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Sep 23, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) runs with the ball after making a catch for a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Christian Braswell (21) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Bills WR Khalil Shakir, DT Ed Oliver out vs. Texans

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Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, defensive tackles Ed Oliver and Austin Johnson and safety Taylor Rapp have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the host Houston Texans, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott announced Friday.

Shakir (ankle), Johnson (oblique) and Rapp (concussion protocol) did not practice all week after sustaining their respective injuries in the Bills’ 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday. Oliver, however, sustained a hamstring injury during practice on Thursday.

Shakir leads the Bills in catches (18), receiving yards (230) and receiving touchdowns (two). Tight end Dalton Kincaid has 13 catches for 132 yards and wideout Keon Coleman has eight and 126, respectively.

Rookie Cole Bishop is expected to be elevated into a starting role opposite safety Damar Hamlin with Rapp sidelined. Bishop is a second-round pick out of Utah.

–Field Level Media

Jan 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) defends against Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) during the second half of an NFC Wild Card playoff football game at SoFi Stadium. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 34-11. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rams could get back OT Andrew Whitworth, S Taylor Rapp vs. Niners

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Left tackle Andrew Whitworth and safety Taylor Rapp likely will be back in action for the Los Angeles Rams when they host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, coach Sean McVay said Monday.

Whitworth sat out the Rams’ 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional-playoff round after sustaining a knee injury in Los Angeles’ wild-card victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

His replacement against the Buccaneers, Joe Noteboom, sustained a pectoral strain on the final drive, leaving his status for this week uncertain, according to McVay.

Rapp didn’t appear in either of the teams’ playoff games because of a concussion.

Linebacker Ernest Jones, who was designated to return from injured reserve last week but wasn’t activated, could play a role this week. Jones missed the final two regular-season games and the first two playoff games with an ankle injury.

“He’s definitely the guy who could potentially factor into the plans this week,” McVay said.

The Rams will be looking to shake off two regular-season losses to the 49ers, 31-10 on Nov. 15 in Santa Clara, Calif., and 27-24 in overtime on Jan. 9 in Inglewood, Calif.

–Field Level Media

Jan 9, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rams S Taylor Rapp (concussion) ruled out vs. Cardinals

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Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp was ruled out of Monday night’s NFC wild-card game with the Arizona Cardinals due to his concussion.

Rapp was unable to clear the protocol and Los Angeles coach Sean McVay on Saturday termed his upcoming absence as “a big loss for us.”

The 24-year-old Rapp was hurt during the regular-season finale against the San Francisco 49ers.

“He’s doing everything in his power to get back as quickly as possible,” McVay told reporters.

In addition to Rapp (94 tackles, four interceptions), Los Angeles lost 23-year-old strong safety Jordan Fuller (114 tackles) to a season-ending ankle injury.

The injuries led the Rams to lure six-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle out of retirement. Los Angeles signed Weddle to its practice squad and McVay said Weddle will be activated prior to Monday’s game.

Weddle, 37, hasn’t played in an NFL game in just over two years when he played in the Rams’ final regular-season game in 2019.

“He’s done a great job,” McVay said of Weddle. “He’s brought a great energy. He’s a great communicator. He’s a great leader. He’ll be ready to go. What exactly that role looks like, we’re still working through. Got a lot of confidence in (expected starters) Nick Scott and Terrell Burgess as well.”

Also, running back Buddy Howell (hamstring) is doubtful and receiver Van Jefferson (shoulder) is questionable.

Arizona listed six players as questionable, including running back James Conner and left guard Justin Pugh (calf).

–Field Level Media