Source: Bills’ Waddle out with torn quadriceps
PITTSFORD, N.Y. – A person with direct knowledge of the injury confirms to The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills offensive tackle LaAdrian Waddle has a torn right quadriceps and is expected to miss the season.
The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Monday because the team hasn’t revealed the severity of the injury.
He has six seasons of NFL experience split between Detroit and New England. Waddle signed a one-year contract with Buffalo in March.
Jets acquire OL Alex Lewis from Ravens for draft pick: The New York Jets have acquired offensive lineman Alex Lewis from the Baltimore Ravens for a conditional seventh-round pick in next year’s NFL draft.
Lewis started 10 games at guard last season for the Ravens and can also play tackle.
Cowboys waiving TE Gathers, former Baylor basketball player: The Dallas Cowboys are waiving tight end Rico Gathers, ending three years of steady progress with the club for the former Baylor basketball player who chose to pursue pro football over a shot at the NBA.
The 25-year-old Gathers’ status on the roster became more tenuous when 11-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten came out of retirement after a year in broadcasting. Gathers also missed time at training camp with an ankle injury before Monday’s decision.
Browns’ Kareem Hunt promises to ‘lay low’ after bar argument: Suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt has promised to “lay low” following a recent argument outside a bar that led to police questioning and raised team concerns. Hunt is barred by the NFL from Cleveland’s first eight games for two physical altercations while he played for the Chiefs. In one case, he shoved and kicked a woman. The Browns signed him in March.