TAYLOR RAPP NEWS

Past neck issue Rapp (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Rapp was limited throughout the Bills' week of practice after playing through his neck injury in the Week 17 win over the Jets, and it now appears he'll continue to play through the issue Sunday. Buffalo has already clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs and is expected to rest its starters for most of the Week 18 contest; however, head coach Sean McDermott stated Rapp will still play "a bit" Sunday, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with neck injury Rapp (neck) was a limited participant at the Bills' walk-through practice Wednesday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Rapp was able to play through his neck issue during Sunday's game versus the Jets, so it's likely Buffalo is simply taking a cautious approach ahead of Week 18. If he's able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he would likely go into the weekend without an injury designation.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bills safety Taylor Rapp, 2 other starters return to lineup vs. Jets (Inactives) The Bills are getting healthy at the right time.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SYRACUSE.COM

Set to return Sunday Rapp (neck) is active for Sunday's Week 17 battle against the Jets.

Impact Rapp missed each of Buffalo's past two games due to a neck issue, but he'll be able to take the field against New York. His return comes at a good time for the Bills, as fellow safety Damar Hamlin (ribs) is inactive Sunday. Cole Bishop will likely start alongside Rapp in the Week 17 matchup.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus New York Rapp (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Rapp has missed the Bills' past two contests due to neck and shoulder injuries, but he did get in a round of limited sessions this week, putting Rapp on track for a potential Week 17 return. Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop would be in line for extra reps once again if Rapp is unable to play.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Officially out Rapp (neck) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.

Impact Rapp's absence will be his second in a row due to neck and shoulder issues. With Damar Hamlin (ribs) also out, Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop will be the only healthy true safeties on the roster.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Rapp (neck) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.

Impact Rapp's absence will be his second in a row due to neck and shoulder issues. With Damar Hamlin (ribs) also out, Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop will be the only healthy safeties on the roster.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Friday, questionable vs. NE Rapp (neck/shoulder) will be limited in Friday's practice and is questionable for this weekend's outing against New England, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Rapp missed his second game of the season in Buffalo's win this past weekend against Detroit, and he's now at risk of missing back-to-back matchups. The veteran is joined by safety Damar Hamlin on the questionable list, which could prime Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop for more playing time like last week.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Bills without S Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin vs. Lions Buffalo Bills safeties Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp, who were questionable for the road game against the Detroit Lions, were on the inactive...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting safeties Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin inactive for Bills' game at Detroit The Bills will be without both of their starting safeties today at Detroit.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Inactive Sunday Rapp (neck/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact The starting safety played last week with the same injuries but missed practice Wednesday. Rapp has played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 11 of the 12 games he's appeared in this season. With Rapp and Damar Hamlin (back) both out, Kareem Jackson and Cole Bishop are the next men up at safety for the Bills.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Detroit Rapp (neck/shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Rapp wasn't given an injury designation ahead of last Sunday's loss to the Rams due to the same injuries, and he went on to play all 77 defensive snaps. It's unclear if he suffered some sort of setback, but Rapp was unable to practice earlier in the week. Fellow starting safety Damar Hamlin (back) is also questionable for Sunday after he was downgraded to DNP on Thursday with a new injury. Already without starting CB Rasul Douglas (knee), Buffalo's secondary could be severely shorthanded against Detroit's high-octane offense.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Wednesday Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Rapp (neck) will not practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Rapp played 100 percent of defensive snaps during Buffalo's loss to the Rams in Week 14, in which he tallied a season-high 13 tackles (eight solo), but he appears to have picked up a neck injury in the process. The Bills are only hosting a walkthrough practice Wednesday, so Rapp's participation level, or lack thereof, Thursday will be more telling as to his chances of suiting up Sunday against Detroit.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 13 tackles in loss Rapp finished with 13 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.

Impact Rapp also played on all 72 defensive snaps. The safety has played on every defensive snap in seven of the 12 games he's played in this season. Rapp has 75 tackles (42 solo), six passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Rapp (neck/shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.

Impact The veteran safety appeared to be in jeopardy of missing Buffalo's Week 13 contest after logging a week of limited practice sessions due to shoulder and neck injuries. However, Friday's injury report suggests he'll play through the issues Sunday. Expect Rapp to start alongside Damar Hamlin as part of the Bills' top safety duo.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in Thursday's practice Rapp (neck/shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Rapp is working through neck and shoulder injuries, which he presumably picked up during the Bills' win over the 49ers this past Sunday. He'll have to log a full practice Friday in order to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Rams. Rapp has logged 62 tackles (34 solo), six pass defenses (including two interceptions) and one forced fumble across 11 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injuries Rapp (neck/shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.

Impact Rapp appears to have sustained neck and shoulder injuries in Buffalo's blowout win over the 49ers on Sunday night, despite playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps and recording six total tackles and one forced fumble. If he's unable to suit up for the Bills' Week 14 matchup against the Rams, rookie Cole Bishop would see increased work with the first-team secondary.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forces crucial fumble in rout of SF Rapp recorded six tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble in a 35-10 Week 13 win over San Francisco on Sunday.

Impact Rapp tied for second on the Bills with his six stops. He also made a big play with Buffalo leading 21-3 early in the third quarter, punching the ball away from Kyle Juszczyk at the Bills' one-yard line to demoralize the Niners after they appeared to be headed for a score. Rapp has finished with at least six stops in six of his past seven games and has a shot at recording triple-digit tackles for the second time in his career with 62 through 11 contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE