Parrish Remains with Bills

ORCHARD PARK, NY (WIVB) - The Bills did not trade Roscoe Parrish or Terrell Owens.  They did not trade anyone.  The roster remains intact as the NFL trade deadline passed at 4pm Tuesday.

There had been speculation that Parrish would be moved, especially after he was inactive for Sunday's game in New York.  He has expressed his displeasure about his role in the offense, and the benching was a clear indication that he is no longer in the team's plans.

Dick Jauron said the team wanted to give Fred Jackson a chance at returning. This came just one week after Parrish's fumbled punt return cost the team a loss against the Browns.

Parrish led the NFL in punt returns in 2007 and 2008, but ranks just 20th this year with an average of 6.1 yards per return.

The trade speculation was also based on the Bills need for a roster spot soon, as James Hardy is set to come off the physically unable to perform list and begin practicing. 

Parrish has just one catch on offense this season.



(wivb.com)