Bills news: Josh Allen to start, Dion Dawkins tests positive for COVID
In this Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw a pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Bills general manager Brandon Beane faces making two critical high-priced decisions by Monday, May 3, 2021, in determining whether to commit some $35 million in combined salary to pick up the fifth-year options and retain the rights of quarterback Josh Allen and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds through the 2022 season.[(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)]
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WHEC) – Some mixed news out of a Friday media briefing with Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott.
The coach confirmed that Josh Allen will be starting at quarterback, despite his foot sprain suffered during Sunday’s loss to Tampa Bay.
"He seems to be able to execute the job description that goes along with the quarterback position," McDermott said.
The bad news is LT Dion Dawkins has tested positive for COVID-19 and is on the reserve/COVID list. This is Dawkins second bout with COVID. He previously shared his four-day hospital stay and how he feared for his life. He has not been ruled out yet for Sunday.
The Bills had previously announced WR Emmanuel Sanders will be out with a knee injury.
The Bills are home Sunday against the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m.