Bills' Kiko Alonso expected to miss season with torn ACL

The worst fears of Buffalo Bills fans were realized Wednesday afternoon as the team announced that linebacker Kiko Alonso's knee injury is a torn ACL. 

GM Doug Whaley addressed the situation in a statement released by the team.

We have updated information regarding Kiko Alonso. Unfortunately he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and will most likely miss the 2014 season. He will be scheduled for surgery in the near future and begin a rehabilitation program at the appropriate time. We feel badly for Kiko because he has worked very hard this offseason in preparation for the upcoming season, but we look forward to his return with his style of play that made him one of the league’s outstanding rookies in 2013.

Alonso suffered the injury during a personal workout in Oregon. 

The loss of Alonso is expected to be devastating for the Bills' front seven. He led the team in tackles with 159, more than the second and third leading tacklers combined. He also tied for the team lead in interceptions and led the club in fumble recoveries.