Edwards Will Watch Sunday’s Game From the Sidelines

The Bills are going to play it safe this Sunday, and leave their banged up starting quarterback on the bench for this week’s pre-season game against the Colts.  With the knowledge that Buffalo are likely going to go with their starters for the entire 1st half, coupled with Edwards’ performance of nine days ago, this news is more disappointing than it normally would be when discussing a pre-season affair.  With regard to the injury itself however, there is nothing to worry about Bills’ fans.  Edwards will simply rest his bruised thigh, and hopefully suit up for the final tune-up this coming Thursday. 

While on the subject of injuries, the Bills will also be without the services of wide receivers James Hardy and Roscoe Parrish, both of whom will be nursing minor afflictions.  This should give rookie Steve Johnson and incumbent 5th receiver Justin Jenkins a lot of looks.  It should be an exciting match-up, as the first round of cuts is drawing nearer. 

Finally, the Bills did make a pair of roster moves yesterday morning, adding un-drafted rookie free agent OT Dustin Dickinson.  His presence will spell relief for players like Brad Butler and Duke Preston, who have been called upon in recent weeks to play outside of their natural position, in order to afford the starting OT’s a much needed break.  Dickinson was originally signed by Seattle after the draft, but was released in June.  In order to make room for the newcomer, Buffalo parted ways with WR Jason Jones.

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