Defensive tackle DaRon Payne (knee/finger) also didn't practice along with linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle). Tight end Zach Ertz (ribs) had a rest day, along with pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (non injury related).

ORCHARD PARK - A season-long trend, one in which the Buffalo Bills had been given a reprieve from in the last few weeks, has returned at quite an inopportune time: Injuries on the defensive side of the ball.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (biceps/hamstring) remained limited during Thursday's practice session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's final session, but seeing him remain a limited participant is a positive sign.

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The hamstring issue comes at a horrible time for the Bills and Milano, who has played excellent football in the past two playoff games. He made several important plays against the Ravens, including a pass breakup on Lamar Jackson’s two-point conversion attempt in the third quarter of Buffalo’s 27-25 victory.

Linebacker Matt Milano's absence from the end of Sunday's victory over the Ravens was explained by Wednesday's injury report.

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott gave updates on three key players ahead of the matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Buffalo Bills' head coach Sean McDermott provided injury updates on CB, LB and safety on Wednesday in Orchard Park.

Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters at a press conference that safety Taylor Rapp will miss the team’s first on-field work ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs. Rapp injured his hip last weekend and he is considered day-to-day.

NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):

Milano is dealing with hamstring soreness, which kept him out of the final few defensive plays in their victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He made his season debut on Dec. 1 and after shaking off the rust, has been one of the Bills' better performers through two playoff games.

But perhaps just as important was the fact that the Bills were at a severe disadvantage on defense because they played without three of their most important players - linebackers Matt Milano and ...