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BILLS: No recent discussions on Peters' contract

Team is unsure whether Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters will report to training camp or elect to continue holding out for a new deal after the player was fined $8,638 for missing the team’s two mandatory minicamp practices last month. Peters risks an even heftier fine of more than $15,000 for each day he misses training camp.....more>>

BILLS: Hardy among three rookies signed
Besides James Hardy, a receiver who was selected 41st overall out of Indiana, the Bills also signed third-round pick, defensive end Chris Ellis, and sixth-round pick, running back Xavier Omon, both to four-year contracts. That leaves Buffalo first-round pick Leodis McKelvin, a cornerback, as the one unsigned player before the team’s first practice Friday morning.
AREA SKATING: NT skaters headed to nationals
ROLLER SKATING: Cooper wins four gold medals at North East Regional Figure Championship.
BILLS: Fullback returns to the offense
Free agent Darian Barnes tops the position's depth chart.
BUFFALO BILLS: Lockport’s Kugler comfortable in new role
The Buffalo Bills didn’t look far for a replacement, promoting Lockport native Sean Kugler from his assistant position to offensive line coach in January.
BILLS: Butler signs extension
Fourth-round draft pick Derek Fine inks contract.
BILLS: Police visit team headquarters in probe of Lynch
Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold declined comment regarding the police visit, other than to say: “We’ve cooperated fully and we will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities.”
BUFFALO BILLS: Emmet Belknap welcomes Dr. Andy Cappuccino
When Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett went down with his spinal chord injury last year at Ralph Wilson Stadium, no one, not even the man credited with helping to save his life and allowing him to walk again, Lockport’s Dr. Andy Cappuccino, thought it was serious.
BILLS: Former offensive lineman Frerotte dead at 43
“He was one of those players to have on your team that was fun to have on your team,” said Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold. “A great personality, and we’re very saddened to hear that news today.”
BILLS: Team to fine Jason Peters
Pro Bowl left tackle Jason will be fined by the for missing the start of the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp.

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