Tennessee Titans
Ryan Fitzpatrick - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/24/1982 |
| Birthplace | Gilbert, AZ |
| College | Harvard |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 7th round, 36th pick by Rams |
Bills release QB Fitzpatrick
The Bills released QB Ryan Fitzpatrick after the signalcaller turned down an offer to restructure his deal.
Marrone stresses importance of competition when talking Bills' QBs
Like the other coaches who are inheriting questions at QB, Doug Marrone offered little in terms of clarity as to who will be Buffalo's starter.
Bills re-sign QB Jackson to compete with Fitzpatrick
The Bills on Friday announced that they have re-signed QB Tarvaris Jackson.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Bills' draft strategy a year or two late
Bills GM Buddy Nix has made it no secret that Buffalo will draft a quarterback, but that would have been a better strategy in 2011 or ’12.
Bills leave too many points on the field in 2012
The Bills' failure to score more TDs in the red zone is big reason why they once again will be on the outside looking in at the playoffs.
Nix continues to hint at drafting franchise QB
Bills GM Buddy Nix continues to make it clear that he wants to get a franchise quarterback, and it could come in April's draft.
Myers, Jones among intriguing Raiders on waiver wire
In his Week 10 Fantasy Ticker, PFW's Mike Wilkening says that several Raiders, including TE Brandon Myers, have a good deal of appeal.
Bills trying to get most out of WR Graham's speed
The Bills want to get the most out of speedy rookie WR T.J. Graham, but that has proven to be easier said than done.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Who is the second-best team in the AFC East?
In a muddled AFC, the team that finishes second in the AFC East could snag a wild-card berth, but it's hard to decipher which team that will be.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots rally after another blown lead
The Patriots took over first place in the AFC East after edging the Jets and the Dolphins moved into second while on bye.
Week Seven fantasy tips: QBs
The PFW staff offers its late-week fantasy QB tips for Week Seven, including a reminder for owners in need of a signalcaller to look at Josh Freeman.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Fitzpatrick's deep ball troubles continue
Ryan Fitzpatrick's accuracy problems on deep passes have been a problem again this season for a reeling Bills squad.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Five
The Patriots and Dolphins both looked strong in wins, while the Bills are reeling after a historic loss to the 49ers, and the Jets couldn't get past the Texans.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
The AFC East standings may look close, but Week Four proved that the Patriots are still ahead of the class.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Bills and Jets are tied atop the AFC East with records of 2-1, and the Patriots are below .500 for the first time in nine years.
PLAYER NEWS
Fitzpatrick met with Titans coach Mike Munchak and general manager Ruston Webster who needed a backup quarterback after being unable to renegotiate Matt Hasselbeck's contract.|||||||
Fitzpatrick threw for 3,800 yards with 24 touchdowns and 16 interceptions last year and had been the Bills' primary starter since 2010. He said going back to being a backup will be a challenge after four years as a starter in Buffalo. He has a family with four children and had roots in Buffalo along with a six-year, $59 million deal he signed in October 2011.
Fitzpatrick is out in Buffalo, the first major move as NFL free agency began Tuesday.|||||||
The Bills' starting quarterback was cut 1 1/2 years after getting a six-year, $59 million contract extension. Fitzpatrick struggled after signing the new deal, and the Bills went 6-10 in 2011 and in 2012. Buffalo has not made the playoffs since 1999, the longest active streak in the NFL. For now, the Bills' No. 1 quarterback is Tarvaris Jackson.
Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix hasn't ruled out the possibility of re-signing guard Andy Levitre, or determined whether to keep Fitzpatrick.|||||||
Fitzpatrick's future remains in question. He's coming off his second inconsistent season as starter. He's also due to earn a $3 million bonus this month as part of a six-year, $59 million contract extension he signed in October 2011.
Fitzpatrick threw just 17 passes but completed nine, two of which went for TDs in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.|||||||
This was only Fitzpatrick's third multi-touchdown game in the last eight.
Fitzpatrick bounced back from two subpar games to throw for 225 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's loss to the Titans.|||||||
Fitzpatrick completed 27 of 35 attempts and did throw one interception. In his two previous outings, Fitzpatrick threw for a total of 279 yards and no touchdowns.