Dalton Kincaid injury update gives definite answer on Bills TE's status in Week 16

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The Buffalo Bills received some really good injury news regarding tight end Dalton Kincaid on Friday.

After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury, Kincaid returned to the practice field on Friday and was a full participant.

Head coach Sean McDermott doesn't believe the knee issue will cause the young tight end to miss Sunday's game versus the Cleveland Browns.

"Bills TE Dalton Kincaid will practice on Friday," Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic said on X. "Sean McDermott said they are just trying to manage the knee injury with reps. He said at this point, they don't feel like it's something that's going to keep Kincaid out of the game Sunday vs. The Browns, but didn't want to commit to it."

Kincaid, who has been a key part of Buffalo's offense this season, tallied three receptions for 34 yards in last week's victory over the New England Patriots. The Utah product has appeared in 10 games in 2025, hauling in 36 receptions for 523 yards and five touchdowns.

Moving forward, the Bills will need Kincaid to stay healthy and be a major contributor in Joe Brady's offense. The 2023 first-round pick has struggled with injuries over the last two years, missing four games in 2024 and already being held out of three this season due to a hamstring injury.

It doesn't sound like Kincaid is dealing with another injury that could keep him out of action for an extended period of time, but it would be wise to keep an eye on his situation.

After playing the Browns in Week 16, Buffalo will conclude the regular season with two home games versus the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets. Let's see if Kincaid can finish strong and gain some momentum heading into the postseason.

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