Bills DC Bobby Babich gives two-word instructions to star linebacker Matt Milano

Jarrett Bailey

Bills DC Bobby Babich gives two-word instructions to star linebacker Matt Milano image

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The Buffalo Bills have had a bad string of injury luck to begin training camp. Their number of players who have missed practice due to injury is already in the double-digits after one week. And while none of the injuries are seen as anything serious or season-threatening, it is a bit of a concern to see so many players missing time.

However, one player who has remained healthy is star linebacker Matt Milano. The Bills' star missed over a year of action from 2023 to 2024 with leg and bice injuries, but is hoping to log a complete season in 2025. Defensive coordinator Bobby Babich was asked about Milano, and his message to the star linebacker after a week of practices.

"Stay healthy," Babich said.

Milano reworked his contract this offseason, making him a free agent in 2026 and reduces his 2025 base pay to $3.6 million. The Boston College product is entering his ninth season in Buffalo. He has 504 career tackles and 10 interceptions.

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Jarrett Bailey

Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.