Joshua Palmer injury update: Bills WR heads into medical tent following awkward landing on tackle

by: Barkley Truax 2 hours ago BarkleyTruax

Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer left Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with an apparent leg injury. Palmer had to be evaluated in the medical tent.

Palmer caught a pass in the middle of the field by QB Josh Allen when he was brought down awkwardly. The Bills WR’s leg appeared to slide underneath him, dragging it across the turf while he was being tackled.

“He had his left ankle taped,” ESPNs Katie George said. “He’s currently in the back of the team box (on the sideline) trying to work through it so he can get back out there as well.”

The ESPN broadcast cut to Palmer on the sideline alongside some of the Bills medical staff early in the second quarter. He appeared to be favoring his leg in the moment. He was originally questionable to return, but was later ruled out in the second half.

Palmer was in the midst of a breakout performance against the Falcons. He caught both of his targets for 60 yards, including a 45-yards reception in the first quarter. The Bills trailed 14-7 at the time he left the game — one yard shy of his season-high with his new team.

Coming into the game, Palmer had caught 12 passes for 174 yards. This 45-yard reception is the longest of his season and tied for the third-longest reception of his career.

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