AFC East Notes: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Bills

• On Wednesday, the Bills announced that they’re starting Derek Anderson at quarterback in Week 7 over Nathan Peterman. (NFLTR)
• Bills HC Sean McDermott said of QB Josh Allen: “I think he’s growing. I thought in the last game on Sunday, I saw signs of growth.” (Joe Buscaglia)

Dolphins

• According to Armando Salguero, the NFL plans to conduct an investigation into the Dolphins’ handling of the Ryan Tannehill injury situation and how they listed the injury on their injury reports last week.
• The Dolphins announced that Tannehill is out for Week 7 and they will once again start Brock Osweiler at quarterback. (NFLTR)
• Regarding Tannehill, Dolphins HC Adam Gase said: “He just can’t throw.” (Cameron Wolfe)
• Gase added that it seems like an uphill challenge for Tannehill to turn around and be ready for their Thursday game against the Texans next week.

Jets

• Jets HC Todd Bowles said Wednesday that they will kick the tires on free agent receivers with Quincy Enunwa out and Terrelle Pryor and Robby Anderson both dealing with injuries. (Connor Hughes)
• According to Bowles, one player they will discuss is Dez Bryant, but he declined to say if Bryant is a serious consideration for them.
• The Jets worked out some notable receivers on Tuesday including Corey Coleman and Rishard Matthews. (NFLTR)

Patriots

• Patriots HC Bill Belichick told reporters on Tuesday that WR Josh Gordon‘s “role is expanding weekly.” (Doug Kyed)