Two Bills' edge rushers join Josh Allen, 11 others on first divisional round injury report

The Buffalo Bills submitted their first injury report of the week, and it's lengthy to say the least.

Starting quarterback Josh Allen is one of 14 players dealing with a physical issue heading into the January 17 road game against the No. 1 seed Denver Broncos.

While Allen is listed with finger, knee and foot injuries, the reigning NFL MVP dismissed the idea of being sore.

"I feel good. I feel good. Honestly, I feel better than I have the last few weeks on, it's a Tuesday for us, but on a Wednesday type mindset. I feel good," said Allen.

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With the Bills divisional round game set for Saturday, the team was required to release its first injury report one day earlier than usual. Also of note, Buffalo held a walkthrough practice on Tuesday, meaning all player statuses are estimations.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the third quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Five non-participants

Two of the five non-participants were not available for the January 11 road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cornerback Maxwell Hairston and running back Ty Johnson began the new week on the sideline after missing the wild-card round. Both players suffered ankle injuries during the January 4 regular season finale. Johnson's appears to be less serious as he was questionable to play this past Sunday.

Safety Jordan Poyer and wide receiver Tyrell Shavers both went down against the Jaguars. Poyer reaggravated a hamstring issue and missed the second half. Shavers injured his knee in the second quarter. The wide receiver returned to finish the game only to learn that he tore his ACL.

Veteran kicker Matt Prater did not practice on Tuesday as he follows a customized plan aimed at managing the right quad injury that caused him to miss two games in December.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (13), center, can’t haul in a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42), bottom, and linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23), left, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Seven limited participants

Joining Allen as limited participants, defensive ends Greg Rousseau and AJ Epenesa are new additions to the injury report.

Rousseau is dealing with a back issue while Epenesa has a neck problem. In a positive development, veteran defensive end Joey Bosa, who pulled his hamstring back on November 30, is no longer listed. Linebacker Matt Milano, however, has reappeared due to an ankle.

Greg Rousseau sack — Jan 11, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) during the first half in an AFC Wild Card Round game | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Linebacker Terrel Bernard was also a limited participant, which is an improvement for the team captain who has missed the last two games due to a calf.

Tight end Dalton Kincaid and defensive tackle Ed Oliver also posted a limited status on Tuesday. Kincaid is most likely a load management situation while Oliver is bidding to return from Injured Reserve this week.

Safety Damar Hamlin and wide receiver Curtis Samuel, both of whom have been designated to return from IR, practiced fully.

Bills' Injury Report (Divisional)

CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) — DNP

RB Ty Johnson (ankle) — DNP

S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) — DNP

K Matt Prater (quad/calf) — DNP

WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) — DNP (to IR)

QB Josh Allen (foot/knee/finger) — Limited

LB Terrel Bernard (calf) — Limited

DE AJ Epenesa (neck) — Limited

TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) — Limited

LB Matt Milano (ankle) — Limited

DT Ed Oliver (bicep) — Limited (IR)

DE Greg Rousseau (back) — Limited

S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) — Full (IR)

WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) — Full (IR)

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