Pennsylvania DA Investigating McCoy Incident
Although LeSean McCoy was cleared of wrongdoing from the alleged brawl that took place involving the Bills running back and off-duty Philadelphia police officers, the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office will review the Philadelphia district attorney’s decision not to charge McCoy for the Feb. 7 incident, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.
Citing insufficient evidence, Williams cleared McCoy of potential charges. Although we heard earlier this week McCoy is unlikely to face an NFL suspension despite the league conducting its own investigation, an overturn of Williams’ decision would increase the likelihood the Bills’ starting running back would miss time this season.
Details On Lorenzo Alexander's Contract
- Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander‘s one-year deal with the Bills is worth $885K – $75K of which is guaranteed – with a $428K split, Wilson reports (Twitter link).
Bills Release OT Tyson Chandler
- The Bills have announced the release of offensive tackle Tyson Chandler with a non-football injury. Chandler signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent from North Carolina State last spring.
Schrager: Bills "Very Much" In Hunt For QB In Draft
- With Tyrod Taylor and EJ Manuel both entering contract years, the Bills are “very much” in the hunt for a quarterback in this year’s draft, sources tell Peter Schrager of FOX Sports (Twitter link).
Leonard Floyd Visits Bills
- The Bills continue to eye defensive prospects, having brought in Georgia pass rusher Leonard Floyd for a visit, per Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News. Floyd, a probable first-round pick, arrived in Buffalo on Thursday and will continue his visit with the team on Friday.
Percy Harvin To Retire
Wide receiver Percy Harvin has informed the Bills that he will retire, as Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. 
Harvin joined the Bills on a one-year, $6MM deal last March, but was unable to stay healthy during the 2015 season. Battling through a persistent hip injury, the 27-year-old (28 in May) appeared in just five games, recording 19 catches for 218 yards and a touchdown. Harvin, who has also been plagued by knee issues in the past, returned five kicks as well.
While Harvin was unlikely to regain the explosiveness he showed during the early years of his NFL career in Minnesota, there were reportedly teams that still believed he had something left in the tank. Another $6MM salary was unlikely, but Harvin probably could have netted an incentive-laden, one-year deal.
Harvin was traded from the Seahawks to the Jets in the most surprising in-season trade of 2014. However, Harvin failed to have a huge impact in New York thanks to his hip and knee injuries, totaling 29 receptions for 350 yards and a touchdown in his eight games with the Jets. Harvin also averaged just 24.8 yards per kick return, with no TDs. Last offseason, Harvin turned down a lucrative offer from the 49ers to join up with Buffalo.
We here at Pro Football Rumors wish Harvin the best in his retirement.
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Colt Anderson Contract Details
- Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle provides the details on the Bills‘ new one-year deal with safety Colt Anderson, tweeting that the minimum salary benefit contract features $580K in guarantees, including an $80K signing bonus.
Rodak Discusses Odds Of Bills Drafting QB
- Mike Rodak of ESPN.com explores whether or not it makes sense for the Bills to use an early- or mid-round pick on a quarterback in this year’s draft.
Bills View Cordy Glenn As Cornerstone
- The Bills have made left tackle Cordy Glenn their top priority, and because they view him as an “ascending cornerstone,” they’re willing to pay him elite tackle money, writes Robinson. The deal could be delayed, but Anthony Castonzo‘s deal with the Colts is a starting point in talks, per Robinson.
Bills Sign Lorenzo Alexander, Colt Anderson
After hosting them on free agent visits last week, the Bills have added a pair of defensive players and special-teamers to their roster, the team announced today. Per a press release, Buffalo has agreed to terms with linebacker Lorenzo Alexander and safety Colt Anderson.
Alexander, 32, has spent time in Washington, Arizona, and Oakland since entering the league in 2007, making 16 starts during that span. However, a significant chunk of Alexander’s playing time during his 127 career NFL games has come on special teams — he was named a Pro Bowler in 2012 based on his special teams contributions.
As for Anderson, the veteran safety has similarly established a reputation as a special teams ace. Out of his 77 career NFL contests for the Eagles and Colts, he has started only seven, playing sparingly on defense.
As Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News tweets, the Bills view both new additions as special teams signings rather than players expected to contribute much on defense, since the special teams unit was a problem for the Bills in 2015.
The two signings also increase the Bills’ roster count to 75 players. The team still needs to add its drafted players to that total, meaning there won’t be much room left to sign many undrafted rookies unless some cuts are made within the next few weeks. Buffalo may be counting on veteran players to fill the back-of-the-roster openings that might otherwise be occupied by UDFAs or late-round picks.
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