ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen has been cleared to take part in Monday’s walk-through follow and play within the crew’s recreation in opposition to the Miami Dolphins on Thursday evening, coach Sean McDermott mentioned Monday.
Allen injured his left (non-throwing) hand within the crew’s 34-28 Week 1 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
The Payments can be with out 2023 second-team All-Professional nickel cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm) within the recreation in opposition to the Dolphins after he left Sunday’s recreation on the primary drive. Cam Lewis is the crew’s backup nickel. McDermott didn’t have a timeline on his return and mentioned they’re nonetheless doing “analysis” into that. The coach additionally mentioned it “is wanting like” defensive finish Dawuane Smoot (toe) can be dominated out for Thursday’s recreation.
Allen appeared to endure his damage on a dashing landing within the fourth quarter throughout which he leaped over Cardinals security Budda Baker to succeed in the tip zone. His left hand was holding on to the ball, and he fell into his proper elbow as he made contact with the turf.
Allen’s left hand and wrist had been wrapped by athletic trainers on the sideline, and he remained within the recreation. He mentioned after the sport that his hand was “high quality” and did go into the X-ray room on the stadium. His hand was not wrapped within the postgame locker room.
The quarterback has not missed a recreation since his rookie yr.
“I do not suppose so,” McDermott mentioned when requested whether or not he anticipates any points for Allen taking snaps underneath middle. “He was capable of do it, and so we’ll simply see the way it goes at present greater than something.”
Allen on Sunday grew to become the second participant in NFL historical past to have a number of dashing and passing touchdowns in 4 video games. He recovered from a sack-fumble on the primary drive of the sport by finishing 18 of 23 passes (78.3%) for 232 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally had 9 carries for 39 yards and the 2 dashing touchdowns.
“The primary dashing landing, I form of lowered the shoulder, understanding that was a nook,” Allen mentioned Sunday. “Second time, I knew it was Budda, and Budda’s a superb participant and he’ll lay the growth on you, so I made a decision to go up and over, however in all probability cannot make a residing doing that, however right here we’re.”
