‘The Panthers were willing to part with Benjamin because it eliminates some redundancy on the field with Benjamin, who is 6-foot-5, and Devin Funchess, who is 6-foot-4 with a similar skill set and now moves into Benjamin’s role as the No. 1 receiver. The Panthers also want to get faster receivers such as Russell Shepard, rookie Curtis Samuel and Kaelin Clay on the field more.’
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Jaguars getting Marcell Dareus from Bills for 2018 sixth-round pick
‘The trade allows the Bills to clear the salary of their highest-paid player off their books. Under the direction of former general manager Doug Whaley, the Bills signed Dareus to a six-year, $100 million extension in September 2015 that included $60 million guaranteed.’
Bills: No plans to release WR Anquan Boldin, won’t rule out return
‘Beane said Friday that he did not personally speak with Boldin and did not discuss with his representatives whether Boldin was interested in returning to Buffalo.’
Anquan Boldin considering return, Bills tell agent OK to shop him
‘In a letter obtained by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bills granted Tom Condon, agent for the 14-year veteran of the NFL, permission to speak with other teams “for the sole purpose of discussing a trade for Anquan.”‘
Reporter has awesome response after getting taken down by Buccaneers’ Mike Evans on TD
‘That’s what happened to Jenna Cottrell, a reporter at ABC affiliate WHAM in Rochester, New York, who was taken down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans on his fourth-quarter touchdown catch in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Thankfully, Cottrell was OK and had a great response following the collision.’