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Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor cleared to face New York Jets

Wednesday 6 September 2017 15:35, UK

Tyrod Taylor passes during a game against the Miami Dolphins
Image: Tyrod Taylor is fit to face the New York Jets

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been cleared from concussion protocol and will start in the season opener against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott made the announcement before the team returned to practice on Wednesday following a day off.

Taylor passed his final concussion-related test after returning to practice on Monday.

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 26: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after being sacked against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter dur
Image: Tyrod Taylor reacts after being sacked against the Baltimore Ravens

He has been out since being hurt during the second series of Buffalo's 13-9 preseason loss at Baltimore on August 26.

With Taylor's status previously uncertain, the Bills faced the possibility of starting rookie Nathan Peterman.

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Buffalo also shuffled its quarterbacks this week by signing free agent Joe Webb and placing T.J. Yates on injured reserve. Yates also sustained a concussion against Baltimore.

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