Spencer Brown misses practice as Bills release latest injury report

The Buffalo Bills could still be dealing with some significant offensive line questions heading into Sunday's matchup against the New York Jets. Right tackle Spencer Brown was unable to practice Thursday, while three other offensive linemen continued to work through injuries.

Brown, who is dealing with an ankle injury, was downgraded from limited participation on Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday. His status is worth monitoring, with the Bills already managing injuries to Alec Anderson, Dion Dawkins, and Connor McGovern.

Anderson remained limited with an ankle injury, while Dawkins continued to work through a rib issue. McGovern, who was a new addition this week, was also limited by a neck injury. All three have now been limited in each of the first two practice reports of the week.

The situation leaves Buffalo with several questions to answer up front before traveling to face the Jets. Dawkins and Anderson both missed the team's win over Minnesota on Monday, while Brown's availability is now another concern.

The offensive line wasn't the only area to take a hit Thursday. Defensive back Sam Franklin appeared on the injury report for the first time this week with a shoulder injury, participating on a limited basis.

Christian Benford also remained limited as he deals with a wrist injury. The cornerback has been managing the issue since Monday's game against the Vikings. Tight end Dalton Kincaid continued to be limited with an ankle injury, as did he on Wednesday.

There were some encouraging developments elsewhere on the report. Defensive tackle Greg Gaines was a full participant for the second straight day, a positive sign after missing the previous two games with a calf injury. Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders and guard Ar'maj Reed-Adams also practiced fully again.

Buffalo is also continuing to evaluate two players who could potentially return to the active roster. Defensive back Jordan Hancock, currently on injured reserve, and wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who is on the physically unable to perform list, were both full participants for the second consecutive day.

The Bills have not announced a decision on either player. As previously mentioned, Shavers' situation is especially time-sensitive, as Buffalo is approaching the end of his 21-day practice window and will need to decide whether to activate him to the 53-man roster.

If and when the time comes to make the decision on both Shavers and Hancock, it'll lead to corresponding roster moves that could see a couple of players released from the team.

Friday's practice will be Buffalo's final opportunity to make progress before Sunday's divisional matchup. The Bills are scheduled to release their final injury report afterward, which should provide a clearer picture of who will be available against New York.