Bills swap first-round picks with Bengals, eyeing QB
The Buffalo Bills put themselves in a better position to fill a big need at quarterback in the draft. The Cincinnati Bengals added much-needed protection for their own franchise quarterback, Andy Dalton.
NFL The Bills moved up nine spots yesterday by swapping firstround picks with the Bengals, who also acquired high-priced left tackle Cordy Glenn in the trade, according to a source.
Buffalo moved up to the No. 12 spot by trading the first of its two opening-round selections, 21st overall. The Bills also have the No. 22 pick.
It was the Bills’ second major trade in three days after dealing starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland for a thirdround pick.
The moves helped place the Bills in a position to use one of their first-round picks to select a quarterback. Nathan Peterman, a fifth-round pick last year, is the only quarterback on the roster.
Glenn has been a Bills starter since being selected in the second round in 2012. He was limited to six games last year due to a left-foot injury that eventually required surgery.
Miami may cut Suh
The Miami Dolphins appear ready to move on without their defensive anchor. Miami is discussing releasing five-time Pro Bowl tackle Ndamukong Suh when the NFL’s new year begins tomorrow, according to a source. The Dolphins have not commented, but are also expected to release linebacker Lawrence Timmons.
Suh, 31, had 41⁄2 sacks and 48 tackles last season for the 6-10 Dolphins . . . .
The Chiefs released one of their career sack leaders, Tamba Hali, and veteran stalwart of their secondary, Ron Parker, moves designed to help Kansas City get younger on defense and have some financial freedom for the start of free agency.
Hali was the 20th overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Penn State, became a fan-favorite and went to five consecutive Pro Bowls beginning in 2011. The 34-year-old pass rusher started just two of 16 games in 2016 when knee pain caught up to him, and only appeared in five games last season . . . .
The Oakland Raiders released cornerback Sean Smith and right tackle Marshall Newhouse to create more salary cap room heading into free agency.
Giants ink Herzlich
The New York Giants re-signed linebacker Mark Herzlich and guard Jon Halapio. Entering his eighth season, Herzlich, the former Boston College star, spent last season on injured reserve after sustaining a stinger in training camp . . . .
The Baltimore Ravens signed offensive lineman James Hurst to a four-year contract. Hurst started all 16 games in 2017 for the fourth consecutive season. Also, the Ravens released veteran cornerback Lardarius Webb . ...
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Brian Price, an exclusive rights free agent . . . .
Kicker Dustin Hopkins re-signed with the Washington Redskins, and backup offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe was given a second-round tender worth about $2.9 million . . . .
The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed linebacker Nick Dzubnar and wide receiver Geremy Davis. Dzubnar led the NFL with 21 special teams tackles last season . . . .
The Seattle Seahawks retained one of their key defensive backs by signing safety Bradley McDougald to a three-year contract. McDougald finished 2017 with 67 tackles and four passes defensed . . . .
Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis has been charged with rape in 2013 in Atlanta. The Broncos said in a statement they were aware of the incident that allegedly happened when Gotsis was in college at Georgia Tech.