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Bills Put Damar Hamlin, Rookie DT T.J. Sanders on IR as Matt Milano Is Ruled Out for MNF

The decisions follow a week of limited practices for key starters, with knee surgery scheduled for Sanders alongside potential depth promotions.

Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks on during the game against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Drake London #5 and Darnell Mooney #1 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after London's receiving touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Aug 9, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) reacts to a play against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Damar Hamlin goes to injured reserve with a pectoral injury sustained in Thursday’s practice, sidelining him for at least four games.
  • T.J. Sanders is placed on IR and will undergo knee surgery after limited improvement, with Sean McDermott saying his return this season is more likely than Hamlin’s.
  • Starting linebacker Matt Milano is out for Monday after re-aggravating a pectoral injury against New England last week.
  • Buffalo is considering practice-squad options such as safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, with rookie Jordan Hancock also flagged for special-teams and secondary help.
  • Key Bills listed as limited include LT Dion Dawkins (hand/thumb), TE Dalton Kincaid (oblique, non-contact jersey) and DT Ed Oliver (ankle), while the Falcons ruled out WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring).