Coach Sean McDermott in Shock After Devastating Injury Update on Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo, NY – November 12, 2025

What started as a typical postgame medical check has now turned into the darkest headline of the Buffalo Bills’ season.

Head coach Sean McDermott was reportedly stunned and speechless after team doctors delivered a grim update regarding Dalton Kincaid’s hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s 30–13 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Sources close to the situation describe the diagnosis as “worse than expected.”

Initial scans suggested a partial hamstring tear — but further MRI results revealed severe fiber damage and possible nerve involvement. One team insider said quietly,

“We’re not talking about a few missed games anymore. We’re talking about something that could change his entire career.”

The Nightmare No One Saw Coming

Kincaid, just 25 years old, was having the best stretch of his young career — leading Buffalo in red-zone targets and ranking among the top three NFL tight ends in efficiency.

But as he limped off the field at Hard Rock Stadium, clutching his right leg, something about his expression told the truth before the scans did. He wasn’t just hurt — he knew.

Coach McDermott, normally composed, was seen leaving the medical room late that night visibly shaken. One witness recalled,

“He just sat there for a minute. No words. Just disbelief.”

The Devastating Medical Outlook

According to reports from local outlet Buffalo News and insider Jordan Schultz, the damage to Kincaid’s hamstring may require surgery and an extended recovery of 8–12 months.
The worst-case scenario? Career-threatening complications due to recurring soft-tissue tears.

That’s a cruel reality for a player whose game is built on flexibility, acceleration, and sharp route-breaking — all functions directly tied to hamstring health.

While the Bills’ medical staff is exploring regenerative options, some team officials quietly admit:

“There’s a chance he never returns to full form.”

The Human Side of the Story

Kincaid’s teammates were crushed by the news. Several players — including Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs — reportedly visited him at the hospital Monday evening.

“He’s more than a teammate,” Allen said. “He’s our brother. You never prepare for news like this.”

The entire locker room observed a moment of silence before practice Tuesday morning — a rare, emotional gesture for a team now realizing their offensive heart might never beat the same again.

Bills Scramble for Answers

With Kincaid out indefinitely, the Bills will rotate between Dawson Knox and Tre’ McKitty to fill the gap. But even the coaching staff admits — it’s a patchwork plan at best.

Knox brings experience, and McKitty youth, but neither can replicate Kincaid’s chemistry with Josh Allen or his uncanny ability to split zone defenses.

“We’ll adjust, but there’s no replacing a guy like Dalton,” McDermott said quietly. “You don’t just replace trust.”

A Franchise at a Crossroads

Kincaid’s injury isn’t just a medical report — it’s a blow to Buffalo’s soul. The young tight end was supposed to be their offensive centerpiece for the next decade. Now, everything is uncertain.

Fans have flooded social media with messages of support under the tag #PrayForDalton, turning grief into solidarity. Outside Highmark Stadium, a small group of fans gathered with candles and jerseys marked “86 — We Believe.”

For now, there are no guarantees — only hope.

And as Sean McDermott left the team facility last night, one reporter overheard him whisper, almost to himself:

“I just hope the kid gets to play again.”