LeSean McCoy Out Indefinitely For Bills After Hamstring Injury Setback

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bills running back LeSean McCoy is out indefinitely after revealing he had a setback with his hamstring injury last week.

McCoy, who spoke about the setback for the first time Friday, said he was making progress in his recovery from the left hamstring injury before a Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins, but he hurt it again Sept. 24. McCoy tried to play through the injury in the Bills’ 41-14 win over the Dolphins but ran for just 16 yards on 11 carries.

“After (Week 2 against the New England Patriots) I was getting better, feeling better,” McCoy said. “And then that Thursday I kind of hurt it again, and that’s where it went wrong. I tried to really push it. I guess I messed something up.”

McCoy originally injured his hamstring at an Aug. 18 training camp practice.

The 5-foot-11, 208-pound running back is known for his speed and cutting ability, which is compromised by the injury.

“I’m not the bruising type to be running through everybody,” McCoy said. “My thing is making them miss and getting out of there. If you can’t do that, you can’t do (anything).”

McCoy did not rule out missing more time and said he will wait until he is fully healthy to return.

“One thing I just promised myself is I can’t go out there if I’m not 100 percent,” McCoy said. “Whatever it is, I’m rushing to get back, but I’m not playing until I’m 100 percent.”

The Bills have high hopes for McCoy after acquiring the running back this offseason in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Through three games, he has 43 carries for 146 yards.

Receivers Sammy Watkins (calf) and Marquise Goodwin (ribs), guard John Miller (groin) and safety Aaron Williams (neck) also have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

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