Buffalo Bills
Tashard Choice - #20 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/20/1984 |
| Birthplace | Lovejoy, GA |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 4th round, 23rd pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | 193 | 1 |
Bills RB Jackson out for season
Head coach Chan Gailey said Monday that Fred Jackson will miss at least 2-3 weeks with a knee injury suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
Bills RB Spiller injures shoulder
Bills RB C.J. Spiller left Sunday’s game against the Browns with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Bills RB Jackson out at least three games
Bills head coach Chan Gailey confirmed that RB Fred Jackson will miss at least three weeks after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s loss to the Jets.
Bills re-sign backup RB Choice
The Bills have agreed on a new contract with free-agent RB Tashard Choice, the team announced Saturday.
Bills place RB Jackson on I.R.; claim RB Choice
Bills RB Fred Jackson was placed on injured reserve with a fracture to the fibula bone in his lower right leg.
Redskins claim RB Choice from Cowboys
The Redskins claimed RB Tashard Choice off waivers from their longtime rival Dallas, waiving Brandyn Thompson to make room on the roster.
Cowboys waive RB Choice
The Cowboys waived RB Tashard Choice on Saturday to make room on the 53-man roster for rookie OLB Bruce Carter, who has been on the non-football injury list.
Rehabbed Clayton may become Rams' No. 1 receiver
Although he started the season on the PUP list, Mark Clayton appears ready to go in Week Seven, when he could assume a role as the Rams' top wideout, according to NFC Whispers.
Murray's role should expand with Cowboys
Felix Jones is hurt and off to a slow start, so don't be surprised if DeMarco Murray sees an expanded role on offense.
Cowboys unlikely to bring back Barber
With RB Marion Barber showing signs of slowing down, we hear Dallas is more likely to bring back No. 3 RB Tashard Choice and jettison the more expensive Barber, according to NFC East Whispers.
Choice again answers call when given shot
The Cowboys don't often call Tashard Choice's number in their crowded backfield, but when they do, it's almost always a success.
Cowboys pick Manning four times, beat Colts in OT
On Sunday, Peyton Manning had two of his four interceptions returned for touchdowns and the last one set up David Buehler's 38-yard field goal in overtime to give Dallas a 38-35 victory at Indianapolis.
Cowboys must make their Choice
Tashard Choice might be getting more touches with Marion Barber out, but Choice is not likely to have a huge future with the Cowboys.
Dixon unlikely to give up Eagles' DT job
Although Brodrick Bunkley is expected back from injury soon, don't expect him to regain the starting DT job from Antonio Dixon, who has impressed the Eagles, according to NFC East Whispers.
Chiefs trade DE Magee to Bucs
The NFL's trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET with just one trade occurring, the Chiefs sending DE Alex Magee to the Bucs for a 2011 draft choice.
Jones hints that Cowboys might favor Felix
Owner Jerry Jones spoke to a small group of media at the NFL's spring meetings and indicated that RB Felix Jones will get every chance to start next season.
Cowboys likely to keep all three backs
It's looking more as if the Cowboys will keep their deep stable of running backs rather than trading one for help elsewhere.
Cowboys will get Jones, Choice more work
One of the interesting subplots of the Cowboys' offseason will be the talk about how much more work Felix Jones and Tashard Choice will get — and perhaps how much less will be in the hands of Marion Barber.
Phillips: Barber 'wasn't feeling right' against Eagles
The health of Cowboys RB Marion Barber has become one of the few issues following the team's rousing playoff victory over the Eagles.
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PLAYER NEWS
The Buffalo Bills have re-signed Choice.|||||||
Choice, who was a free agent, enters his sixth NFL season. Buffalo claimed him off waivers in late November 2011. He had 47 carries for 193 yards and a touchdown in 12 games last season playing behind starters C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson.
Choice had 91 yards on 20 carries in a 24-14 win over Cleveland after C.J. Spiller left with a shoulder injury.|||||||
It's unclear if Choice, the Bills' third-string running back, or Fred Jackson will get the bulk of the carries in Sunday's game against New England. Jackson was initially expected to miss about a month after he sprained his right knee in a season-opening 48-28 loss at the Jets two weeks ago. After spending last week working out on his own along the sideline, Jackson will get his first test in a team setting Wednesday, when the Bills return to practice.
Choice has agreed to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills after being a late-season pickup last year. He is is expected to compete for a reserve spot behind a fully recovered Jackson and C.J. Spiller. Buffalo was Choice's third team last season after he opened with Dallas before being waived, and was then claimed by Washington|||||||
Choice had 23 carries for 70 yards, and added seven catches for 51 yards in six games with Buffalo. The Bills claimed him off waivers on Nov. 23 after starter Fred Jackson broke his right leg. Choice spent his first three NFL seasons with the Cowboys, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2008 draft. He has 1,216 yards rushing and nine touchdowns in 61 career games, including four starts.
The newly acquired Tashard Choice practiced both Thursday and Friday for Buffalo, and could be active Sunday against the Jets (5-5).|||||||
Choice was signed on Wednesday after the Bills put running back Fred Jackson on injured reserve with a broken right leg.
Choice carried six times for seven yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to Dallas.|||||||
Choice had missed three games with a hamstring injury.
