Buffalo Bills
Mana Silva - #30 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 206 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/17/1988 |
| Birthplace | Hilo, HI |
| College | Hawaii |
| Years played | 2 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
Bills TE Nelson suspended for first four games
Shawn Nelson, one of the Bills' most athletic tight ends who was battling for a starting spot, was suspended for the first four games of the season by the league on Friday.
Bills FS Byrd out indefinitely after surgery
The Bills suffered another injury to one of their starters as FS Jairus Byrd is out indefinitely after having surgery for the third time in 13 months to repair a groin injury.
Schobel chooses retirement over Texans
Two-time Pro Bowler Aaron Schobel has decided to retire from the NFL instead of play for the Texans or a number of other suitors.
Bills add two rookies to injury-depleted offense
The Bills signed two undrafted rookies Monday to try to bolster an offense that has been plagued by injuries this offseason.
Bills lose RBs Jackson, Lynch to injuries
The Bills, whose rushing attack is the centerpiece of their offense, lost two of their running backs, Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, Friday night in a preseason-opening 42-17 defeat at the hands of the Redskins.
DeHaven excited about Bills' returners
One of the few areas the Bills did not struggle in last season was special teams. Not only did they excel in the kicking game, but they also finished sixth in kickoff-return differential.
Report: Bills, first-round RB Spiller come to terms
The Bills on Friday agreed to terms with 2010 first-round draft pick RB C.J. Spiller on a five-year contract worth $25 million, including $20.8 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.com.
Bills release veteran Schobel
The Bills issued a statement Wednesday announcing that they have released DE-OLB Aaron Schobel, who has been contemplating retirement.
Bills moving on without Schobel
Bills GM Buddy Nix announced Monday that the team is moving forward with plans that do not include OLB Aaron Schobel.
Bills place Schobel on reserve/did-not-report list
The Bills announced Thursday that they have placed OLB Aaron Schobel on the reserve/did-not-report list.
Bills sign second-round NT Troup
The Bills announced that they have signed second-round draft selection Torell Troup, a nose tackle from Central Florida.
Increased role coming for Bills TE Nelson
Bills TE Shawn Nelson wasn't exactly a major contributor after being taken in the fourth round last season, catching just 17 passes and one touchdown in 12 games (all starts). But with the team's lack of receiving weapons ...
Bills sign third-round DE Carrington
The Bills announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with 2010 third-round draft pick DE Alex Carrington. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
AFC East training-camp reports
In the first installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC East teams, including offensive and defensive overviews, a battle to watch and an injury update for each club.
Bills' LB corps filled with questions
For the Bills' defense to transition into the 3-4 scheme successfully, they'll need an improved showing by their linebacking corps, a group riddled with injuries last season. Entering training camp, however, this unit is filled with more questions than ...
PLAYER NEWS
The Buffalo Bills have shuffled their practice squad by signing Silva.|||||||
Silva rejoins the Bills after spending part of last season on the team's practice squad. He was signed by Dallas on Dec. 13 and remained with the Cowboys before being cut last week.
The Dallas Cowboys have put safety Barry Church on season-ending injured reserve and signed Silva as a replacement.|||||||
Silva was an undrafted free agent out of Hawaii this year, spending time on the practice squads in Baltimore and Buffalo.
