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| Agent: Bills release veteran RB Rhodes |
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09/05/2009 |
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Veteran running back Dominic Rhodes has been released by the Buffalo Bills, who are shaking up their offense a day after firing coordinator Turk Schonert. Rhodes' agent, Todd France, confirmed his client had been released in a text message sent to The Associated Press on Saturday, hours before NFL teams are required to make their final cuts. The Bills were not immediately available for comment. The move was considered a surprise as Rhodes was expected to serve as a primary backup |
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| Offensive trend: Bills become third team to can coordinator |
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09/04/2009 |
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| Orchard Park, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Bills on Friday became the third team this week to fire an offensive coordinator, as Turk Schonert was dismissed from his position just 10 days before the season-opener against New England. Earlier this week, Kansas City fired Chan Gailey and Tampa Bay dismissed Jeff Jagodzinski. "We've removed Turk Schonert and relieved him of his responsibilities as offensive coordinator," said Bills head coach Dick Jauron. "We'll move forward as quickly and as well as we po |
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| Lions get S Simpson from Bills |
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09/04/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions have acquired safety Ko Simpson from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice. The trade is pending Simpson passing a physical. Simpson, a fourth-round selection by Buffalo in the 2006 draft, spent the last three seasons with the Bills. He missed all but one game in 2007 after suffering a leg injury in the season-opener, but returned strong in 2008, making 64 tackles in 16 games (11 starts). In 33 career games (27 starts), Simpson |
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| Bills fire offensive coordinator Turk Schonert |
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09/04/2009 |
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert has been fired after the offense's dismal performance in the preseason. The move was announced by coach Dick Jauron on Friday, less than a day after the Bills (1-4) closed their preseason with a 17-6 loss to Detroit. Quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt will take over as the Bills prepare to open the season at New England on Sept. 14. Schonert was responsible for installing a no-huddle offense this year in a bid to keep defenses |
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| Bills WR Owens returns to practice |
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08/31/2009 |
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| Orchard Park, NY (MySportsbook) - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens returned to the practice field on Monday for the first time since suffering a toe injury during the club's preseason opener. Owens was apparently able to participate fully in practice, the first time he was on the field since going down with the problem during the Hall of Fame contest August 9 against Tennessee. "Yeah, it felt good to be back out," Owens said in an interview conducted following afternoon sessions. "Obviously with |
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| Roethlisberger returns, Steelers make short work of Bills |
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08/29/2009 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (MySportsbook) - Ben Roethlisberger was 15-of-19 passing for 168 yards to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Buffalo Bills, 17-0, in the third preseason game for both teams. Rashard Mendenhall added 48 yards and a touchdown on 16 touches, along with two grabs for 16 yards for the Steelers. Hines Ward totaled 74 yards on five catches while James Farrior had a 22-yard interception returned for a TD in the triumph. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 8-of-11 and Trent Edwards ended 6-of-13 for 31 yards a |
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| Buffalo Bills 2009 Season Preview |
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08/26/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Terrell Owens was on the free agent market for less than four days when the Buffalo Bills came to the rescue and awarded him a one- year, $6.5 million contract on March 8th. That fact would seem to have much more to do with the Bills than it does with Owens. That Buffalo was willing to take on a player who had worn out his welcome in a major, headline-grabbing way in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Dallas, and had by association become radioactive to all but a scant handful of franchises |
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| Maybin agrees to terms with Buffalo |
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08/21/2009 |
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| Orchard Park, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Bills and first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin have agreed to a multi-year contract, ending the defensive end's lengthy holdout. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Buffalo News had cited a league source as saying it is for five years and worth a maximum of $25 million. "I'm overly ecstatic that the business part of it is over," Maybin was quoted as saying on the team's website. "I'm just so happy about the fact that I get to join my teammates again a |
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| Owens to sit out Buffalo's next preseason game |
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08/14/2009 |
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| Pittsford, NY (MySportsbook) - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens will likely be on the sidelines for Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago. The star wideout has sat out practice all week with a sprained toe. Owens caught two passes for 27 yards in limited action during Sunday's preseason game against Tennessee. He first reported soreness in the toe after the game, which was his first in a Bills uniform following his release from the Cowboys. He is still listed as day-to-day, though head co |
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| Owens diagnosed with sprained toe |
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08/11/2009 |
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| Pittsford, NY (MySportsbook) - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens missed both practice sessions Tuesday with what the team is calling a sprained toe. Owens' condition was updated following the team's evening practice by head coach Dick Jauron, who indicated the controversial star is day-to-day. Owens caught two passes for 27 yards in limited action during Sunday's preseason game against Tennessee. He first reported soreness in the toe after the game, which was his first in a Bills uniform following |
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