Archives for August 29, 2016

'Normally, at this point, the Bills roster would already be down to the NFL limit of 75 players, well before today’s mandated 4 p.m. deadline.'

'So who might be on the chopping block? Here are 12 names to consider…'.

'"There are going to be guys that are playing that are going to be on our football team, without question," he said. "Safeties are going to have to play. … I don’t think it's clear who is shaking out. It will be good for Manny to play some more. He missed that time with the pec, so I think you can see someone like him getting in there and getting some reps."'

' I think our guys can play, but yeah sure. I mean I’m just telling you how much I thought that Gragg had really elevated his game, and it’s just unfortunate that we’re going to lose this young man cause, you know, he was doing it on special teams, he was doing it as a blocker and he was doing it as a receiver so it’s real unfortunate, you know, that that happened.'

'None of Buffalo’s starters are expected to play against the Lions, including quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Top backup EJ Manuel is also expected to play sparingly if at all while rookie Cardele Jones is still recovering from a shoulder issue.'

'"All I know is I'm being investigated by the league," Lawson said in the locker room at One Bills Drive. "The incident that happened two years ago in which there was no physical violence was disorderly conduct. We'll see what the league has to say about that, that's what we're going to wait and see what their decision is."'

'Trainor's signing makes sense as the Bills aren't likely to play their starters for very long against the Detroit Lions, and Cardale Jones' status for the game is unknown as he deals with shoulder soreness. By signing Trainor, the Bills won't need to play EJ Manuel for an extended period of time.'

'If there's personal beliefs that keep you from doing it, I understand, but at the same time, you've got to look at the gifts that we have, the opportunity that we have to play a great game is through the men and women that serve our country. That's an opportunity right there just to show respect. I think that's why, when you see our team, every one of us are on that line. That's kind of our way of giving thanks."'

'Trainor doesn't have any NFL experience since completing his college career at West Georgia in 2013. He had a brief stint with Buffalo in spring 2015, when he took part in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.'

'"You've got to look at the gifts that we have, the opportunity that we have to play a great game is through the men and women that serve our country," Ryan said before practice on Sunday. "And I think that's an opportunity right there just to show respect."'

'The Bills aren't likely to play their starters for very long in the last preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night, meaning Trainor will likely be needed to play.'

'Head coach Rex Ryan said he doesn’t anticipate Glenn playing in Thursday’s preseason finale in Detroit but did not totally rule it out, either.'

'Trainor comes in after Bills rookie quarterback Cardale Jones sat out of Friday's game against the Washington Redskins. Head coach Rex Ryan said Sunday morning before practice that Jones is returning to the team after dealing with a personal issue, however there was no update on the condition of his throwing shoulder. Jones missed practice on Wednesday with what the team is calling a sore shoulder.'

'He says he's reached out to the league, but hasn't heard back regarding their investigation.'

'Trainor is in purely for the fourth preseason game.'