Jake Kumerow

Buffalo Bills
Wide Receiver #84
Buffalo Bills
Wide Receiver #84

Jake Kumerow News

Hitting IR

Kumerow (ankle) was placed on the Bills' injured reserve Thursday.

Analysis: Kumerow was forced out with an ankle injury during the Bills' Week 10 loss to Minnesota and was considered day-to-day after missing practice Wednesday. Now, the 30-year-old wideout will be forced to sit out until at least Week 15 against the Dolphins. Over six games, Kumerow caught four of his seven targets for 64 yards while playing 89 of his 160 snaps on offense, and his absence will leave Buffalo with just four available wide receivers on its active roster.

Nov 17, 2022 2:14 PM EST


Considered week-to-week

Kumerow (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday and is considered week-to-week, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Kumerow picked up the ankle injury during the Bills' Week 10 loss to the Vikings and may be sidelined for multiple weeks. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Cleveland, but given the week-to-week designation, it appears likely the wideout will be held out for at least one additional contest.

Nov 16, 2022 12:34 PM EST



Unavailable Wednesday

Kumerow (ankle) is available for practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Kumerow suffered an ankle injury in the Bills' Week 10 loss to the Vikings and will be absent from practice to open the week. The wide receiver will still have two more chances to prove his health at practice this week before the Bills try and get back into the win column Sunday versus Cleveland.

Nov 16, 2022 9:58 AM EST


May miss time

Kumerow (ankle) is considered week-to-week, according to head coach Sean McDermott, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Kumerow suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, and he also missed time earlier in the season with a high-ankle sprain. His practice status in the days ahead should shed a better light on his potential availability for Sunday against the Browns.

Nov 14, 2022 1:25 PM EST


Exits Sunday

Kumerow was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings with an ankle injury.

Analysis: Kumerow previously missed three games in a row after sustaining a right high-ankle sprain during the Bills' Week 3 loss to the Dolphins. While it's unclear if he aggravated this issue against Minnesota, the veteran wideout will be sidelined for the remainder of the second half. Kumerow's next chance to play will come versus Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 20.

Nov 13, 2022 12:20 PM EST



Cleared to play Week 8

Kumerow (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Packers, Bills Radio Network analyst Chris Brown reports.

Analysis: Kumerow upgraded to a full practice Friday following a pair of limited sessions. He'll provide depth in Buffalo's receiving corps against his former team on SNF.

Oct 28, 2022 10:58 AM EST


Listed as limited participant

Kumerow (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Kumerow logged a limited session during his first practice since suffering a high-ankle sprain during Buffalo's Week 3 loss to Miami. The veteran wideout will have two more opportunities to upgrade to a full participant before the Bills need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's primetime matchup against the Packers.

Oct 26, 2022 1:01 PM EST


Will practice Wednesday

Kumerow (ankle) will practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Per Brown, this will be Kumerow's first practice since he suffered a high-ankle sprain during Buffalo's Week 3 loss to Miami. His status for Sunday's primetime matchup against the Packers remains unclear, but it appears the veteran wideout could return to action against his former team. Before suffering the injury, Kumerow had secured four of five targets for 64 yards across his last 56 offensive snaps.

Oct 26, 2022 9:56 AM EST


No-go for Week 6

Kumerow (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Kansas City, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Isaiah McKenzie will likely be back from a concussion, while rookie Khalil Shakir proved he was ready for the NFL game last week, so the Bills are somewhat covered for what could be a high-scoring battle with the Chiefs. Kumerow will have two weeks to get heathy, as the Bills have a bye in Week 7 before resuming play in a primetime Week 8 matchup against the Packers, Kumerow's previous team.

Oct 14, 2022 7:50 AM EST


Not practicing Wednesday

Kumerow (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Kumerow missed his second game in a row in Week 5 versus the Steelers, nursing the ankle injury he suffered Sept. 25 against the Dolphins and he will now open the week as a non-participant at practice. If he can't go in Week 6, Isaiah McKenzie has cleared concussion protocols and will provide the Bills with another weapon against Kansas City.

