In a recent turn of events, quarterback Mike White’s journey with the Jets in 2022 took a harrowing turn during a brutal game against the Bills. White found himself on the receiving end of some punishing hits from multiple Buffalo players, leaving him battered and bruised.
Reflecting on the ordeal, White opened up to reporters for the first time since joining the Bills’ practice squad, revealing, “I just can’t be locker room mates with Matt Milano.” The impact of Milano’s hit on White during the game was so severe that White ended up being taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure.
Highlighting the intensity of the hit, White shared a video clip of the moment Milano made contact with him, cautioning viewers to brace themselves before watching. Despite the setback and the indefinite absence of Milano due to a torn biceps, White remains focused on his future with the Bills.
Looking ahead to his first home game with the team, White joked, “When I go to Highmark Stadium, I’m sure there’s going to be a piece of my rib on the 30-yard line.” With starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky sidelined due to injury, the addition of White to the Bills’ roster following his release from the Dolphins was a strategic move.
General Manager Brandon Beane expressed confidence in White’s abilities, noting, “We’ve obviously gone against Mike. I think everyone in here is very familiar with his career, all the time in the AFC East. The thing I have always liked about Mike and respected about him was whether he started the game or came into the game, he came in guns a-blazing. No fear.”
Indeed, White’s fearless attitude on the field has not gone unnoticed. As he prepares to make his mark with the Bills, White’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity have become defining traits of his football career. With no fear in his heart and perhaps a missing rib, White’s story is one of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity on the gridiron.
