Former Tennessee WR Justin Hunter claimed by Buffalo Bills
By Andrew Olson
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Justin Hunter is on the move again.
After starting the season with the Tennessee Titans, and then joining the Miami Dolphins, the former Volunteer wideout has been claimed by the Buffalo Bills.
Justin Hunter lands with the Buffalo Bills.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) September 30, 2016
Hunter was waived by the Dolphins on Wednesday, as the Dolphins could not justify roster space for a No. 5 receiver.
The Bills, however, are in need of a pass-catcher with top wideout Sammy Watkins being placed on injured reserve.
The #Bills have placed WR Sammy Watkins on Injured Reserve, putting him on the shelf for at least 8 weeks. They claimed Justin Hunter.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2016
WR Justin Hunter carries a $555k cap hit to the #Bills with his waiver claim to fill Sammy Watkin's IR designation. Final year of his deal.
— Spotrac (@spotrac) September 30, 2016
Hunter was a second-round draft pick in 2013 by the Titans, but has yet to live up to his potential. He should get a chance to do that in Buffalo while Watkins is sidelined.
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