If the Buffalo Bills truly believe that former All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano had nothing left in the tank, then the organization would not have made an effort to bring him back...even if they needed Milano to take a pay cut.
The fact of the matter is that the Bills aren't giving up on the 30-year-old linebacker and his role as a captain and former All-Pro is a big reason why.
Having a strong relationship with head coach Sean McDermott certainly won't hurt either.
"There's a real mental component to that also, of him being able to get himself back mentally, that, hey, I can still do this, and I can still do it, not just do it, but do it at a high level like Matt Milano used to do it," said McDermott. "I applaud him for his mental ability and his ability to push through overall, until he found a rhythm that I think he said, hey, you know what, I can do this, and you saw that at moments. Not as consistent as he once was, but going into the offseason now not needing another surgery, or not having to rehab, will be important for him."
Despite a strong run in 2022, Milano has played in just nine games combined in the last two seasons. Multiple injuries have kept him off the field, and are a big reason why there is concern about his long-term viability this offseason.
Buffalo takes care of their older stars, though. And it is why the organization won't give up on Milano just yet.
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This story was originally published March 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM.
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