ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson is expected to play in the team’s opener against the Miami Dolphins this weekend, while free safety Jairus Byrd’s status has not yet been determined.
Coach Chan Gailey said before practice Wednesday that Jackson “will be fine for the game” a month after having surgery to repair a broken bone in his left hand. Gailey said Jackson will wear a pad around the injured hand.
Gailey was less definitive about Byrd, who returned to practice this week after surgery to repair a groin injury three weeks ago. Byrd’s status will be monitored on a daily basis.
Earlier in the day, the Bills signed tight end DajLeon Farr to the practice squad and waived tight end Derek Schouman from injured reserve.
