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Sep 1 2010 - Arthur Moats
MLB Arthur Moats, a sixth-round pick, has been one of tne of the pleasant surprises of camp. The Buck Buchanan Award winner from James Madison had a team-best 18 tackles heading into the team's final preseason game. He has a nose for the ball and will push for backup time behind Paul Posluszny while playing special teams.

Sep 1 2010 - Alex Carrington
DE Alex Carrington, with four tackles and no sacks through three preseason games, the Sun Belt Conference sack leader in 2009 hasn't made a big impact yet. But he'll make the roster and be used when needed in a rotation of players up front.

Sep 1 2010 - Torell Troup
NT Torell Troup had a stellar training camp, making all kinds of plays in practice while plugging the middle of Buffalo's new 3-4. He'll earn major playing time in a rotation with veteran Kyle Williams.

Sep 1 2010 - C.J. Spiller
RB C.J. Spiller, once considered a luxury pick on a team that had two good running backs, he's now emerged as the top drawing card. Taking advantage of injuries to Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, Spiller scored three TDs in preseason wins over the Colts and Bengals and awed onlookers with his stop-on-a-dime moves and speed. He even made a case for being the team's starter.

Sep 1 2010 - Arthur Moats
LB Arthur Moats, a sixth-round pick out of James Madison, is making a strong push to earn a roster spot. He has a team-high 18 tackles, including 12 solo stops and a forced fumble. Buffalo's special teams are also in need of replenishing.

Sep 1 2010 - Cornell Green
OT Cornell Green is nursing an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision for the Lions game.

Sep 1 2010 - Fred Jackson
RB Fred Jackson, who suffered a broken hand in the preseason opener at Washington, is back practicing with a special brace but remains a long-shot to start the season opener Sept. 12 against Miami. Ball protection and catching hard passes are still a concern.

Sep 1 2010 - Trent Edwards
QB Trent Edwards, who was caught in the middle of a dysfunctional coaching situation a year ago when he lost his job to Ryan Fitzpatrick, earned plaudits from former teammate Terrell Owens. "I see a different demeanor in Trent, he looks very comfortable and poised back there and he has a number of playmakers to make him feel even more comfortable," T.O. said after last week's preseason game. "When you've got a back like C.J. Spiller, I mean, he's going to make his job easier. Trent can assess the matchups (he'll get) and he can deliver the ball where it needs to be."

Sep 1 2010 - Marcus Stroud
DE Marcus Stroud is among several Bills growing mustaches for good luck. "The Mustache Gang, we're here," Stroud said. "If we can keep winning, the Mustache Gang isn't going anywhere. 'Stache for life baby.'"

Sep 1 2010 - Ed Wang
OT Ed Wang, who underwent thumb surgery earlier in camp, is working his way back but is still a ways away from playing. "No, we're not trying to get him ready," coach Chan Gailey said about Wang's chances of suiting up against the Detroit Lions. "He doesn't have a way to grip yet, not that offensive linemen ever hold. But he has no way to grip." Wang is expected to be carried on the 53-man roster. Rosters must be set on Saturday.

Sep 1 2010 - Roscoe Parrish
WR Roscoe Parrish has found new life under coach Chan Gailey. One of the NFL's all-time leading punt returns, Parrish was an afterthought as a wide receiver under previous coaches Mike Mularkey and Dick Jauron. He was even benched by Jauron last year after muffing a punt that cost Buffalo a game against Cleveland. Despite his rare speed and good hands, Parrish wound up with just three catches for 34 yards. This summer, Parrish has shined working out of the slot and has seven catches for 82 yards and a TD. "In this profession, you never get down on yourself," Parrish said. "Last year was tough and I had to handle myself like a professional and have a good attitude. You never know what tomorrow will bring." It brought Gailey, one of the NFL's most successful offensive coordinators who knows what speed can do."

Sep 1 2010 - Marshawn Lynch
RB Marshawn Lynch, who missed two preseason games with an ankle injury, was scheduled to see action against Detroit on Sept. 2. Lynch, who lost his starting job to Fred Jackson a year ago, is now also battling dynamic rookie C.J. Spiller for playing time. "Great, great," Lynch said when asked what he thought of Spiller's play, which included an electrifying 20-yard TD run against the Bengals last weekend. "The young guy came in and has been a big help. Three games, three touchdowns. He's doing pretty good." The Bills plan a three-headed attack at running back but due to injuries to Jackson and Lynch this summer, nobody is certain how it will play itself out. Jackson is practicing but remains a long-shot to be ready for the season opener Sept. 12 vs. Miami.

Sep 1 2010 - Donte Whitner
S Donte Whitner has been unshackled from the Cover 2, and the former Ohio State star can now run to the ball and hit people. Maybe he'll be a contender for a Pro Bowl spot now.

Sep 1 2010 - Aaron Maybin
OLB Aaron Maybin, the team's 2009 first-round pick, was overmatched physically to play defensive end in the NFL. The position switch to linebacker was welcomed.

