‘The only healthy starter is A.J. Klein, the free agent signee from New Orleans. Meanwhile, Tyrel Dodson, a practice squadder last season who was also injured in the opener (neck), will start for Edmunds. That leaves two linebackers, currently on the practice squad – former Bill Deon Lacey and trade acquisition Andre Smith, who was subsequently cut – vying for the other outside backer spot. Buffalo’s only other linebacker is kicking teams specialist Tyler Matakevich.’
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Lawson loves going against his former team
‘“I’m excited to go against those guys,” he said. “I talk to (some of) those guys every week so I still keep a good relationship with (them). I’m looking forward to this game going against my former team, a place I’d been for four years and get the chance to play them.’
Take Five: Bills can weather Edmunds, Milano injuries this week
‘The Dolphins no doubt will look to exploit the interior of the Bills’ defense on the ground and by seeking mismatches in pass coverage. The bottom line is that the Bills’ front four must be stout against the run and their highly talented secondary must keep short/intermediate throws from turning into longer gains.’
Bills linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano ruled out for Week 2
‘Without Edmunds and Milano, the Bills are expected to turn to A.J. Klein and Tyrel Dodson as their every-down linebackers against the Dolphins. Tyler Matakevich might also see time defensively.’
Column: News photographer shares ‘weird’ experience of empty Bills opener
‘The media check-in has become a much longer process. Every media member is required to watch a 45-minute instructional video on Covid-19 and the NFL’s guidelines before entering the stadium. My temperature was taken, and I could pass through to another security checkpoint. My gear was X-rayed, and I went through the normal metal detector.’
Early season injury woes as Bills will face Dolphins without Milano, Edmunds
‘There was never a doubt that Milano would miss the Miami game as he hasn’t even been seen at practice this week. Edmunds, though, was on the field, albeit wearing a non-contact red jersey, and there was hope that perhaps he could suit up.’
He painted his house with Buffalo Bills colors and logo. Now Pepsi is offering a billboard
‘“Hey Michael — We like your style,” the soft drink giant tweeted. “Let’s take this rivalry city-wide. Want to make your own commercial and some billboards around Rochester to really rub it in your neighbor’s face? 1,000 RTs on this tweet and it’s on!”’
Bills’ Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds ruled out for Sunday vs. Dolphins
‘So what’s the plan at the linebacker spot with Edmunds and Milano out? The expectation is that second-year linebacker Tyrel Dodson will play the middle linebacker position with A.J. Klein filling in for Milano on the outside.’
Here’s an alarming stat Dolphins must improve against Bills QB Josh Allen in Week 2
‘Allen remains a quarterback enigma as his accuracy issues, particularly on the run, are the worst part of his evolving game. Against the New York Jets last week, Allen had several poor passes, including an overthrow of a wide-open target in the end zone after a play-action design. But it’s clear Allen has become more comfortable as the Bills’ starter, beginning the season by completing 33 of 46 passes for 312 yards with two touchdown passes.’
Saturday’s Miami Coverage
How Miami Dolphins rookies fared in Week 1 and the veterans most affected by them (Miami Herald)
Here’s an alarming stat Dolphins must improve against Bills QB Josh Allen in Week 2 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins starting LB Elandon Roberts returns to practice, but won’t play against Buffalo (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Ereck Flowers fulfills childhood dream on Sunday (Palm Beach Post)
‘All Of the Trends And Angles Seem To Favor Buffalo’: SportsLine Analyst Larry Hartstein Breaks Down Dolphins-Bills Matchup (WFOR-TV)
Top News: The Ferguson Bowl (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills without LBs Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano vs. Miami
‘McDermott did not rule out the possibility of one or both players going on injured reserve. “Too early to tell at this point,” McDermott said.’
Bills LBs Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds ruled out vs. Dolphins
‘Despite the team’s rapidly shrinking depth at linebacker, McDermott said it’s too early in the process to consider calling former Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, who retired after the 2019 season. Alexander has previously said he would consider a return if needed but is happy in retirement.’
Edmunds and Milano both declared out for Sunday’s matchup with Dolphins
‘No other Bills players are listed as having an injury designation, which means everyone else should be available to play.’
Bills at Dolphins injury report
‘They’ll also be without backup linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips, who is dealing with a quad injury.’
Bills defense dealt blow, starting linebackers Edmunds and Milano are out for Sunday against the Dolphins
‘Starting linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano are both listed as out for the game, after suffering injuries in the season opener against the New York Jets. Milano, an outside linebacker, injured his hamstring late in the second quarter. Edmunds, the team’s playmaking middle linebacker, suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter.’