Buffalo Bills
Scott Chandler - #84 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 260 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/23/1985 |
| Birthplace | Southlake, TX |
| College | Iowa |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 4th round, 30th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 571 | 6 |
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Bills FS Byrd out indefinitely after surgery
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Schobel chooses retirement over Texans
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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
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DeHaven excited about Bills' returners
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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
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Bills sign third-round DE Carrington
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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 placed Chandler on injured reserve a day after he hurt his left knee in a loss to Miami.|||||||
Chandler was hurt on the Bills third play from scrimmage after he fell awkwardly while making a 25-yard catch. He was walking on crutches following the game, and coach Chan Gailey said the injury "doesn't look good."
Chandler has agreed in principal to a two-year contract to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills less than a week before he was eligible to become a free agent, the player's agent has told The Associated Press. Rick E. Smith confirmed in an e-mail that his client had agreed to the deal Thursday morning. Chandler announced the news himself by posting it on his Twitter account.|||||||
Chandler had 38 catches for 389 yards and tied a single-season franchise record with six touchdowns last season. He becomes the second key offensive player retained by the Bills before free agency opens next week. Buffalo re-signed leading receiver Stevie Johnson on Monday.
Chandler is out for a second straight game because of a left ankle injury.|||||||
Chandler is tied for the team lead with six TD receptions, but he has none in his last five games.
Chandler scored again in a 38-35 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.|||||||
Chandler has three receiving TDs this year already.
The Buffalo Bills have tendered a contract to Chandler.|||||||
Chandler joined the Bills in December after being claimed on waivers from Dallas.
