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Bills’ Ed Oliver Undergoes Knee Meniscus Cleanup, Playoff Return Uncertain

The minor procedure during his biceps rehab has cast doubt on Buffalo’s timeline to activate him for the postseason.

Overview

  • Coach Sean McDermott said Oliver had a knee meniscus 'cleanup' on Monday and offered no timetable, noting the setback clouds his return window though a deep playoff run could keep the door open.
  • Oliver has been on injured reserve since tearing his left biceps on October 26, after opening the season with three sacks and 12 tackles in three games.
  • Buffalo is 11-5 entering Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Jets with wild-card seeding in play, and McDermott has not decided how extensively to use his starters.
  • Quarterback Josh Allen’s right foot X-rays were negative and he was not scheduled to practice Wednesday, with expectations he will be available for the finale.
  • Linebacker Terrel Bernard has been ruled out for Sunday, and rookies Deone Walker and T. J. Sanders have taken larger roles on the interior as the team navigates injuries.