Overview
- Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Oliver tore his biceps and will undergo surgery, leaving his return timeline undefined.
- Oliver was hurt late in the second quarter of Sunday’s 40-9 win at Carolina on a 3-yard run before the two-minute warning, with an MRI confirming the tear.
- Outlets project a months-long recovery that could jeopardize his season, though Oliver told TMZ he hopes to be ready if the Bills reach the Super Bowl.
- The defensive tackle group is depleted with T.J. Sanders and DeWayne Carter on injured reserve and DaQuan Jones nursing a calf injury; healthy options include Larry Ogunjobi and rookie Deone Walker, with practice-squad depth such as Jordan Phillips, Phidarian Mathis and Zion Logue.
- Buffalo is evaluating internal promotions, free agents and trade options ahead of Nov. 4, with a home game against the Chiefs up next.