After being bothered by a nagging shoulder injury for the past month, Merriman’s Achilles’ suddenly became a problem on the Thursday before the Bills’ 27-24 loss to the Giants. Merriman missed that game, but he expressed confidence that he’d be able to return and not miss any significant time when the Bills came back from the bye.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Merriman finishes the season with nine tackles and one sack in five games. Coming into the season, he had 43 ½ sacks in 60 career games - but only four sacks from 2008-10.
Dolphins sign Losman
The Dolphins’ revolving door at quarterback spun anew when the team placed Sage Rosenfels on the reserve-non-football illness list and signed J.P. Losman, who last completed a pass in 2008. A blood disorder sent Rosenfels to the hospital in August, and he said in a statement that he hasn’t fully recovered … The Colts placed QB Kerry Collins on IR with a concussion. Collins started three games and went 48 of 98 for 481 yards with two TDs and one interception. Indianapolis also placed fullback Chris Gronkowski on IR because of a torn pectoral muscle … The Buccaneers placed Earnest Graham on IR after the running back tore his right Achilles’ tendon in Sunday’s loss to the Bears. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry this season, finishing with 206 yards on 37 attempts. He also had 26 receptions for 163 yards … The Falcons will be without fullback Ovie Mughelli for the rest of the season after he suffered a right knee injury Sunday.
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