The Buffalo Bills escaped last Sunday’s primetime game against the New York Giants with a 14-9 win but without taking a hit to their running back room. Offseason acquisition and former Alabama Crimson Tide star Damien Harris suffered a neck injury in last Sunday’s tilt, needing to be carted off the field as the NFL world held their collective breaths. Fortunately for the Bills and Harris, the running back avoided any lifelong injury but was placed in the concussion protocol in preparation for Week 7. The 26-year-old failed to practice in any capacity leading up to his team’s clash with the Patriots and was ruled out for the contest earlier today. However, the running back received more tough news as the day progressed, being placed on the injured reserve (IR) and will now be out for at least the next four games.
He could return to the gridiron as early as November 19 against the New York Jets (Week 11). In a corresponding move, the Bills brought up practice squad running back Ty Johnson to the active roster.
Harris’ best season came in 2021 with the Pats, rushing for 929 yards (4.6 yards per attempt) and 15 touchdowns in 15 games. However, he has had just 556 rushing yards (4.3 yards per attempt) in his last 17 games.
Meanwhile, Cook has been fantastic, averaging 5.7 yards per touch in six games. The Bills will also call up Ty Johnson to the active roster. The former New York Jet ran for 5.3 yards per rush attempt and one touchdown with the New York Jets in 2022.
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