Aug 31 2010 - Fred Jackson
RB Fred Jackson (hand) was back at practice but is still limited by a brace on his left hand, which is surrounded by a protective cast. "Fred did ok. He's rusty," coach Chan Gailey said. "He hasn't done much of anything and has a hard time handling the ball completely, but he moved around pretty good. He's in good shape still. He takes care of himself." Jackson said he caught passes but wouldn't be able to play with his hand wrapped.

Aug 31 2010 - Marshawn Lynch
RB Marshawn Lynch took several reps in Tuesday's practice and looked good, coach Chan Gailey said. Lynch has been out with an ankle injury. "Marshawn took quite a few reps out there today and looked good. It didn't look like there was any residual effect. So, I'm looking forward to watching him Thursday night," Gailey said.

Aug 31 2010 - Fred Jackson
RB Fred Jackson was back at practice Tuesday for the first time since he broke his left hand and is hoping to be back in time for the Sept. 12 opener against the Dolphins.

Aug 30 2010 - Marshawn Lynch
RB Marshawn Lynch is scheduled to practice Tuesday. He's been out with an ankle injury since Aug. 13.

Aug 29 2010 - Jairus Byrd
FS Jairus Byrd remains sidelined following his latest groin surgery. The team is still hopeful he can be ready for the regular season opener Sept. 12 against Miami. Veteran George Wilson has been playing in his place.

Aug 29 2010 - Danny Batten
LB Danny Batten, a sixth-round pick out of South Dakota State who was a strong candidate to make the final 53-man roster, was placed on injured reserve. He had been out of camp since Aug. 1 when he hurt his right shoulder.

Aug 29 2010 - Marcus Easley
WR Marcus Easley, a fourth-round pick out of Connecticut who had a shot at the team's No. 2 receiving job, was placed on injured reserve after undergoing left knee surgery. The move ends his season but the coaching staff felt it wise to allow him to recover on his own time and be ready for 2011.

Aug 29 2010 - Kyle Williams
NT Kyle Williams did not dress vs. the Bengals due to a foot injury but he's expected back this week.

Aug 29 2010 - Chad Simpson
RB Chad Simpson was groggy but otherwise OK after a violent helmet-to-helmet collision with Cincinnati CB Brandon Ghee in the third quarter of Saturday's preseason game. Simpson didn't play the fourth quarter and finished with 18 yards on three carries.

Aug 29 2010 - C.J. Spiller
RB C.J. Spiller, the team's No. 1 draft pick, scored two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals, including one on a spectacular 20-yard run around left end. He also caught two passes for 33 yards and showed the coaching staff he's ready to play a major role in the offense as a rookie.

Aug 29 2010 - Trent Edwards
QB Trent Edwards has all but officially locked up the starting quarterback job after a 13-of-17, 153-yard, no-turnover game against Cincinnati Saturday night. Edwards had virtually no slipups in regaining the job he lost last season to Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Aug 29 2010 - Aaron Maybin
LB Aaron Maybin, the team's first-round pick in 2009 who is making the switch from end to outside linebacker in the 3-4, finished with two sacks against the Bengals playing with backups. Buffalo's new coaches are working with Maybin on developing a repertoire of pass-rush moves, rather than him just relying on speed and athleticism, which is what he got by on at Penn State. "Look at any of the great pass rushers in the game and they have a whole repertoire of moves they go to," Maybin said. "Some guys do two or three things well and that wins for them. I've always actually been a good bull-rusher, I just never really had to do it. So, working on that, and seeing it in game competition, is definitely helping out a lot."

Aug 29 2010 - Roscoe Parrish
WR Roscoe Parrish has heard the lip service before about being a major part of Buffalo's offense. But maybe new coach Chan Gailey really means it when he says "He's a big weapon for this football team." In Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals, Parrish certainly was that as he caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. Parrish caught three passes for 34 yards all last season as he wound up benched by former coach Dick Jauron after he muffed a punt that cost Buffalo a game. "Chan Gailey is a good offensive-minded coach and he likes to get the ball in the playmakers' hands," Parrish said. "I've heard it all before but that's in the past. Right now is right now and I just have to control my own destiny and that's to take advantage of the opportunities that come my way."

Aug 26 2010 - James Hardy
WR James Hardy is back practicing and is expected to play Saturday. "it's not fair to throw him out there a lot with all he's missed. "We'll play him. How much? I don't know, but I think he'll go out and do a pretty good job," coach Chan Gailey said. "At least that's what I expect."

Aug 26 2010 - James Hardy
WR James Hardy was back at practice for the first time in 15 days on Wednesday. Hardy was limited in the practice but coach Chan Gailey said he would do more Thursday.

Aug 25 2010 - Marcus Easley
WR Marcus Easley (knee) was placed on injured reserve and will miss his rookie season.

Aug 25 2010 - Danny Batten
LB Danny Batten (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve.

Aug 24 2010 - Andrew George
TE Andrew George signed with Buffalo. Signed by Carolina as an undrafted free agent, he had his contract terminated by the Panthers in June. The 6-5 251-pound tight end finished his BYU career with 70 catches for 827 yards and 11 scores.

