BDC 3/13: Bills Release QB Fitzpatrick
Posted by on March 13, 2013 – 9:40 am
DAILY REPORT
–The Buffalo Bills announced yesterday that the team has released QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Bills made the transaction after 4:00 pm in conjunction with the start of the NFL’s calendar year, which began at 4:00 pm ET today, allowing the team to make Fitzpatrick a post June 1st designation.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
General Manager Buddy Nix
On the release of QB Ryan Fitzpatrick:
“We kept every possible option open right down to the wire when we had to make a decision on whether to keep Ryan. In the end, we had to do what we feel is best for our football team and it was a very difficult decision. Ryan did some great things as our starting quarterback. He is a class act, a terrific guy with a great family and has been involved in many charitable endeavors in our community. But difficult decisions often have to be made and so we are moving forward. We wish Ryan and his family the best of luck in the future and offer him our sincere thanks for everything he has done for the Bills.”
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