Oct 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (85) runs the ball against Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (59) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay underwent left knee surgery Monday and will be out multiple weeks, coach Sean McDermott told reporters.
While McDermott said that had yet to speak to doctors about the severity of the injury, multiple outlets reported that Clay sustained a torn meniscus and MCL sprain following a low hit from safety Shawn Williams during Sunday’s 20-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
“Next man up, that’s what we do,” McDermott said, per ESPN. “That’s what happens in the league. Sometimes this happens. We’ve gotten hit a little bit by the injury bug.”
Nick O’Leary is expected to see additional snaps in place of the 28-year-old Clay, who has 20 receptions for a club-best 258 yards and two touchdowns this season.
O’Leary collected a career-high five catches for 54 yards versus the Bengals.
