Bills cornerback's future in question after neck surgery
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The future of one of the Buffalo Bills’ young defensive backs is in doubt.
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General manager Brandon Beane said that cornerback Dorian Strong is still recovering from neck surgery there's uncertainty whether Strong can return to football.
“Dorian, he had a neck procedure done after the season,” Beane said Monday at the NFL’s annual meetings in Phoenix. “It’s just in the healing phase right now. There’s not a lot of rehab to it, just kind of see how it does. It’s a specialized surgery. Beyond that, not a lot of details. It’s still an unknown where that is and whether he’d be able to return.”
Strong, a sixth-round pick in 2025 (No. 177 overall), showed promise before his rookie season was cut short.
He was a surprise starter in Week 1, stepping into the lineup due to injuries in the secondary, and finished with 10 tackles in four games before suffering the neck injury in Week 4.
Strong, 24, was placed on injured reserve in early October and did not return.
Before entering the NFL, Strong spent five years at Virginia Tech, where he recorded 112 tackles, seven interceptions and 28 pass breakups across 53 games. He earned All-ACC honorable mention honors in 2024 and built a reputation as a reliable cover corner with strong ball skills.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Buffalo Bills CB Dorian Strong's future uncertain after neck surgery