Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Bills release fullback Barnes, sign McIntyre instead

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills shuffled fullbacks Tuesday by signing Corey McIntyre and releasing Darian Barnes.

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Bills release fullback Barnes, sign McIntyre instead

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McIntyre, an unsigned free agent with three years of NFL experience, spent last season with Atlanta before his September release. He also played with Cleveland and New Orleans, and is regarded as a capable blocker and special teams player.

The moves come as the undefeated Bills (4-0) prepare to play at Arizona (2-2) on Sunday, Buffalo's final game before its bye week.

Barnes' release comes after he sprained his right foot in Buffalo's 24-23 win over Oakland on Sept. 21 and missed last weekend's game at St. Louis.

The lone fullback on the Bills' roster, Barnes is a seven-year NFL veteran who was in his first season with Buffalo. He had two catches for 34 yards this season and was used as a lead blocker for running backs Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson.

The Bills have reintroduced the fullback position in their offense this season under first-year coordinator Turk Schonert.




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