Sammy Watkins Injury: Updates on Bills Star's Ankle and Return

Joe PantornoOct 18, 2015

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins sprained his ankle while scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. After missing Week 7, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

Watkins Active for Week 9

Sunday, Nov. 8

The Bills announced Watkins is available to play against the Miami Dolphins.

Latest on Watkins' Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 6

Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News reported Watkins took part in individual drills early in practice on Friday but was not on the field for the team drills.

Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News provided an image of Watkins in practice on Thursday:

Ryan Comments on Watkins' Recovery

Monday, Nov. 2

According to the Bills' Twitter account, head coach Rex Ryan said he felt "good" about Watkins' recovery following practice.

Watkins Seen on Crutches

Monday, Oct. 19

NFL.com's Conor Orr, citing Sky Sports' live feed of the Bills' arrival in London, noted Watkins was still using crutches and wearing a walking boot on his left foot for protection.

SiriusXM NFL Radio provided an image of Watkins in the locker room during Week 6:

Watkins Comments on Ankle Injury

Sunday, Oct. 18

The wide receiver voiced his frustration to Joe Buscaglia of WKBW while making quite a claim:

Bills Offense Struggling to Shake Injury Woes

Watkins is just one of the Bills' big playmakers to have battled the injury bug this season. LeSean McCoy, Tyrod Taylor and Karlos Williams have all missed time with various ailments.

Watkins' speed and catching prowess have made him a marked man for opposing defenses, as he recorded just seven receptions for 99 yards going into Week 6. He was on pace for a big game before the injury, with four receptions for 48 yards and the aforementioned score.

Taylor, who won his first starting gig this year, has shown in the first half of the season he can survive by spreading the ball around to different receivers. The loss of Watkins hurt Buffalo's depth at wide receiver, so the team will be thankful he is ready to play.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.