Buffalo Bills' Taron Johnson, a second-team all-pro slot cornerback, is in the final stages of concussion protocol and optimistic about playing against the Chiefs. Rasul Douglas, another key player in the defense, is also optimistic about playing. Sources are optimistic about Johnson's availability, and he has cleared the concussion protocol. However, LB Terrel Bernard is shaping up as a game-time decision. The Bills are hopeful about Douglas playing, pending a pregame workout. Bernard is not expected to play due to an ankle injury.
Big help in the secondary vs Mahomes if Johnson can go. https://t.co/mtPJNn6ST5
Injury updates for Buffalo…. https://t.co/VZPszYUNm3
Bills CB Rasul Douglas (knee) is optimistic he will play tonight vs. Chiefs. It’s a “we’ll see,” one source told me. Pregame workout likely to see if he can be full-go. https://t.co/SHCEOeEdTp
Bills all-pro nickel cornerback Taron Johnson has cleared concussion protocol & he’s trending toward playing tonight vs. Chiefs, per source. Big boost for Buffalo D. Bills LB Terrel Bernard (ankle) not expected to play but they may give him a shot to workout today, per source.
Sources continue to be optimistic about #Bills corner Taron Johnson (concussion protocol) playing today vs. #Chiefs. "He's good," one said. Johnson is a second-team All-Pro slot corner. LB Terrel Bernard has been shaping up as a game-time decision. Was DNP all week
Bills 2nd team all-pro slot CB Taron Johnson is in final stages of concussion protocol but said he’s optimistic he will clear in time to play Sunday vs. Chiefs. Player optimism from both Johnson and Rasul Douglas in terms of playing Sunday. Huge parts of Buffalo’s defense.
Bills CB Rasul Douglas (knee), LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), slot Taron Johnson (concussion protocol) will practice today in limited capacity for walkthrough. Big update for Douglas — who didn’t practice last week or play vs. Steelers + Johnson advancing to practice stage.