Thursday, September 8, 2005 7:20 PM
No progress in Bills talks to extend CB Clements' contract
(Orchard Park, NY - AP) — Cornerback Nate Clements will probably have to wait until the end of the season to see how willing the Buffalo Bills are to re-sign him.
In an e-mail sent to The Associated Press, Clements' agent, Todd France, wrote there has been no progress in talks with Buffalo to extend his client's contract beyond this season.
France added he expects to meet with Bills president Tom Donahoe on Sunday while attending Buffalo's season-opener against Houston at Orchard Park.
Clements is in the final year of his contract and eligible to become an unrestricted free agent.
Buffalo's 2001 first-round draft pick, Clements is a four-year starter, who has 18 interceptions and seven forced fumbles. He's also the team's primary punt returner.
Last month, Clements said he wanted to be the league's top-paid cornerback. That would put his demands in the range of the seven-year, 63 million dollar contract Champ Bailey signed with Denver last year.