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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Injuries have limited Milano to a mere nine regular-season appearances over the last two years, making his 2022 All-Pro campaign feel like a distant memory. Now heading into his age-31 campaign with one year remaining on his deal with Buffalo, Milano essentially finds himself in 'prove-it' territory. He remains a lock for a starting role in the Bills' linebacker corps as long as he remains healthy, but given his recent trajectory, it's possible Milano never again approaches a 100-tackle season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Bills in March of 2023.
Out for Week 3
Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Wednesday that Milano (pectoral) won't play in Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old from Boston College sustained a pectoral injury in Buffalo's Week 2 win over the Jets, so it's no surprise he won't play on short rest Thursday night. Milano has battled injuries over the past three seasons, appearing in just 11 regular-season contests since 2023. In his absence, Shaq Thompson (hamstring) and Joe Andreessen are expected to see increased defensive reps in Week 3.
The 31-year-old from Boston College sustained a pectoral injury in Buffalo's Week 2 win over the Jets, so it's no surprise he won't play on short rest Thursday night. Milano has battled injuries over the past three seasons, appearing in just 11 regular-season contests since 2023. In his absence, Shaq Thompson (hamstring) and Joe Andreessen are expected to see increased defensive reps in Week 3.
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Measurables Review
How do Matt Milano's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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223 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.67 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
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24 repsHand Length
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Milano, who was a first-team All-Pro just two seasons ago, has a degree of upside as a fantasy asset and has proven his value as a steady NFL defender for seven seasons now. As he approached his age-30 campaign, the 2017-third-rounder was returning from a leg injury that limited his effectiveness in 2023. Unfortunately 6-0, 223-pounder sustained another injury in August (torn biceps) that will sideline him indefinitely.
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Unlikely to play
Milano (pectoral) isn't expected to play in Buffalo's matchup versus the Dolphins on Thursday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
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Could practice Wednesday
Milano (pectoral) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.
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Suffers pectoral injury vs. NYJ
Milano did not participate in Monday's walkthrough practice due to a pectoral injury, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
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Solid outing in win
Milano tallied four tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Bills' win versus the Ravens on Sunday.
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Restructures deal
Milano agreed to restructure his contract with the Bills on Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Beane optimistic about '25
Bills general manager Brandon Beane stated at the NFL Combine that he was optimistic about Milano's 2025 outlook, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Milano has played in only nine regular-season games since the 2022 campaign due to an assortment of serious injuries. However, the 2017 fifth-round pick went into the offseason healthy and riding some momentum, as he was able to record 33 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries across four regular-season games and three postseason contests following his Week 13 season debut in 2024. "We expect Matt back at this point," Beane said. "I'm excited that he's healthy and not having to have a surgery or a rehab situation."
Milano has played in only nine regular-season games since the 2022 campaign due to an assortment of serious injuries. However, the 2017 fifth-round pick went into the offseason healthy and riding some momentum, as he was able to record 33 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries across four regular-season games and three postseason contests following his Week 13 season debut in 2024. "We expect Matt back at this point," Beane said. "I'm excited that he's healthy and not having to have a surgery or a rehab situation."