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Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor did not play in Weeks 6 and 7 after he suffered an MCL sprain when Tennessee Titans linebacker Zach Brown brought him down with a horse-collar tackle in Week 5.

However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

Taylor Active for Week 9

Sunday, Nov. 8

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

Latest on Taylor's Practice Status

Wednesday, Nov. 4

The Bills announced that Taylor was a full participant in practice all week.

Taylor Comments on Recovery, Availability

Monday, Nov. 2

"I'm 100 percent and fully confident in going out there and playing on my knee," Taylor announced, according to Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News. He also said he feels he is at full strength for the first time this season and won't hesitate to run when needed.

Taylor added he isn't sure if he'll need to wear a brace to protect and stabilize his knee during the game, but he doesn't expect to be restricted after he "turned the corner" during the bye.

Ryan Comments on Taylor's Potential Return

Monday, Nov. 2

"We expect Tyrod Taylor to be back, [100 percent], and ready to play on Sunday," head coach Rex Ryan announced following Monday's practice. On Oct. 25, Ryan said he was "confident" Taylor will be able to return against the Miami Dolphins.

Taylor's Absence Was Major Blow for Bills Offense

Taylor had never started a game in four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, appearing in just 14 contests and attempting 35 passes. His work paid off, however, as the Bills announced he would be their starting quarterback Aug. 31.

He's provided the type of spark the team hoped for when it brought him in from Baltimore. He ranked seventh in the NFL in passer rating and 13th in total QBR through the first five weeks of the season.

With a running game that has been decimated by injuries, as Anthony Dixon, Karlos Williams and Cierre Wood (placed on injured reserve) are all suffering from health issues, even more pressure is on the quarterback's shoulders in Buffalo.

Manuel replaced Taylor against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, completing 28 of 42 passes for 263 yards along with a touchdown and an interception. Manuel started again in Week 7 and completed 24 of 42 pass attempts for 298 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Jaguars.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com unless otherwise noted.

