In another move that is less than ideal, on Saturday, the Buffalo Bills announced that Star Lotulelei did not travel with the team and is out for the game against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The reason is listed as “personal” and we have no details on the situation Lotulelei is facing.
Harrison Phillips started the game at 1-tech defensive tackle last weekend, but Lotulelei was used in heavy rotation. His snaps will likely go to practice squad DT Eli Ankou, who was called up to the active roster for the game. Ankou has played in three of the last four games for the Bills but each time has reverted to the practice squad as part of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols.