Josh Allen injury update: The Buffalo Bills received a major scare in their Sunday game against the Cleveland Browns. QB Josh Allen had to be taken into the medical tent after he sustained a blow just before halftime. Mitchell Trubisky is expected to lead the team in his absence.
What happened to Josh Allen?
Allen headed to the locker room late in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns after injuring his foot, raising concern just before halftime. Allen was notably wearing only one shoe as he walked off the field for evaluation.
The Bills entered the break with a 20–10 lead, and the extent of Allen’s injury was not immediately clear. Buffalo is set to receive the opening kickoff of the second half, leaving open the question of whether Allen will return or if backup Mitch Trubisky will take over at quarterback.
It was reported that Allen had X-rays and has been cleared to return.
The matchup had already been marked by multiple injury scares before halftime. Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders briefly exited after hurting his hand and was seen with a bloody pinky, though he later returned with his finger wrapped. Cleveland also lost running back Quinshon Judkins, who was carted off the field with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.
Buffalo entered the game with playoff implications on the line. The Bills can secure a postseason berth with a victory, combined with a loss by either the Houston Texans or the Indianapolis Colts.
Buffalo Bills depth chart
Offense
{{/usCountry}}Buffalo entered the game with playoff implications on the line. The Bills can secure a postseason berth with a victory, combined with a loss by either the Houston Texans or the Indianapolis Colts.
Buffalo Bills depth chart
Offense
{{/usCountry}}Quarterback: Josh Allen; Mitchell Trubisky
Running Back: James Cook III; Ray Davis; Ty Johnson
Fullback: Reggie Gilliam
Wide Receiver: Joshua Palmer; Gabe Davis
Wide Receiver: Khalil Shakir; Brandin Cooks
Wide Receiver: Keon Coleman; Tyrell Shavers
Left Tackle: Dion Dawkins; Ryan Van Demark; Tylan Grable
Left Guard: David Edwards; Alec Anderson
Center: Connor McGovern; Alec Anderson; Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
Right Guard: O'Cyrus Torrence; Alec Anderson
Right Tackle: Spencer Brown; Ryan Van Demark; Chase Lundt
Tight End: Dalton Kincaid; Dawson Knox; Jackson Hawes
Defense
Defensive End: Greg Rousseau; A.J. Epenesa
Defensive Tackle: Deone Walker; Larry Ogunjobi; Jordan Phillips
Defensive Tackle: DaQuan Jones; T.J. Sanders; Phidarian Mathis
Defensive End: Joey Bosa; Javon Solomon
Linebacker: Matt Milano; Joe Andreessen
Linebacker: Terrel Bernard; Shaq Thompson
Linebacker: Dorian Williams
Nickel Cornerback: Taron Johnson; Cam Lewis; Jordan Hancock
Cornerback: Tre'Davious White; Maxwell Hairston; Brandon Codrington
Cornerback: Christian Benford
Safety: Jordan Poyer; Jordan Hancock; Darnell Savage
Safety: Cole Bishop; Cam Lewis; Sam Franklin Jr.
Special Teams
Kicker: Matt Prater; Ray Davis
Punter: Mitch Wishnowsky
Holder: Mitch Wishnowsky
Punt Returner: Khalil Shakir
Kick Returner: Ray Davis; Ty Johnson
Long Snapper: Reid Ferguson