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Bills Cut Haack, Clear The Way For ‘Punt God’ To Take Over

‘Buffalo also cut veteran receiver Tavon Austin, who has failed to meet expectations since being selected by the Rams in the first round of the 2013 draft. The Bills also acquired a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft in a trade that sent fourth-year offensive lineman Cody Ford to the Arizona Cardinals.’

Buffalo Bills trade OL Cody Ford to Arizona Cardinals for 2023 fifth-round pick

‘The Bills drafted Spencer Brown in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft to be the team’s right tackle. He is making his way back from a back injury and is splitting time with offensive lineman David Quessenberry. The team has emphasized offensive linemen having versatility, and Ford’s lack of position flexibility makes linemen such as backup Bobby Hart more of a potential fit for the final roster.’

Bills ‘Punt God’ Matt Araiza beats out veteran Matt Haack for the starting job in Buffalo

‘Araiza — who has earned the “Punt God” moniker from his days at San Diego State — was selected No. 180 overall in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. So far throughout the exhibition season, Araiza has opened eyes with his ability to punt balls nearly the length of the field. In Buffalo’s preseason opener against the Colts, he had a booming 82-yard punt.’

Cardinals Acquire OL Cody Ford in Trade With Bills

‘However, Ford’s playing time has dipped in recent seasons. He played in seven games during the 2020 campaign due to groin and knee injuries. Last season, he returned to play in 15 games, but made just seven starts, exclusively as a right guard.’

Bills trade Cody Ford to Cardinals for 2023 fifth-round pick

‘Ford now has the opportunity to be reunited with former college teammates Kyler Murray and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in the desert. Ford was able to help protect Murray on the Sooners’ offensive line and help him win the 2019 Heisman Trophy.’

Bills release two players, trim roster to 82

‘As for Austin, the 31-year-old was the former eighth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, who signed with the Bills in June. During Saturday’s contest against Denver, Austin had two receptions for 18 yards.’

All of the options the Bills have with Tre’Davious White

‘While that’s the date so many fans are wondering if White will be ready by, there’s actually a much more important date for the Bills to have to make a decision by – Tuesday, August 30, at 4 PM ET. That’s when all NFL teams must get down to the maximum 53-man final roster limit.’

Bills trade Ford to Cardinals for draft pick

‘Ford was a second rounder in 2019. He was injury plagued and disappointing in his three seasons with the Bills. Ford was on the bubble to make the roster this year and could benefit from a change of scenery.’

Bills Cut Punter Matt Haack; Matt Araiza Wins Job

‘Haack punted on the team’s only attempt in Buffalo’s 2nd preseason game against the Colts but head coach Sean McDermott mentioned that that was the plan heading in. However, McDermott felt it was time to narrow things down to one punter, which led to moving forward with Araiza.’