ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are turning their offense over to Tyrod Taylor, who has won the starting job after a three-way quarterback competition during the offseason.
Coach Rex Ryan announced his decision following practice on Monday.
Taylor won the job over former Bills starter and 2013 firstround draft pick EJ Manuel, and Matt Cassel, a 10-year journeyman who was acquired in an offseason trade with Minnesota.
Veteran running back and respected team leader Fred Jackson has also been released by the Bills.
The Bills acquired LeSean McCoy in a trade with Philadelphia to take over the No. 1 spot, and also selected Karlos Williams in the draft.
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