Alford (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Per Lysowski, coach Joe Brady said Thursday that the ankle injury Alford sustained in Week 4 versus New England is not expected to be a long-term problem. The Bills' matchup against the Rams in Week 5 won't kick off until Monday, so Alford will have an extra day to potentially get right in anticipation of that contest.