Bills release Troy Vincent
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Vincent’s Contract Terminated by Bills
by Chris Brown, Lead Journalist Last Updated: 10/12/2006 3:17 PM ET
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videoVincent Placed on I.R.
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In an expected move the Bills parted ways with veteran safety Troy Vincent Thursday. Vincent, who has been rehabbing his injured hamstring since the Week One game at New England, was healthy and able to pass a physical this week prompting his termination.
Sitting on injured reserve minor since Sept. 13, Vincent by league rule had to be terminated by the Bills once he passed said physical.
Vincent is now a free agent and can be signed by any of the other 31 NFL teams. Under no circumstances however, can Vincent be re-signed by the Bills this season according to league rules.
Had Vincent been released any time after next Tuesday he would have had to go through the waiver process, where with his Bills contract in tow he would have been available to any of the 31 other teams. If he cleared waivers he would then be a free agent capable of signing with any team.
When he was put on injured reserve last month Vincent stated he was at peace with the decision made by the organization.
"I understand the nature of the business and I understand that injuries come along with the business," he said. "I'm a big boy, I know the ins and outs. And I understand what is best for the team and to not be selfish."
When asked if it could mean the end of his stellar NFL career, Vincent wasn't prepared to consider that yet.
"I don't know if it's a career decision," he said. "I'll sit back and think about where I go from here."
While rehabbing at the Bills facility for the past month, Vincent continued to sit in team meetings and worked with rookie safeties Donte Whitner and Ko Simpson to teach them some of the nuances of studying film and of the game.
That's what we as veterans are supposed to do," Vincent said. "That's part of who I am and how I'm made up and I refuse to turn my back on them. They'll become pros sooner than later."
Vincent was in his third season with Buffalo and started and played in 24 games between 2004-2006. The 15-year veteran was tied for the team lead in interceptions last season with four and set a career-high in tackles with 102.
He entered the 2006 campaign as the league leader in career interceptions (47) among active players.
by Chris Brown, Lead Journalist Last Updated: 10/12/2006 3:17 PM ET
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videoVincent Placed on I.R.
linkJim Leonhard Replaces Vincent
In an expected move the Bills parted ways with veteran safety Troy Vincent Thursday. Vincent, who has been rehabbing his injured hamstring since the Week One game at New England, was healthy and able to pass a physical this week prompting his termination.
Sitting on injured reserve minor since Sept. 13, Vincent by league rule had to be terminated by the Bills once he passed said physical.
Vincent is now a free agent and can be signed by any of the other 31 NFL teams. Under no circumstances however, can Vincent be re-signed by the Bills this season according to league rules.
Had Vincent been released any time after next Tuesday he would have had to go through the waiver process, where with his Bills contract in tow he would have been available to any of the 31 other teams. If he cleared waivers he would then be a free agent capable of signing with any team.
When he was put on injured reserve last month Vincent stated he was at peace with the decision made by the organization.
"I understand the nature of the business and I understand that injuries come along with the business," he said. "I'm a big boy, I know the ins and outs. And I understand what is best for the team and to not be selfish."
When asked if it could mean the end of his stellar NFL career, Vincent wasn't prepared to consider that yet.
"I don't know if it's a career decision," he said. "I'll sit back and think about where I go from here."
While rehabbing at the Bills facility for the past month, Vincent continued to sit in team meetings and worked with rookie safeties Donte Whitner and Ko Simpson to teach them some of the nuances of studying film and of the game.
That's what we as veterans are supposed to do," Vincent said. "That's part of who I am and how I'm made up and I refuse to turn my back on them. They'll become pros sooner than later."
Vincent was in his third season with Buffalo and started and played in 24 games between 2004-2006. The 15-year veteran was tied for the team lead in interceptions last season with four and set a career-high in tackles with 102.
He entered the 2006 campaign as the league leader in career interceptions (47) among active players.
Frisco should sign him for the sole purpose of veteran leadership...he's been hurt so no one really knows what he can do. plus he's old, you dont want to start signing players just because of their names(see the team right across the bay from you) bring him in and let him mentor the younger players, dont break the bank on him. niners got something good going, just be patient
