The Buffalo Bills” defense faced a further setback on Sunday as rookie Landon Jackson has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 9 due to a knee injury. This was only Jackson”s third start in his young career, making the timing particularly unfortunate.
The injury occurred during a second-down play when Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright attempted to gain a first down. Jackson was observed on the ground, visibly in distress while clutching his knee. After the play, he removed his helmet in frustration as trainers rushed to assist him. Although he managed to leave the field on his own, he quickly made his way to the blue medical tent before being escorted to the locker room by a member of the training staff.
The Bills are already contending with a depleted defensive line, missing defensive end Michael Hoecht, who suffered a torn Achilles last week and will miss the remainder of the season. Additionally, defensive end A.J. Epenesa is currently in concussion protocol. This leaves the team with only three defensive ends available: Greg Rousseau, Javon Solomon, and Joey Bosa.
The impact of Jackson”s injury could significantly affect the Bills” defensive strategies as they prepare to face the Dolphins. With their roster stretched thin, the coaching staff will need to adjust quickly to maintain their competitive edge.
