The Buffalo Bills are set to face a significant challenge in their matchup against the Miami Dolphins today, as they will be missing two of their starting cornerbacks. Both Christian Benford and Taron Johnson have been declared inactive for the game.
Benford, who sustained a groin injury during practice on Wednesday, was unable to fully participate in Thursday”s session but managed to return on a limited basis on Friday. The Bills” top cornerback will now be replaced by rookie Max Hairston and veteran Tre”Davious White on the outside. In the slot, Cam Lewis and Ja”Marcus Ingram are expected to fill the role left vacant by Johnson.
The primary objective for the Bills” cornerbacks will be to contain Jaylen Waddle, a standout receiver whom Buffalo had considered acquiring during the NFL trade deadline.
The Bills” defensive lineup will also be missing contributions at multiple levels today. Defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been ruled out due to a concussion, and linebacker Shaq Thompson is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Epenesa”s absence will lead to increased playing time for rookie Landon Jackson and second-year defensive end Javon Solomon as they support Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau on the defensive front.
Here is the complete list of players inactive for the Bills this Sunday:
- CB Taron Johnson
- CB Christian Benford
- DE A.J. Epenesa
- LB Shaq Thompson
- OL Chase Lundt
- CB Brandon Codrington
- WR Joshua Palmer
On the other side, the Dolphins will also be without two key contributors. Cornerback Rasul Douglas, who is dealing with foot and ankle issues, and linebacker Chop Robinson, who is in concussion protocol, are both inactive. Douglas”s absence weakens Miami”s secondary, while Robinson”s injury is particularly concerning given the team”s recent trade of Jaelan Phillips.
This could pose difficulties for Miami in generating pressure on Bills quarterback Josh Allen throughout the contest.
The Dolphins” full list of inactive players includes:
- WR Dee Eskridge
- LB Chop Robinson
- CB Rasul Douglas
- QB Quinn Ewers (Emergency 3rd QB)
- S Ashtyn Davis
- LB Andre Carter II
- TE Julian Hill
With both teams missing key players, this matchup is set to test the depth and resilience of their respective rosters.
