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AFC East News and Rumors

The first unofficial first-round smokescreen of the year

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With multiple reports indicating that the Cardinals, who hold the seventh overall pick in the draft, have become smitten with former USC quarterback Matt Barkley, our first reaction is this. It’s B.S. With the Bills parked one spot behind the Cardinals …

Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

The New York Jets, who need additional salary cap space to make more roster moves, will try to restructure wide receiver Santonio Holmes' contract, according to sources close to the team.

Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills have informed David Nelson that they will not tender him a contract offer, making the wide receiver an unrestricted free agent.

ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills are continuing their makeover in the image of new head coach Doug Marrone. First, the Bills cut defensive veterans like safety George Wilson,a linebacker Nick Barnett and cornerback Terrence McGee. Now, Buffalo turned its attention to …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Bills have secured their future at at least one spot this weekend, with assistant general manager Doug Whaley signing a contract extension which solidifies him as the heir apparently to 73-year-old Buddy Nix. The Bills announced the move, with the s…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Bills have spoken with the agent for WR David Nelson, who can be a restricted free agent. Jared Odrick will shed 20 pounds if the Dolphins keep him at defensive end. If the Patriots want a pass rusher in the draft, they should have a chance to grab …