Bills DT Ed Oliver exits game vs Panthers with biceps injury

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver suffered a biceps injury late in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Oliver had recently returned from a four-game absence earlier in the season due to an ankle injury and had already made an impact in the first half with a sack and tackles for loss. The Bills, leading 19-3 at halftime, had to rely on other defensive linemen such as Deone Walker, Larry Ogunjobi, and Jordan Phillips after Oliver's exit, especially with DaQuan Jones inactive due to a calf injury. Despite the setback, the Bills' offense was dominant, led by James Cook's 153 rushing yards and a touchdown, as well as quarterback Josh Allen's contributions. The team also regained depth on the defensive line with the return of Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi from suspensions. Oliver's injury adds to the Bills' ongoing challenges on defense but they maintained a strong lead at halftime.