With about two minutes remaining in the first half of Buffalo’s game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the Bills suffered what one analyst called a “disastrous development” when seven-year veteran defensive tackle Ed Oliver left the game with what appeared to be a biceps injury.

“Beyond this game, this is a disastrous development with the Chiefs up next,” wrote Syracuse.com Bills reporter Matt Parrino.

After being examined in the blue medical tent on the sidelines, Oliver then went to the locker room. The Bills quickly announced that the 2019 first-round draft pick, ninth overall out of Houston, would not return to the game. At the time, the Bills were ahead of the Panthers 12-3.

Dr. Kyle Trimble, a physical therapist who analyzes Bills injuries on his site Banged Up Bills, also emphasized the significance of Oliver’s loss.

Oliver’s “left arm gets caught behind him and extended as he comes through the line,” Trimble described, outlining the circumstances of the injury. “Quickly ruled out, worry for a distal biceps injury due to where he was motioning to. Would be a huge loss.”

This injury marks the second for Oliver this season. He previously suffered an ankle injury in practice on September 10, which caused him to miss four games. He finally returned on October 13 in the Bills’ surprising 24-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Dr. David Chao, a former NFL team physician who now posts injury analysis on his social media accounts, offered a cautious outlook on Oliver’s condition.

“I suspect it’s a bicep tear, but he will have a chance to return for the playoffs,” Chao posted. “Expect him to land on IR and miss significant time.”

The Bills now face mounting concerns ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, as the potential long-term absence of Ed Oliver could significantly impact their defensive front.
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