Bills open roster spots, putting DE Dawuane Smoot on IR, releasing S Mike Edwards

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills did not add any players by the NFL trade deadline Tuesday after opening two roster spots by placing defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot on injured reserve and releasing safety Mike Edwards.

Smoot needs surgery after hurting his wrist in Sunday's win against the Dolphins, but he is expected to return before the end of the season, coach Sean McDermott said.

Edwards requested to be traded a few weeks ago for his lack of playing time. He appeared in just three games for Buffalo this season, while being inactive the past four, after signing a one-year contract in free agency.

The Bills could sign players from their practice squad to fill the roster vacancies. Or they could turn to old faces.

Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, and posted a photo of himself in a Bills uniform with the caption "run it back" on his Instagram page.

And former defensive captain Micah Hyde's potential return to the Bills secondary has been a latent storyline since training camp. Hyde has not announced his retirement or signed with an NFL team, the Bills have not given his jersey No. 23 out to another player, and general manager Brandon Beane has not ruled out the possibility of bringing back the 33-year-old safety when asked.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.