Most significant move: The Buffalo Bills parted ways, for now at least, with backup quarterback Jeff Tuel. Of the four quarterbacks who started training camp with Bills -- EJ Manuel, Tuel, Thad Lewis and Dennis Dixon -- only Manuel remains. To replace Tuel, the Bills signed veteran Kyle Orton on Saturday. It's a significant upgrade, although the Bills will hope Orton doesn't have to play soon. He'll have to learn the playbook on the fly this season. Meanwhile, Tuel has a chance to return to the practice squad under the NFL's revised rules.
New-look offensive line: The Bills' shuffling on the offensive line resulted in Doug Legursky, an 11-game starter last season, being released. He was in a battle for his roster spot with Kraig Urbik over the last two preseason games. While Urbik was reportedly on the trade block, he'll stick for now. If left guard Chris Williams can't play in the season opener, expect rookie Cyril Richardson to start in his place. That would make Urbik the top interior backup. He edged out Legursky for that spot.
What's next: The Bills will scour the waiver wire as other teams make their moves. The claiming period ends at noon Sunday and it wouldn't be shocking if the Bills tried to upgrade positions. They could use help at tight end, where Scott Chandler (knee) and Lee Smith (toe) missed the preseason finale with injuries. They could also look to replace backup offensive tackle Chris Hairston. The team is also cycling through specialists, having claimed punter/kickoff specialist Jordan Gay and signed punter Colton Schmidt on Saturday. If another one becomes available, they may make a move.
Bills' moves: Released S Deon Broomfield, LB Jimmy Gaines, WR T.J. Graham, WR Caleb Holley, DE Ikponmwosa Igbinosun, DE Bryan Johnson, S Kenny Ladler, C Legursky, G Antoine McClain, QB Tuel, LB Xavius Boyd, DT Landon Cohen, TE Dominique Jones, CB Kamaal McIlwain, CB Sam Miller, P Brian Moorman, QB Jordan Palmer, FB Evan Rodriguez, WR Naaman Roosevelt, C Jared Wheeler. Placed on injured reserve: TE Tony Moeaki, CB Mario Butler, CB Bobby Felder.
