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Bills GM: LeSean McCoy was cut in part so rookie running back could play more

‘“This allows Devin more opportunities to show what he can do for the team,” Beane said in a story posted to the team website. “We believe in LeSean and still believe he can play, but you can’t look at every decision in a vacuum. After the draft Devin was a guy we were excited about, but some guys transition faster and some guys transition slower. That’s one of the decisions. Who is ready in that running back group to contribute right away? And we just felt right now that Devin would be able to help us along with the other guys that we’re keeping.’

Chiefs sign LeSean McCoy to 1-year, $4 million deal, per source

‘The deal, which comes with $3 million in guarantees and $1 million in incentives, is similar to one also offered by the Chargers, a league source told The Star. McCoy’s existing relationship with coach Andy Reid and the Chiefs’ front office ultimately led him to pick Kansas City.’

Bills Cut RB LeSean McCoy In Surprise Move After Down Season

‘”We did see this being a running back by committee with whatever group we kept, and that would be a different role for LeSean,” Beane added. “And it is something you have to consider when you’re kind of maybe lessening a guy, you know, a bell-cow back for his whole career.”‘

Source: McCoy reuniting with Reid in Kansas City

‘The six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro appeared destined to wind up with an AFC West team as a source said the Los Angeles Chargers were the other team pursuing him following his release.’

LeSean McCoy surprisingly out in Buffalo as Bills cut ties with veteran running back

‘After making it through the preseason in Buffalo, it appeared that McCoy was going to stick on the Bills roster despite the fact that he was scheduled to a lot of money ($6.175 million in 2019). As a matter of fact, after the Bills’ third preseason game, coach Sean McDermott actually seemed somewhat excited about the possibility of going into the season with both McCoy and Frank Gore.’

Bills release ex-rugby player Christian Wade ahead of final NFL roster cutdowns

‘It’s also possible he could end up back in Buffalo as a member of the team’s 10-man practice squad unit, giving them speedy insurance in their WR unit. Wade made his way to the NFL via the league’s International Pathway Program, which allowed him to at least achieve the first part of his dream. He’s now looking for a chance to achieve the rest of it.’

LeSean McCoy reportedly finds new home with Chiefs, reuniting with former coach Andy Reid

‘So in less than 24 hours, McCoy went from one of the league’s worst offenses to the league’s best offense. It’s just about the perfect landing spot for him considering he’s coming off the worst season of his career, he turned 31 this summer, and he appears to be on the final stretch of his career. If McCoy can’t revive his career in Kansas City, he probably won’t be able to revive it anywhere. This is the same offense that immediately turned Damien Williams into a Fantasy star midway through the season after parting ways with Kareem Hunt.’

Bills trim roster to 53 players

‘The team also announced it has moved tight end Tyler Kroft from the Physically Unable to Perform List to the 53-man active roster. Kroft broke his ankle on the first day of OTAs.’

Beane – “We made a tough decision”

‘”It was very difficult, but I believed in LeSean the whole time and, again, it was down to the last minute that we decided to go in this direction.”‘