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‘”Josh is our starter, when healthy, and his development is important for him and for us moving forward,” McDermott said Monday. “Getting experience — you’ve seen a lot of quarterbacks this season play — and it’s important that he gets as many reps as he can get in live game action.”‘

‘A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter before Sunday’s win that Allen is expected to be ready to return after the Bills’ bye week from a sprained elbow he suffered Oct. 14. Allen had been pushing to play and felt ready to go against the Jets before the team opted to hold him out, according to the source.’

‘The Bills know they don’t need to rush back their franchise quarterback, and it’s more important for Allen to get fully healthy and receive the extra rest that the bye week offers.’

‘Barkley was announced Saturday as the Bills’ starter after the team ruled out rookie first-round quarterback Josh Allen, who will miss his fourth consecutive game because of an elbow injury. The Bills previously ruled out veteran Derek Anderson because of a concussion.’

‘Since 2001, Gaines’ 90 total penalty yards in a game are second only to Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams, who had 106 yards in penalties during a 2009 game against the Baltimore Ravens.’

‘McCoy, 30, who is on pace for a career-low 514 yards this season, has averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry and has not scored a touchdown since Week 15 of last season. His rushing average ranks 41st this season among NFL running backs with a qualifying amount of carries, and he has gained first downs on 13.3 percent of his rushes, which ranks 47th among qualifying running backs.’

‘McDermott said he and Beane had a conversation about the potential non-football implications of signing Kaepernick, who filed a collusion grievance last year against the NFL accusing NFL owners of conspiring to keep him off teams because of his controversial protests during the national anthem.’

‘Pryor, who signed a one-year deal with Buffalo, will play his former team, the Jets, on Nov. 11 at MetLife Stadium. The Bills and Jets will meet again in December at New Era Field.’

‘Peterman has started three games since the Bills selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 draft. He has thrown seven interceptions in those games and his 16.8 passer rating in starts ranks last among all NFL quarterbacks to have started since last season.’

‘Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed Tuesday that Pryor was traveling back to Buffalo, prior to the deal’s being announced. McDermott did not want to say whether Pryor would be considered to play quarterback given injuries to rookie Josh Allen (elbow) and veteran Derek Anderson (concussion).’

‘Buffalo has spoken to at least three teams, but none has been willing to offer what it would take to get a deal done for McCoy, according to sources.’

‘Running back LeSean McCoy traveled back with the Bills from Indianapolis but remains in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury Sunday, McDermott said.’

‘Quarterback Derek Anderson, who started Sunday’s game less than two weeks after being signed by the Bills, was seen limping through the locker room after the game. Anderson said he got a “little banged up,” although he finished the contest.

‘”That’s always part of the evaluation,” McDermott said of Peterman’s performances. “But one piece, not every piece of it. I feel like this is the right decision for our football team right now.”‘

‘ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that Allen’s injury is to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. It is not considered major at this time, but his MRI will be sent to noted orthopedist specialist Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion, which has become standard operating procedure. One of the Bills’ orthopedic specialists, Dr. Leslie Bisson, completed his fellowship under Dr. Andrews.’