Spiller moved to WR, Hairston out

by TigerNet Staff - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:32 PM
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C.J. Spiller
Pos: RB   Height: 5-11   Weight: 195   Hometown: Lake Butler, FL (Union County HS)   Years Played: 2006 - 2009



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The Buffalo Bills' lack of depth at wide receiver has resulted in a position change for C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller
Pro Running Back
#28 5-11, 195
Lake Butler, FL

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The first-round pick from 2010 will move to receiver from running back, coach Chan Gailey said Monday, at least while Donald Jones is out. Jones isn't expected back in the lineup until mid-November with a high ankle sprain.

The Bills used Spiller at receiver Sunday against the New York Giants. He finished with five receptions, tied for the team high, and 39 yards.

"He did a very good job, and I can see that being his role here for the short term," Bills coach Chan Gailey said.


Also, former Clemson offensive lineman Chris HairstonChris Hairston
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#61 6-7, 325
Winston-Salem, NC

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will miss time for the Bills.

* Both left tackles, starter Demetrius Bell and rookie backup Chris Hairston. Bell has missed the last two games with a shoulder problem; Gailey announced Monday Hairston will miss 2-to-4 weeks with an ankle injury.



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