Oct 12, 2022 9:44 AM EST


Ruled out for Week 5

Kumerow (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Kumerow sustained a high-ankle sprain in the Bills' Week 3 loss to the Dolphins and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Jamison Crowder (ankle) will also be out, so it's possible that Khalil Shakir takes on an increased role for Buffalo.

Oct 7, 2022 8:27 AM EST


Misses practice again

Kumerow (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Analysis: Kumerow hasn't played or practiced since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Bills' Week 3 loss to the Dolphins. With Jamison Crowder (ankle) already ruled out, and Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) still not cleared from concussion protocols, the Bills may be light on depth at receiver Sunday against the Steelers.

Oct 6, 2022 11:46 AM EST


Not practicing Wednesday

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Kumerow (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Kumerow was ruled out for Week 4 after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the first half of the team's Week 3 loss to the Dolphins and is trending towards another absence in Week 5. The Bills' wideout depth is banged up heading into Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, leaving rookie fifth-round pick Khalil Shakir as the only wideout not listed on the injury report behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.

Oct 5, 2022 10:32 AM EST


Ruled out for Sunday

Kumerow (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis: Kumerow suffered a high-ankle sprain in the first half of the team's loss to the Dolphins in Week 3, and as expected, he'll miss at least one more contest due to the injury. The Wisconsin-Whitewater product's next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 5 against the Steelers.

Sep 30, 2022 8:40 AM EST


Won't practice Wednesday

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Kumerow (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Kumerow suffered a high-ankle sprain in the first half of the team's Week 3 loss to the Dolphins and was unable to return. His status for Week 4 remains unclear, but he'd likely have to log at least a limited practice Thursday if he has any chance suiting up against the Ravens on Sunday.

Sep 28, 2022 9:49 AM EST


Has sprained ankle

Kumerow suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's 21-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Analysis: Kumerow suffered the injury in the first half of the contest and was unable to return. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Ravens. If he is unable to play, Khalil Shakir will likely find himself active for the game.

Sep 26, 2022 2:02 PM EST


Won't return against Miami

Kumerow (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Kumerow suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Sunday's game against Miami, and he isn't expected to return. He'll have an opportunity to suit up next Sunday against the Ravens, while the Bills will roll with Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.

Sep 25, 2022 12:03 PM EST


Exits game Sunday

Kumerow (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Analysis: Kumerow picked up an ankle injury during the first half versus Miami, though the exact nature and severity of this issue are still unknown. Though the 30-year-old has not played a factor in the receiving game this season, his absence will leave the Bills' wide receiver corps shorthanded after Khalil Shakir (coach's decision) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's contest.

Sep 25, 2022 10:56 AM EST


Subs in for injured Davis

Kumerow caught two of three targets for 50 yards in Monday's win over the Titans.

Analysis: Kumerow actually saw the most action of any Bills receiver, though this was due more to the blowout nature of the game. Still, with Gabe Davis out with an ankle injury, this game showed that Kumerow is ahead of rookie Khalil Shakir in the pecking order. With Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder being more inclined for the slot role, the 6-foot-4 Kumerow seems to be the preferred outside choice whenever Stefon Diggs or Davis can't be on the field. Aaron Rodgers always vouched for Kumerow during his Green Bay days, and he seems to have earned the trust from Josh Allen as well during their three years together in Buffalo.

Sep 20, 2022 8:42 AM EST


Survives roster cut

Kumerow remains on the Bills' current roster following Tuesday's major wave of cuts.

Analysis: The Bills currently don't have a punter and may not be done with preseason roster management, but for now Kumerow is one of seven receivers on the roster. While at least four players are ahead of him on the depth chart, this is a high-powered offense, so anyone that can potentially make a leap or two -- even if it's due to injuries -- is a name to remember.

Aug 30, 2022 9:54 PM EST


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