The Bills (3-7), who host Miami Sunday, were not immediately available for comment. Perry Fewell made his debut as interim coach last Sunday after Dick Jauron was fired.
Jets demote Rhodes
Jets safety Kerry Rhodes has been demoted by coach Rex Ryan in favor of Eric Smith.
“I don’t know,’’ Rhodes said of his future with the team. “I didn’t expect to be in this position, so I don’t know.’’
Rhodes has failed to be the playmaking presence Ryan expected when he compared him to Baltimore’s Ed Reed in the offseason. Instead, Rhodes has struggled with no interceptions, sacks, forced fumbles or fumble recoveries.
“Do I expect more of Kerry? I would say that’s a true statement than what we’re getting,’’ Ryan said. “He probably expected more of himself also.’’
Heady move
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced despite sustaining a concussion against Kansas City last weekend and is expected to play Sunday in Baltimore.
While Roethlisberger went through a usual Wednesday practice, second-year quarterback Dennis Dixon took more snaps than usual. Dixon moved up the depth chart when backup Charlie Batch broke his left wrist during the loss to the Chiefs.
The Steelers added a third quarterback by signing former three-year Pitt starter Tyler Palko to their practice squad.
Warner plans to play
