Bills lose All-Pro LB Matt Milano, carted off with knee, leg injuries

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills defense took another beating Sunday when All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano was carted off the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and ruled out with reportedly season-ending knee and leg injuries.

“I know it’s not looking good right now,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said following the 25-20 loss against the Jaguars. “But I don’t know any details beyond that at this point.”

According to an NFL Network report, Milano fractured his right leg and sustained significant knee damage.

And with defensive tackle DaQuan Jones also leaving the game in the first quarter with a pectoral injury that McDermott said afterward is “not looking good,” the Bills defense was down five starters in the Week 5 loss.

Top cornerback Tre’Davious White is out for the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in last week’s win against the Dolphins, while another starting cornerback Christian Benford (shoulder) did not play against the Jaguars. Starting defensive end Greg Rousseau (foot) and reserve Shaq Lawson (toe) also were inactive for the Bills on Sunday.

Rookie linebacker Dorian Williams initially replaced Milano in the Bills’ base defense alignment next to Terrel Bernard, and veteran Tyrel Dodson took over later on, while Jordan Phillips and Tim Settle rotated in at Jones’ spot on the line.

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The Bills defense did restore some star power when pass rusher Von Miller made his season debut in London, returning 10 months after tearing ligaments and cartilage in his knee. Miller played limited snaps against the Jaguars, mostly on passing downs.

Milano was injured while pressuring Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on a third down play in the red zone. He made three tackles before exiting, brining his season total to 30. He is tied with Bernard and safety Micah Hyde for the team lead with two interceptions.

A fifth-round draft pick by the Bills in 2017, Milano was selected first team All-Pro by the Associated Press last season.

London calling: Bills cede home advantage to Jaguars across the pond

Jacksonville led 11-7 at halftime. Former Bills receiver Zay Jones caught a touchdown pass for the Jaguars. Josh Allen connected with Stefon Diggs to get the Bills on the board late in second quarter. A.J. Epenesa forced a fumble that prevented the Jaguars from adding to their lead before the end of the half.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.

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