Bills Injury Report: Josh Allen can’t be thrilled with the latest update, and the defense gets a huge boost seconds after practice

A mixed bag coming out of One Bills Drive.

Adam Zientek NFL News Writer
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Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the first half at Highmark Stadium.
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The Buffalo Bills had a lengthy injury report released on Friday, with more than a handful of surprises. Perhaps the biggest name to watch out for is tight end Dalton Kincaid. Kincaid has been a superstar on offense and has ascended to one of the best at his position across the league through the early stages of the season.

He’s dealing with an oblique injury, and his status for Week 6 remains uncertain, with only one more practice remaining before the game.

Outside of Kincaid, wide receiver Curtis Samuel did not practice after being limited on Thursday. It’s a frustrating update for a player who has had to battle through injuries just to get on the football field. Much like Kincaid, his status remains in question for the game against the Falcons.

Friday Buffalo Bills injury report

Player Injury Thu/F/SatDesignation
T Dion DawkinsThumbLimited/Full
S Damar HamlinPectoralLimited/DNP
TE Dalton KincaidObliqueLimited/Limited
LB Matt MilanoPectoralDNP/DNP
DT Ed OliverAnkleLimited/Limited
S Taylor RappNoseLimited/Full
WR Curtis SamuelNeck/RibsLimited/DNP
DT T.J. SandersKneeDNP/DNP
LB Dorian WilliamsKneeLimited/Full

Buffalo got some good news after practice

The defense is looking a little banged up as well, with safety Damar Hamlin, rookie defensive tackle T.J. Sanders, and linebacker Matt Milano all unable to practice. For Milano, it’s yet another frustrating update. He just can’t stay on the field for any long stretches as of late.

It wasn’t all bad news coming out of One Bills Drive, and it extended beyond the injury report. While defensive tackle Ed Oliver showed up as limited, he spoke to the media after practice with an exciting update that Bills Mafia is sure to love. Put plainly, Oliver said he will play in the upcoming matchup. He has been sidelined since the Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, and his return to the defense will surely provide a much-needed spark.

All that’s left is to wait for a few key injury designations, and there’s not much time to do it.