Rapp (hip) recorded 82 tackles (48 solo), two interceptions and a forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2024.
Rapp was stuck on the depth chart behind Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde in 2023, but with their departures last offseason, Rapp was called on to be a regular starter in 2024. He played relatively well on a per-snap basis, but the time he missed due to injury kept him from making any huge waves in terms of raw stat totals. He's set to return to Buffalo in 2025, and his spot in the starting lineup could depend largely on whether the Bills are able to re-sign Damar Hamlin.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Ruled out to face Kansas City
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Rapp (hip/back) is ruled out for Sunday's road AFC Championship Game at Kansas City, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Rapp's absence will be a notable blow for Buffalo's secondary. This is a development that will likely require Cole Bishop to step up as a starter at safety alongside Damar Hamlin. Elsewhere for the Bills' defense, Christian Benford remains in the concussion protocol and missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons. Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) and Matt Milano (hamstring/elbow), meanwhile, upgraded to full practice sessions.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Rapp (hip) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Rapp injured his hip during the Bills' divisional-round win against the Ravens, which has prevented him from participating in the first two practices of the week. A DNP on Friday wouldn't necessarily rule him out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, but participating in at least a limited capacity would indicate that he is progressing in his recovery. If Rapp is ultimately ruled out for Sunday's game, Cole Bishop would be the top candidate to start at safety next to Damar Hamlin.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Rapp (hip/back) will not practice and remains day-to-day, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Rapp is dealing with a hip injury that forced him to depart Sunday's divisional-round win over the Ravens after playing just 33 percent of defensive snaps. The starting safety will have two more opportunities to upgrade his involvement at practice ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Kansas City, but if Rapp can't get healthy in time to face the Chiefs, Cole Bishop will likely be called upon to start alongside Damar Hamlin.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Considered day-to-day
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Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Rapp is considered day-to-day with a hip injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
The veteran safety from Washington exited the Bills' divisional-round win over the Ravens due to a hip injury, and McDermott's comments Monday suggest he's got a chance to return for Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Kansas City. Rapp's practice participation throughout the week is likely to offer the best insight into whether he can return in time for Sunday's contest. If he's unable to go, expect Cole Bishop to start alongside Damar Hamlin in Buffalo's secondary.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Done for night
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Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with Baltimore.
Rapp suffered a hip injury in the first half while making a tackle on Lamar Jackson, and he will now be forced to sit out the remainder of the game. In his place, Cole Bishop will continue to operate as the team's primary strong safety versus the Ravens.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Questionable to return Sunday
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Rapp (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with the Ravens.
Rapp picked up a hip injury in the second quarter against Baltimore, exiting the contest as a result. In his absence, Cole Bishop has taken over at strong safety versus the Ravens.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Past neck issue
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Rapp (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Still dealing with neck injury
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Rapp (neck) was a limited participant at the Bills' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Questionable versus New York
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Rapp (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Inactive Sunday
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Rapp (neck/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Non-participant Wednesday
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Rapp (neck) will not practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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 regarding his chances of suiting up Sunday against Detroit.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Makes 13 tackles in loss
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Rapp finished with 13 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Ready for Sunday
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Rapp (neck/shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Picks up injuries
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Rapp (neck/shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Forces crucial fumble in rout of SF
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Rapp recorded six tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble in a 35-10 Week 13 win over San Francisco on Sunday.
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.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Picks off Flacco in Week 10
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Rapp registered seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 30-20 win over Indianapolis.
Rapp logged his first interception of the 2024 regular season Sunday. He picked off a deep pass from Joe Flacco intended for Alec Pierce early in the fourth quarter, which led to a two-yard rushing touchdown by James Cook 13 plays later. Through nine regular-season games, Rapp has accumulated 50 tackles (28 solo) and five pass defenses (including one interception).
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Tallies 10 stops vs. Dolphins
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Rapp recorded 10 total tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins.
Rapp has played 100.0 percent of the Bills' defensive snaps in three of their last four games, recording 30 total tackles and three passes defending during that span. The Washington product ranks fourth on Buffalo's defense with 43 total tackles through eight appearances this season. Expect Rapp to continue starting alongside Damar Hamlin as the Bills' top safeties when the team travels to Indianapolis in Week 10.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Plays every snap versus Jets
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Rapp recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Monday night's win over the Jets.
Rapp played all 63 defensive snaps, logging 100 percent of the snap share for the first time since Week 1. It was Rapp's first game back after he suffered a Week 4 concussion. In addition to the eight tackles, Rapp racked up a season-best three pass breakups in the secondary. Rapp and Damar Hamlin have formed Buffalo's new tandem at safety this year.
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Bills' Taylor Rapp: Downgraded to out
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Rapp (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the Ravens.
The safety left the field after making a hit on Baltimore running back Derrick Henry during the first half. Rapp made two tackles (one solo) before exiting. Cole Bishop is his backup.
