Josh Allen injury news: Bills give latest update after QB hurt; ‘return in 2nd half vs Browns?’

Josh Allen injury update: The Buffalo Bills received a major scare in their Sunday game against the Cleveland Browns

Updated on: Dec 22, 2025, 01:11:04 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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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.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaves the field after an injury against the Cleveland Browns (AP)

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

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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