‘Former UB Player Ed Ellis, 6-7, 325, appeared in 12 games for the Washington Redskins in 2000. He played exclusively on special teams on kickoff returns and field goal protection. A three-year starter at the University of Buffalo, Ellis originally entered the NFL in 1997 as New Englandís fourth-round draft choice. He spent three seasons (1997-99) with New England, playing in nine games with one start.’
Archives for March 30, 2001
Washington still stuck in unemployment line
‘Top-flight veteran players who thought they were going to strike it rich as unrestricted free agents are finding out teams aren’t willing to spend rarified salary cap money. Just ask former Bills nose tackle Ted Washington.’
Bills re-sign Hill
‘Free agent Ray Hill, primarily used on special teams last season, re-signed with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday.’
Ailinger, oldest NFL player, dies at 99
‘Dr. James Ailinger, the National Football League’s oldest former player, has died. He was 99…the former Buffalo dentist’s NFL career began and ended in 1924, when he played one season as center and nose guard for the Buffalo Bisons, formerly called the Buffalo All-Americans.’