Aug 23 2010 - John Paul Foschi
TE J.P. Foschi signed with the Bills. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Foschi played for the Bengals in 2009 and had career-high totals of 27 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns. He has played in 33 career games with Oakland, Kansas City and the Jets.

Aug 22 2010 - Paul Posluszny
LB Paul Posluszny, who had groin surgery two weeks before camp opened, saw his first action last Thursday, playing the first defensive serious against the Colts.

Aug 22 2010 - Jairus Byrd
S Jairus Byrd's electrifying rookie season was cut short by lingering problems with his groin. Now that injury has resurfaced, threatening to sideline the team's interception leader past the regular season opener on Sept. 12 vs. Miami. Byrd underwent surgery last week on his bothersome groin, the third procedure he's undergone in 13 months. "It looks like he's going to be out for a while," coach Chan Gailey said. "We're hoping first game, but it may be not." George Wilson has moved into Byrd's starting free safety spot.

Aug 22 2010 - Derek Schouman
TE Derek Schouman, whose season was cut short last season by a major knee injury, will miss 3-6 weeks after he suffered yet another knee injury in last Thursday's win over Indianapolis.

Aug 22 2010 - David Nelson
WR David Nelson, who suffered a minor Achilles' injury last week, is running on his own. He could return to practice this week.

Aug 22 2010 - James Hardy
WR James Hardy, who has missed two preseason games with a leg injury, could play Saturday against Cincinnati.

Aug 22 2010 - Reggie Torbor
LB Reggie Torbor, 29, who played a backup role in Miami the past two seasons, was on track to winning a starting job with the Bills until suffering an undisclosed injury in last week's preseason win over Indianapolis. Torbor, who was No. 1 on the depth chart at weak outside linebacker ahead of Aaron Maybin, Buffalo's 2009 first-round pick, will miss at least three weeks, coach Chan Gailey said. That makes his status for the regular season opener Sept. 12 against Miami questionable.

Aug 22 2010 - Fred Jackson
RB Jackson is shooting to return for the Sept. 12 regular-season opener against Miami. Until then, Buffalo's offensive thinkers are working on mostly one-back looks. "I want to get back as soon as I can," Jackson said. "My thoughts are that I definitely want to be back by the opener. That's what I'm shooting for."

Aug 22 2010 - Marshawn Lynch
RB Marshawn Lynch could return to action Saturday when the Bills host the Cincinnati Bengals at Ralph Wilson Stadium in their third exhibition outing. Lynch injured his ankle in a loss to Washington on Aug. 13 and sat out last week's 34-21 victory over Indianapolis in Toronto. But Lynch is back running and working on gaining more confidence in his hard cuts. If he continues to progress and suffers no setbacks during the week, Lynch could be in the lineup against the Bengals

Aug 20 2010 - Shawn Nelson
TE Shawn Nelson was suspended four games for a violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. A fourth-round pick in 2009, Nelson started 12 games last season. Nelson will miss games against all three AFC East opponents and the Packers.

Aug 19 2010 - David Nelson
WR David Nelson could be back within a week, coach Chan Gailey said. Nelson's medical report was surprisingly positive. He was carted off the field after he was injured in a red zone drill and trainers stabilized his lower leg and foot on Tuesday. Said Gailey: "I feel very good about it. We may even get him back for next week."

Aug 18 2010 - Jairus Byrd
S Jairus Byrd is out indefinitely. He surgery to repair a groin injury and might miss the season opener. Gailey said the injury is related to the injury Byrd suffered at the end of the 2009 season.

Aug 18 2010 - Brian Brohm
QB Brian Brohm will make his preseason debut Thursday. Brohm is expected to play two quarters after no playing in the first preseason game. Brohm, Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick are competing for the starting QB job. Coach Chan Gailey said the job was still wide open.

Aug 18 2010 - David Nelson
WR David Nelson's injury "doesn't look good" coach Chan Gailey said. Gailey said he's uncertain whether Nelson can return for the Sept. 12 opener.

Aug 17 2010 - Jonathan Stupar
TE Jonathan Stupar has had a solid camp, coach Chan Gailey said. "Stupar is a very solid, consistent football player," Gailey said. "He can't go in there and knock people off the ball, he can't run down the field and run a 4.5 (40 yd dash), but he's a good route runner, he's an intelligent player, he fights every snap, he's more than an adequate blocker, he's done a good job so far. He's been one of the pleasant surprises in camp."

Aug 17 2010 - Trent Edwards
QB Trent Edwards hasn't nailed down the starting job in Buffalo. No player has. "All jobs are still open," coach Chan Gailey said. "There's no job that's locked in right now. There're some guys that are way ahead and some guys that are a little bit ahead. I'm not going to talk about specific positions right now, but all the jobs are open."

Aug 17 2010 - James Hardy
WR James Hardy remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury. He's made little progress in his quest to win a starting job and the Bills have lost a pair of rookie receivers to injury -- Marcus Easley and David Nelson -- while Hardy is out.

Aug 17 2010 - David Nelson
WR David Nelson was taken off the practice field on a cart with a lower right leg injury. Nelson was injured in a red zone drill and trainers stabilized his lower leg and foot before lifting him onto a cart.