BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bills announced linebacker Matt Milano suffered a bicep injury and will be out for an extended period of time.
According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, Milano tore his bicep and will undergo surgery with the hope of trying to return later this season, possibly in December.
When speaking on Thursday afternoon, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said it's an "unfortunate situation" and that it's also "too early at this point" to know if Milano will make a return at any point this season.
"He's resilient, we've gotta be resilient, we've gotta move forward and be focused on solutions," said McDermott.
According to McDermott, they believe the injury took place while Milano was participating in a tackling drill on Tuesday.
"Matt was tackling a bag and hit his arm and looked like maybe on somebody's leg just a little bit and that's what we think was the episode," said McDermott.
You can watch McDermott's full comments on the injury below.
7 Sports Director Matt Bove said Milano did not take part in any team drills during the second half of practice on Tuesday. According to Bove, Milano was checked on the sideline by trainers for several minutes but he never left the field and stayed in pads on the sidelines.
"I watched Milano for at least a half an hour to see what exactly was going on. Was very clearly in discomfort. Trainers were stretching/pulling on his left arm. Also saw him get down and do a push up after they worked with him," Bove said.
Milano was already working his way back from a season-ending leg injury he suffered during a Week 5 game in London last year.
With the injury to Milano, linebacker Dorian Williams will see more playing time.
Below you can watch what Williams had to say about getting more playing time.
