Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s sore throwing shoulder didn’t keep him from being a full participant at practice Thursday, while running back Damien Harris and defensive end Ed Oliver missed their second straight session because of injuries.
“I think (Allen is) in a good spot,” coach Sean McDermott said before Thursday’s practice. “I think he mentioned that (Wednesday) a little bit, and we’ll get a better chance full practice today to evaluate that.”
Allen had said after limited participation Wednesday that he had no concern over the right shoulder and would be ready to play Sunday when the Bills (4-2) visit the New England Patriots (1-5).
“I would put it in the pain management (category),” Allen said Wednesday. “But, you know, it’s feeling pretty good.”
The 25-year-old Oliver (toe) has started all six games and has 24 tackles, including four sacks and nine tackles for loss, as well as one forced fumble.
Harris has a neck sprain and is in the league’s concussion protocol. He was taken off the field in an ambulance after getting injured late in the second quarter of the Bills’ 14-9 home win over the New York Giants in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Harris, 26, is in his first season with the Bills after four with the Patriots. He was hurt on his first carry of the game Sunday night. He has 23 carries for 94 yards and one touchdown this season.
Tight end Quintin Morris (ankle) did not practice for the second straight day. Cornerback Kaiir Elam (ankle) and defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder) were limited participants.
Defensive end Greg Rousseau (foot) and cornerback Dane Jackson (foot) also went from limited on Wednesday to full on Thursday.
Allen briefly visited the medical tent late in the first half of Sunday night’s 14-9 win against the New York Giants, missing two plays. He completed 19 of 30 passes for 169 yards with two touchdowns and one interception against the Giants.
Allen, 27, is completing a league-high 71.7 percent of his passes for 1,576 yards, 13 TDs and six interceptions through six starts for the Bills. He has also rushed for 131 yards and three scores.
–Field Level Media