TAYLOR RAPP NEWS

Bills to re-sign Hamlin. Buffalo also adds defensive tackle Ogunjobi to 1-year deal, AP source says

Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo, and the Bills also continued restocking their their defensive front by agreeing to sign tackle Larry Ogunjobi

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steady in starting role Over 14 regular-season games in 2024, Rapp (hip) recorded 82 tackles (48 solo), two interceptions and a forced fumble.

Impact Rapp was stuck on the depth chart behind former All-Pro Jordan Poyer and former Pro-Bowler Micah Hyde in 2023, but with their departures, Rapp was called on to be a regular starter in 2024. He played relatively well on a per-snap basis, but the time he missed due to injury kept him from making any huge waves in terms of raw stat totals. He's set to return with Buffalo in 2025, and whether he's a starter again next season could depend largely on whether the Bills offer a new contract to teammate Damar Hamlin during the offseason.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen, Bills fall just short again in another close playoff battle vs. Chiefs

Buffalo once again had its season ended by K.C. "To be the champs, you've got to beat the champs," Josh Allen said postgame.

JANUARY 27

Bills cornerback Christian Benford ruled out of AFC title game vs. Chiefs with a concussion

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford was ruled out of the AFC title game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night with a concussion

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills cornerback Christian Benford clears concussion protocol, active for AFC title game vs Chiefs

Bills cornerback Christian Benford cleared the concussion protocol and was active for Sunday’s AFC championship game where he was expected to play a big role in helping to slow Pat...

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills rule out S Rapp, while CB Benford questionable to play in AFC title game at Chiefs

The Buffalo Bills ruled out starting safety Taylor Rapp from playing against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC conference championship game on Sunday and starting cornerback Christ...

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills starting S Taylor Rapp (hip) ruled out vs. Chiefs Buffalo Bills starting safety Taylor Rapp has been ruled out for the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the host Kansas City Chiefs.Hea...

JANUARY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out to face Kansas City Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Rapp (hip/back) is ruled out for Sunday's road AFC Championship Game at Kansas City, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News repor...

Impact Rapp's absence will be a notable blow for Buffalo's secondary, a development which will likely require Cole Bishop to step up as a starter at safety alongside Damar Hamlin. Elsewhere for the Bills' defense, Christian Benford remains in the concussion protocol and missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons. Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) and Matt Milano (hamstring/elbow), meanwhile, upgraded to full practice sessions.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Rapp (hip) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Rapp injured his hip during the Bills' divisional-round win against the Ravens, which has prevented him from participating in the first two practices of the week. A DNP on Friday wouldn't necessarily rule him out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, but participating in at least a limited capacity would indicate that he is progressing in his recovery. If Rapp is ultimately ruled out for Sunday's game, Cole Bishop would be the top candidate to start at safety next to Damar Hamlin.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

As the Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, the Bills aim to spoil the party in Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs are chasing a record third consecutive Super Bowl title, but first they have to beat the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game on Sunday night

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills S Taylor Rapp (back) misses practice, day-to-day Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) were both non-participants in the team’s walkthrough on Wednesd...

JANUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Misses Wednesday's practice Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Rapp (hip) will not practice and remains day-to-day, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Rapp is dealing with a hip injury that forced him to depart Sunday's divisional-round win over the Ravens after playing just 33 percent of defensive snaps. The starting safety will have two more opportunities to upgrade his involvement at practice ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Kansas City, but if Rapp can't get healthy in time to face the Chiefs, Cole Bishop will likely be called upon to start alongside Damar Hamlin.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Experts release new AFC Championship predictions following new reports of Bills' safety Taylor Rapp's hip injury Taylor Rapp’s status for the AFC Championship remains uncertain as the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on January 26th....

JANUARY 21 • SYRACUSE.COM

Bills finally make it back to AFC title game, where their playoff nemesis awaits in Kansas City

After four years, plenty of playoff heartbreak and an offseason roster purge of leadership and skill, the Buffalo Bills are finally returning to the AFC championship game

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered day-to-day Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Rapp is considered day-to-day with a hip injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran safety from Washington exited the Bills' divisional round win over the Ravens due to a hip injury, and McDermott's comments Monday suggest he's got a chance to return for Sunday's AFC Championship game in Kansas City. Rapp's practice participation throughout the week is likely to offer the best insight into whether he can return in time for Sunday's contest. If he's unable to go, expect Cole Bishop to start alongside Damar Hamlin in Buffalo's secondary.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bills S Taylor Rapp injures hip, out vs. Ravens Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp exited Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff game against the visiting Baltimore Ravens with a hip injury.Rapp wa...

JANUARY 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

Done for night Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with Baltimore.

Impact Rapp suffered a hip injury in the first half while making a tackle on Lamar Jackson and he will now be forced to sit out the remainder of the game. In his place, Cole Bishop will continue to operate as the team's primary strong safety versus the Ravens.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Rapp (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with the Ravens.

Impact Rapp picked up a hip injury in the second quarter against Baltimore, exiting the contest as a result. In his absence, Cole Bishop has taken over at strong safety versus the Ravens.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Rapp intercepts the Lamar Jackson pass vs. Baltimore Ravens | Bills vs. Ravens | Divisional Round Taylor Rapp intercepts the Lamar Jackson pass vs. Baltimore Ravens, 01/19/2025

JANUARY 20 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Taylor Rapp: Rematch With Lamar, Henry, & Company; Timbits Timeout Bills safety Taylor Rapp joined One Bills Live after practice and talked about going up against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry again - this...

JANUARY 15 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

McDermott, Allen get latest chance to change Bills' early exit playoff history in hosting Ravens

Accomplished as the Buffalo Bills have been in winning five straight AFC East titles, they can't shake the narrative of coming up short in the playoffs

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Past neck issue Rapp (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Rapp was limited throughout the Bills' week of practice after playing through his neck injury in the Week 17 win over the Jets, and it now appears he'll continue to play through the issue Sunday. Buffalo has already clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs and is expected to rest its starters for most of the Week 18 contest; however, head coach Sean McDermott stated Rapp will still play "a bit" Sunday, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with neck injury Rapp (neck) was a limited participant at the Bills' walk-through practice Wednesday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Rapp was able to play through his neck issue during Sunday's game versus the Jets, so it's likely Buffalo is simply taking a cautious approach ahead of Week 18. If he's able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he would likely go into the weekend without an injury designation.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bills safety Taylor Rapp, 2 other starters return to lineup vs. Jets (Inactives) The Bills are getting healthy at the right time.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SYRACUSE.COM

Set to return Sunday Rapp (neck) is active for Sunday's Week 17 battle against the Jets.

Impact Rapp missed each of Buffalo's past two games due to a neck issue, but he'll be able to take the field against New York. His return comes at a good time for the Bills, as fellow safety Damar Hamlin (ribs) is inactive Sunday. Cole Bishop will likely start alongside Rapp in the Week 17 matchup.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE