Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Friday that Gilliam (hip) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Gilliam downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Buffalo's Week 9 contest. The Toledo product's next opportunity to play will come in Week 10, when the Bills travel to Indianapolis.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Limited to special teams
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Gilliam played all 26 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Titans.
For the first time all season, Gilliam didn't take the field on offense as the Bills went without a fullback. The Bills hadn't featured Gilliam much on offense prior to Week 7, as he hadn't exceeded seven snaps in any of the previous six games and didn't carry the ball or draw a target.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: No touches in blowout win
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Gilliam played seven of the Bills' 64 snaps on offense and went without a carry or target in the team's 47-10 win over the Jaguars on Monday.
The fullback has now taken the field for three, five and seven snaps on offense over the first three games of the season and has yet to earn a touch as a ballcarrier or pass catcher. He'll continue to serve mostly as a lead blocker and special-teams contributor whenever he takes the field.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Filling lead-blocker role
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Gilliam played 14 of the Bills' 68 snaps on offense and went without a carry or target in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Cowboys.
The fullback recorded a career-high eight catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in 15 games in 2022, but the Bills haven't gone out of their way to keep him involved in the passing attack this season. Over his 14 appearances to date, Gilliam has drawn just one target, which he turned into a three-yard reception.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Back at practice
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Gilliam (groin) returned to the practice field on Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Gilliam has been sidelined since Aug. 7 with a groin injury, but his return to practice indicates he is trending in the right direction. Seeing as though he is the only fullback on Buffalo's roster, his presence alone allows them to expand their playbook with certain sets.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Nearing return
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Gilliam (groin) should return to practice this week, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Gilliam first missed practice Monday and then was unable to take the field for the remainder of the week, including the team's preseason game against the Colts on Saturday. Although it's still not clear exactly when he'll return, it appears the Toledo product will be back in action sooner rather than later.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Full go Thursday
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Gilliam (ankle) was a full participant during practice Thursday, and he does not carry a game status ahead of Saturday's contest versus Miami.
Gilliam did not practice Week 14 due to an ankle injury, causing him to miss his first game of the season Sunday against the Jets. The fullback then worked his way back as a limited participant during practice Tuesday and Wednesday, and he'll be good to go again for Saturday's divisional matchup. Gilliam has not recorded an offensive statistic since Week 6, though he should reprise his roles as a core special-teamer and blocker in the run game.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Starts week limited
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Gilliam (ankle) was limited during Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Gilliam was unable to practice last week and missed the team's Week 14 win over the Jets. His ability to participate in limited fashion Tuesday is a step in the right direction for the 25-year-old. He'll continue to work to be ready for Saturday's game with the Dolphins as the week progresses.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Unavailable for Week 14
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Gilliam (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Gilliam will miss his first contest of the year Week 14 after he suffered an ankle injury at some point over the last week or so. The fullback doesn't typically see many looks in the Bills offense, so it's unlikely that his absence will carry much of an impact. Considering he's the only fullback on the team's roster, the Bills may need to elevate someone from the practice squad or operate with one of their current running backs in that role versus New York.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Sidelined during practice
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Gilliam (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
This is the second consecutive DNP for Gilliam as the team preps for a divisional showdown with the Jets on Sunday. The 25-year-old has yet to miss a game this season, so although his offensive snaps are limited, it's unclear what the team would do without the only fullback on its roster. Gilliam will work to return to the practice field Friday, where his status will likely provide a better outlook for his potential availability Week 14.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Goes without target in Week 5
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Gilliam played seven of the Bills' 56 snaps on offense and didn't log a carry or target in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Steelers.
After drawing six targets between Weeks 2 and 3, Gilliam has now gone without a target in two straight games while playing only 14 snaps in total. The fullback's usage on offense is likely to wax and wane depending on how many short-yardage situations the Bills find themselves in during a given game.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Finds end zone in blowout
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Gilliam logged two receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Monday's 41-7 win over the Titans.
Gilliam put the Bills on the board with 9:07 left in the first quarter, when he reeled in an 11-yard pass from Josh Allen for a score. After inking a two-year extension in August, Gilliam has more job security than most fullbacks around the league, but that doesn't mean he'll be a focal point of the offense. The three targets were a career-high total for Gilliam, who hasn't played more than 42 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps in any of his 18 games across the past two seasons.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Will be available Sunday
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Gilliam (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
Gilliam was able to log a full practice Friday for the first time in two weeks and will be available Sunday after a one-game absence due to the ankle injury. However, the 6-foot fullback has only produced 18 yards across 11 appearances this season, so he doesn't warrant any fantasy consideration.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Left off injury report
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Gilliam (knee) was absent from Tuesday's injury report.
Gilliam's injury is no longer a concern after he missed the final two games of the season, and he'll be ready for Saturday's wild-card game against the Colts. The rookie fullback/tight end played in 14 games during the regular season, mostly as a special-teams contributor.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Missing another week
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Gilliam (knee) won't suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Gilliam is set to close out the regular season with back-to-back missed games, though it's possible that the fullback will manage to return during the playoffs. On a positive note for Buffalo, McDermott didn't rule out any other players for Week 17.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: No-go for MNF
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Gilliam has been ruled out for Monday's game at New England due to knee/hamstring injuries, the Bills' official site reports.
Gilliam sees the bulk of his snaps on special teams, so the Bills will have to dig a little deeper on those units Monday as they shoot for the No. 2 seed in the AFC after clinching the AFC East crown already.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Misses Thursday's session
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Gilliam (knee/hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.
Gilliam is the one guy on the Bills' roster capable of playing fullback even though he also serves as a depth tight end, though he's really more of a special teams guy at this stage of his career. We'll see if he can upgrade his practice participation ahead of Monday's game at New England.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Practices fully Friday
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Gilliam (hamstring) returned to full practice participation Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
The fullback's full practice participation suggests he'll be able to suit up Monday against the 49ers. Gilliam has caught only two passes all season, though one went for a touchdown.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: Opportunity knocks?
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Gilliam could be forced into action on offense Sunday against the Jets with three others in the tight end room being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Tight end Dawson Knox tested positive for the virus while three others members of the tight end corps were deemed to be in close proximity to him at some point. Tyler Kroft was not part of that group because, in a nice twist of fate, he took a personal day to be with his newborn baby. Gilliam, who shifted from fullback to tight end earlier this season, was spared as well, as perhaps he was spending time mostly in special teams meetings. While he only has seen 13 offensive snaps this season, that could change out of necessity Week 7. We don't think that makes Gilliam a fantasy factor on almost any level, but don't be surprised either if he shows up in a key play or two. The rookie scored a touchdown Week 2.
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Bills' Reggie Gilliam: First pro TD
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Gilliam caught his only target for a one-yard score in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.
When you're an undrafted free agent who found a way to stick with the team and your very first NFL target goes for a touchdown in a tight game, life is good. Gilliam switched from fullback to tight end during training camp, as the Bills have seemingly mostly phased out the FB position of their offense. He's deep down the tight end depth chart, but with blocking guru Lee Smith being a game-day inactive Sunday and starter Dawson Knox trying to get back from a concussion, perhaps another end-zone look could be in store for the rookie from Toledo.
