Bills vs. Jets Injury Report: George Wilson, Naaman Roosevelt Out

by MattRichWarren on Nov 25, 2011 1:00 PM EST in Buffalo Bills News

The Buffalo Bills will be without safety George Wilson for the second consecutive week when they take on the New York Jets this weekend and a few others will be joining him on the sidelines.

In addition to the loss of Fred Jackson, who was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week with a leg fracture, wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt (shoulder) has been ruled out for this weekend's game. In his place will be Kamar Aiken, who was elevated from the practice squad when Donald Jones was placed on injured reserve

David Nelson, who had been limited while continuing to overcome the illness that drained the wideout last week, practiced fully on Friday as did Stevie Johnson who is dealing with a shoulder injury. Nelson and Johnson are listed as probable as is tackle Demetrius Bell. Despite being healthy once again, Bell will remain on the bench in favor of rookie Chris Hairston at left tackle. Having some depth on the offensive line is something the Bills have been sorely lacking.

In addition to Wilson (neck), kicker Rian Lindell (shoulder) was also ruled out for this weekend's game. He was on the practice field Thursday and Friday which signifies he could be close to a return. Da'Norris Searcy will start in place of Wilson for the second consecutive week while Dave Rayner will substitute for Lindell a week after booting two field goals against the Dolphins.

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I think I’d rather see Kamar Aiken ahead of Martin. Martin has done nothing in his career, at least we could be pleasantly surprised by Aiken.

by NordicBillsfan on Nov 25, 2011 1:17 PM EST reply actions

Chris Brown mentioned that as a possibility.

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 25, 2011 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed. Aiken also has an outside chance at being an outside receiver, so its best to get him involved in as many plays as possible.

by DynamicHero22 on Nov 25, 2011 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

Have to hope that Chandler can have a career game X 2.

by zipper on Nov 25, 2011 1:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

With so many receivers down

We won’t be able to scheme our way out of this one.

We will actually have to ask our guys to beat there guys one on one. Perish the thought.

by Wien on Nov 25, 2011 2:39 PM EST reply actions

The defense would have to be at least able to stop a grandmother pushing a shopping cart before an offensive scheme would even come into play.

by Morningw00d on Nov 25, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions

Chan Gailey once won a game as OC of the Steelers when they had one true WR.

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 25, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

Must have been nice having that Steelers D to fall back on in a time when offenses weren’t as potent and pass happy as they are now.

by Wien on Nov 25, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

Feels like the Bills are fielding their JV team at this point

1964 and 1965 League Champions, and don't you forget it!

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by Rob B on Nov 25, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions

Arguably, our best 4 players are out (Jackson, Williams, Wood, Wilson)

4 of our 6 receivers that made the roster are out (Jones, Parrish, Easley, Roosevelt)

Arguably, our best OLB is out (Merriman)

Arguably, our best corner is out (McGee)

And the only guys that I’ve named that will come back this season are Wilson and Roosevelt.

by billsfan4life on Nov 25, 2011 5:18 PM EST up reply actions

Don't forget Lindell

We’d be 7-3 if he hadn’t gotten hurt, for sure

by paulmm3 on Nov 25, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions

roosevelt did not make the roster originally

by billsstein on Nov 25, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions

This team needs an exorcism

"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."

by chaucer on Nov 25, 2011 8:30 PM EST reply actions

Ouch. Wow. No wonder we’re so bad recently. This is truly painful.

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by bflogrl on Nov 25, 2011 9:21 PM EST reply actions

This is great...

I was legitimately looking forward to seeing #18 on the field for the first game televised in the area this season… supposedly, anyway; the schedule has it listed as of yesterday despite a Jacksonville game being at the same time, and I’m pretty sure they’re not hosting an NFC team. Instead…

Well, actually, this is going to be a game where if we score two touchdowns we’ll be inducing shock and awe among all the experts, and weirdly I think we’ll get two and some kicks. Tell you the truth, if Dareus and Moats, and obviously Searcy and A-Wil, step up and harass Sanchez and company, that might be enough. Pretty big if, though.

"The soul collectors are going to be in full charge mode this Sunday" -- abayarde

by Orlando John on Nov 25, 2011 11:28 PM EST reply actions

The torture never stops....

To the tune of Zappa’s “The Torture never stops”….

Players keep dropping like flies in this season of despair
Jackson, Williams and the rest couldn’t escape the team doctor’s injury care
Getting stomped 3 games in a row has made us all realize
The depth is so bad that it has lead to the Bills quick demise
Who needs Evans, Hangman and Poz
When we have Jones, Brown, Davis and a handful of other flops
Just believe the owner after all he is smarter than “The Wizard of OZ”!
The torture never stops
The torture never stops

"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."

Woody Hayes / Thee Ohio State

by Goose22 on Nov 26, 2011 10:33 AM EST reply actions

We have them right where we want them!

The Jets have beaten the Bills pretty bad 4 times in a row now. But this time they don’t have the advantage of seeing us on film, yes we are the same team, same formations, but almost completly new presonel. Center, reciever, running back, safety, left tackle, slot reciever, left guard, kick returner, punt returner, cornerback, middle linebacker, outsidelinebacker, nickle back, even FG kicker, who knows the way things are going for this team maybe more by game day or even game time! The point is this could be a Blessing in disguise, a fresh outlook, new formations have to be taken seriously. on the other hand we know who they are, what they like and how they’re most likely going to attack and defend us. like I said we have them right where we want them. Go Bills!

by atsnigduh2u on Nov 26, 2011 2:01 PM EST reply actions