Injuries impact the Bills’ lineup as key defenders Joey Bosa and Terrel Bernard will miss Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills defensive end Joey Bosa and linebacker Terrel Bernard have been ruled out for Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Both players missed the entire week of practice due to injuries. Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed Friday that both would miss Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 1 p.m. at Highmark Stadium.
McDermott said Bosa is sidelined with a hamstring and wrist injury, while Bernard is out with an elbow injury.
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Wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) is listed as doubtful. He has not practiced this week.
There was better news for defensive end A.J. Epenesa. While he did not practice on Thursday, he was a full participant Friday, and the Bills expect him to be ready to play Sunday.
On offense, left tackle Dion Dawkins, right tackle Spencer Brown, and tight end Dalton Kincaid were limited participants during Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practices. Dawkins did clear concussion protocol and practiced on Friday without limitations. Brown and Kincaid are officially listed as questionable.
Friday injury report pic.twitter.com/R31XnJ8Ivb
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) December 5, 2025