suffered severe leg and knee injuries in a 25-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the 2023 season.
Milano was hurt in the first quarter after trying to pressure Jags’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence and ending in a pile of players from both teams. Reportedly, he suffered a leg fracture, and the Bills also fear he might have torn his ACL.
The loss of Milano will be a tough blow for the Bills, considering his status as one of the best linebackers in the league. The 29-year-old player had his best campaign as a pro in 2022, contributing 99 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 11 pass deflections, three interceptions, and one defensive touchdown. He ended up earning the First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
Milano continued in the same fashion in 2023, recording 30 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble before going down with the injury.
The Bills have been unfortunate with the injuries at the start of the season. They have lost star corner Tre’Davious White to a season-ending ACL injury, while defensive tackle DaQuan Jones is dealing with a pec injury and could also miss significant time.
Buffalo is currently second in the AFC East with a 3-2 record. They are playing the New York Giants in Week 6.
