Bills Give Major Update on Progress of Tre White’s Rehab – Heavy.com

GettyTre'Davious White looks on before a Buffalo Bills game.

TreDavious White is steadily progressing toward his return with the Buffalo Bills, even if that exact date remains uncertain.

As the Bills started training camp on Sunday, head coach Sean McDermott offered an update on the All-Pro cornerbacks recovery. White went down with an ACL tear in a Thanksgiving night win over the New Orleans Saints, missing the remainder of the season and continuing to rehab through the offseason.

McDermott offered a positive update on Whites progress, though did not reveal how much longer was left or whether White could be back for the teams September 8 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

As the Bills opened camp at St. John Fisher University on Sunday, White was on the physically unable to perform list. McDermott said that White was making good progress on his return.

Hes on schedule, McDermott said. He looks really good. Hes working his tail off. And Tre is a consummate pro. So that has not changed. Were excited to get him back when we can get him back.

McDermott would not go into further details, but did praise White for his dedication.

Hes on schedule with what the trainers are telling me hes on schedule, McDermott said. I think hes got a great look in his eye. I know what hes working back towards. And really other than that, thats all I can say.

Whites hard work in coming back had already caught the attention of his teammates. All-Pro safety Micah Hyde praised White back in June, predicting that hell come back even better than before.

I dont think anybody understands what hes been doing in the dark. That boyhes been working. Ive been fortunate enough to see some of the stuff hes been doing. Hes working. Hes working his a off. I know Ill put every single penny I have on TreDavious coming back a better player, Hyde saidvia video conference. Im that confident in him.

While the timeline for an ACL recovery can vary, most athletes take close to a full year to be able to return. That would put Whites return somewhere around or after the midpoint of the season, creating a big opportunity for the teams top draft pick.

The Bills traded up to snag Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam with the No. 23 overall pick, and the team is already placing some big expectations on the 20-year-old. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier praised his work, saying Elam will be placed in a big role right away.

We need Kaiir to step up and play well for us early, Frazier saidvia video conference.

Elam didnt seem fazed by the expectations, saying in May that hes excited to be able to contribute and not feeling the pressure.

Theres no pressure, Elam said. Football is football. I go out there, listen to my coaches, make plays and have fun. At the end of the day, help this team win, thats the most important thing.

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