Andrew Lauderdale – Noteworthy – Transaction
T Andrew Lauderdale was signed by the Bills to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 5). He had been waived by the 49ers Sept. 1.
Da’Mari Scott – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Da’Mari Scott was signed by the Bills to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 5). He had been waived by the Browns Saturday.
Deonte Thompson – Noteworthy
WR Deonte Thompson rejoined the Bills two weeks ago and did not catch a pass against the Jaguars, but he got on the board with one catch for 12 yards against the Dolphins.
Kelvin Benjamin – Noteworthy
WR Kelvin Benjamin had seen a decrease in his playing time to 40 percent of the snaps against Jacksonville, a season low, but after going back up to 60 percent against the Dolphins, he had only two catches for 20 yards. That was enough for the front office, so Benjamin was released on Tuesday, ending a disappointing 18-game tenure in Buffalo.
Levi Wallace – Noteworthy
CB Levi Wallace seems to have locked down a starting job. In his third consecutive start in Miami, he was in on four tackles and the Dolphins passed for only 137 yards against the Buffalo secondary.
Matt Darr – Noteworthy
P Matt Darr made a solid debut after being signed before the Miami game. He averaged 44.3 net yards on four punts with a long of 53 and two downed inside the 20.
Micah Hyde – Noteworthy
SS Micah Hyde was in on four tackles at Miami and also made his second interception of the season.
Patrick Dimarco – Noteworthy
FB Patrick DiMarco is rarely on the field when the Bills are on offense, but he made a big play against Miami, flaring out to the right where he was wide open for a career-long 38-yard catch and run which helped set up a field goal.
Russell Bodine – Noteworthy – Injury
C Russell Bodine suffered a broken fibula in Miami, underwent surgery Monday, and is out for the year. Ryan Groy will likely fill his spot.
Taron Johnson – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Taron Johnson underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday and he is out for the rest of the season. CB Denzel Rice was called up from the practice squad to take his roster spot.