Bills' Taylor Rapp: Expected to miss remainder of 2025
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Rapp underwent surgery on his injured knee this week and is likely going to miss the remainder of the season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Rapp was placed on injured reserve last Friday and appears to be looking at a lengthy absence. Cole Bishop and Jordan Poyer started at safety for Buffalo last week against the Panthers and appear to be in line to start again versus Kansas City.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Sent to injured reserve
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Rapp (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Rapp will miss at least the Bills' next four contests after apparently aggravating his knee injury in the Week 6 loss to the Falcons ahead of the bye. Rapp dealt with a knee issue over the summer. Buffalo now has three safeties on injured reserve, leaving Cole Bishop, Sam Franklin and Jordan Hancock as the healthy options on the current 53-man roster.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Set for IR stint
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Rapp (knee) won't play Sunday against the Panthers, and coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Rapp will be placed on injured reserve, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Once the Bills officially place Rapp on IR, he will be sidelined for a minimum of four games. His earliest chance to retake the field will come Nov. 20 against the Texans. The Bills are banged up at strong safety, with Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and Wande Owens (undisclosed) both already on IR.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Dealing with knee injury
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Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Rapp (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The Washington product is now dealing with an apparent knee injury following the Bills' Week 7 bye. McDermott noted that Rapp's injury is still being evaluated, but it's serious enough to hold him out of Wednesday's practice. He's played 342 defensive snaps over the Bills' first six games this season, recording 26 total tackles. Rapp likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Works in team drills
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Rapp (knee) participated in team drills during Wednesday's training camp practice, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Rapp was sidelined for the past week due to a knee injury. The additional rest has helped with his recovery enough to participate in team drills Wednesday, and the 2019 second-rounder is on track to be available for the Bills' upcoming preseason game against the Bears on Sunday. Rapp was a key piece in the Bills' secondary in 2024, finishing the regular season with 82 tackles (48 solo), six pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble in 14 games.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Working through knee injury
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Rapp did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to a knee injury, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
The severity of Rapp's knee injury isn't known, but it's likely a precautionary measure for the veteran safety. He's locked in as one of the Bills' two starting safeties alongside Damar Hamlin, but Rapp's absence will open the door for Cole Bishop and Jordan Hancock to get reps with the first-team defense. The Bills' preseason opener against the Giants takes place Saturday, and Rapp is not guaranteed to play even if he were to be fully healthy.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Steady in starting role
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Rapp (hip) recorded 82 tackles (48 solo), two interceptions and a forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2024.
Rapp was stuck on the depth chart behind Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde in 2023, but with their departures last offseason, Rapp was called on to be a regular starter in 2024. He played relatively well on a per-snap basis, but the time he missed due to injury kept him from making any huge waves in terms of raw stat totals. He's set to return to Buffalo in 2025, and his spot in the starting lineup could depend largely on whether the Bills are able to re-sign Damar Hamlin.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Ruled out to face Kansas City
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Rapp (hip/back) is ruled out for Sunday's road AFC Championship Game at Kansas City, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Rapp's absence will be a notable blow for Buffalo's secondary. This is a development that will likely require Cole Bishop to step up as a starter at safety alongside Damar Hamlin. Elsewhere for the Bills' defense, Christian Benford remains in the concussion protocol and missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons. Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) and Matt Milano (hamstring/elbow), meanwhile, upgraded to full practice sessions.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Rapp (hip) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Rapp injured his hip during the Bills' divisional-round win against the Ravens, which has prevented him from participating in the first two practices of the week. A DNP on Friday wouldn't necessarily rule him out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, but participating in at least a limited capacity would indicate that he is progressing in his recovery. If Rapp is ultimately ruled out for Sunday's game, Cole Bishop would be the top candidate to start at safety next to Damar Hamlin.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Rapp (hip/back) will not practice and remains day-to-day, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Rapp is dealing with a hip injury that forced him to depart Sunday's divisional-round win over the Ravens after playing just 33 percent of defensive snaps. The starting safety will have two more opportunities to upgrade his involvement at practice ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Kansas City, but if Rapp can't get healthy in time to face the Chiefs, Cole Bishop will likely be called upon to start alongside Damar Hamlin.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Considered day-to-day
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Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Rapp is considered day-to-day with a hip injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
The veteran safety from Washington exited the Bills' divisional-round win over the Ravens due to a hip injury, and McDermott's comments Monday suggest he's got a chance to return for Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Kansas City. Rapp's practice participation throughout the week is likely to offer the best insight into whether he can return in time for Sunday's contest. If he's unable to go, expect Cole Bishop to start alongside Damar Hamlin in Buffalo's secondary.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Done for night
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Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with Baltimore.
Rapp suffered a hip injury in the first half while making a tackle on Lamar Jackson, and he will now be forced to sit out the remainder of the game. In his place, Cole Bishop will continue to operate as the team's primary strong safety versus the Ravens.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Questionable to return Sunday
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Rapp (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with the Ravens.
Rapp picked up a hip injury in the second quarter against Baltimore, exiting the contest as a result. In his absence, Cole Bishop has taken over at strong safety versus the Ravens.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Still dealing with neck injury
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Rapp (neck) was a limited participant at the Bills' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Rapp was able to play through his neck issue during Sunday's game versus the Jets, so it's likely Buffalo is simply taking a cautious approach ahead of Week 18. If he's able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he would likely go into the weekend without an injury designation.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Inactive Sunday
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Rapp (neck/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
The starting safety played last week with the same injuries but missed practice Wednesday. Rapp has played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 11 of the 12 games he's appeared in this season. With Rapp and Damar Hamlin (back) both out, Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop are the next men up at safety for the Bills.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Non-participant Wednesday
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Rapp (neck) will not practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Rapp played 100 percent of defensive snaps during Buffalo's loss to the Rams in Week 14, in which he tallied a season-high 13 tackles (eight solo), but he appears to have picked up a neck injury in the process. The Bills are only hosting a walkthrough practice Wednesday, so Rapp's participation level, or lack thereof, Thursday will be more telling regarding his chances of suiting up Sunday against Detroit.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Makes 13 tackles in loss
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Rapp finished with 13 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.
Rapp also played on all 72 defensive snaps. The safety has played on every defensive snap in seven of the 12 games he's played in this season. Rapp has 75 tackles (42 solo), six passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Ready for Sunday
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Rapp (neck/shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
The veteran safety appeared to be in jeopardy of missing Buffalo's Week 13 contest after logging a week of limited practice sessions due to shoulder and neck injuries. However, Friday's injury report suggests he'll play through the issues Sunday. Expect Rapp to start alongside Damar Hamlin as part of the Bills' top safety duo.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Picks up injuries
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Rapp (neck/shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
Rapp appears to have sustained neck and shoulder injuries in Buffalo's blowout win over the 49ers on Sunday night, despite playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps and recording six total tackles and one forced fumble. If he's unable to suit up for the Bills' Week 14 matchup against the Rams, rookie Cole Bishop would see increased work with the first-team secondary.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Forces crucial fumble in rout of SF
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Rapp recorded six tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble in a 35-10 Week 13 win over San Francisco on Sunday.
Rapp tied for second on the Bills with his six stops. He also made a big play with Buffalo leading 21-3 early in the third quarter, punching the ball away from Kyle Juszczyk at the Bills' one-yard line to demoralize the Niners after they appeared to be headed for a score. Rapp has finished with at least six stops in six of his past seven games and has a shot at recording triple-digit tackles for the second time in his career with 62 through 11 contests.
