Bills’ McDermott Confirms Jones, Palmer, Rapp Out for Week 8 at Panthers
In a recent update, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed significant player absences for Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers. Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, wide receiver Joshua Palmer, and safety Taylor Rapp will not participate in the upcoming game.
Player Availability Status
McDermott announced that Jones, Palmer, and Rapp did not take part in practice this week due to their respective injuries.
- DaQuan Jones: Calf injury
- Joshua Palmer: Knee and ankle issues
- Taylor Rapp: Knee injury
Taylor Rapp’s Situation
Additionally, Coach McDermott revealed that safety Taylor Rapp will be placed on Injured Reserve (IR). This decision follows ongoing complications since training camp. Rapp will be sidelined for at least four games.
“It came up in training camp, and he has been dealing with it since then,” McDermott shared. “He’s just not able to really be himself.”
In terms of Rapp’s timeline, McDermott emphasized a cautious approach, intending to evaluate weekly. “We’ll take it one week at a time,” he added.
Outlook for Jones and Palmer
Regarding Jones and Palmer, McDermott believes neither player will need IR at this time. “I’m feeling more comfortable that it’s not going to lead to IR,” he noted. However, he remained cautious, indicating that both players are not completely out of the woods yet.
As the Bills prepare for their matchup against the Panthers, recovery updates on Jones and Palmer will be closely monitored. The team continues to focus on ensuring their players return to full strength.
