AFC East Notes: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Bills

• Bills HC Sean McDermott told reporters WR Cole Beasley and C Mitch Morse underwent core muscle surgeries a few weeks ago. (Vic Carucci)
• Bills TE Tyler Kroft suffered a broken foot on Monday that will require surgery. (NFLTR)
• Bills signed DE Jerry Hughes to a two-year extension. (NFLTR)

Dolphins

• Per Barry Jackson, Dolphins HC Brian Flores says DB Minkah Fitzpatrick will play linebacker in addition to safety and corner. 

Jets

• The Jets aren’t using a search firm, but have told people they could contact NFL Network personality and reporter Peter Schrager for assistance on candidates, according to Manish Mehta.
• However, a Jets source tells Brian Costello the only conversations the team has had with Schrager center around him working a preseason broadcast for the team. 
• According to the Athletic’s Connor Hughes, Eagles VP Joe Douglas continues to be No. 1 on the Jets’ wishlist for general manager. 
• The Jets fired scout Bill Dekraker. (Manish Mehta)

Patriots

• According to the Athletic’s Jeff Howe, Patriots OT Isaiah Wynn has looked good during the spring as he recovers from a torn Achilles. New England believes he’ll be ready for the season.
• New DT Danny Shelton‘s one-year deal with the Patriots includes a $75,000 signing bonus, a base salary of $805,000 and up to $150,000 in incentives and bonuses. (Field Yates)
• Patriots TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins will miss OTA’s with an excused absence. (Kevin Duffy)