BILLS PLACE HYDE ON SEASON-ENDING IR

The Buffalo Bills placed starting safety Micah Hyde on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday because of a neck injury.

The player’s agent, Jack Bechta, first announced the pending move on Twitter earlier in the day, and wrote he expects Hyde to be healthy in returning for next season. Hyde also posted a message on his account, thanking fans for the love and support they’ve shown him and his family by calling it “truly unreal.”

Hyde already had been ruled out for today’s game against Miami. He was carted off the sideline in the second half of Buffalo’s 41-7 win over Tennessee on Monday night.

Coach Sean Mcdermott said Tuesday that the Bills sent Hyde to the hospital to have his injury further evaluated.

The injury represents a big blow for the Bills, who are off to a 2-0 start.

Hyde and Jordan Poyer have established themselves as one of the NFL’S top safety tandems since both signed with the Bills in 2017. The two were tied with a team-leading five interceptions last season.

Buffalo will be without at least four defensive regulars for their AFC East showdown against the Dolphins.

Notable

The Buccaneers promoted wide receiver Cole Beasley to the active roster from the practice squad. Beasley signed with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

The Titans placed three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan on injured reserve after he hurt his right knee for the second time in three seasons. The Titans now have 11 players on injured reserve.

Baltimore offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley was ruled out of today’s game at New England because of lingering ankle issues.

The Rams placed receiver Van Jefferson on the injured list during his recovery from knee surgery. The move opened a roster spot to sign defensive back Grant Haley.