While most NFL teams shake up their roster after loses, Buffalo Bills decided to do it after a 41-10 win over New York Jets. Bills released quarterback Nathan Peterman on Monday, and then followed that up by releasing veteran wide receiver Terrelle Pryor on Tuesday.
Bill’s decision to release Nathan Peterman, who was a starter at the beginning of the season, isn’t a surprise considering the 24-year-old’s struggles with interceptions. In 2017, he played four games in which he had five interceptions in 49 pass attempts.
Peterman continued in the same manner in 2018 as well by throwing seven interceptions in 81 pass attempts and having the worst QBR in the league. It also didn’t help that his replacement, the third-string QB Matt Barkley, had a monster performance against the Jets on Sunday.
The decision to cut Terrelle Pryor was also expected, considering the fact that his role was diminished in the last couple of games. Bills decided to give the opportunity to their younger player, which meant fewer snaps for Pryor. The 29-year-old played a total of eight games this season and has caught 16 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills currently have a 3-7 record and will have a bye this week.
