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This was a rookie camp, so only first- and second-year players were allowed. Still, a number of players here are in contention for the first string, with only RT Cornell Green, C Geoff Hangartner, and injured LT Demetrius Bell as likely Week 1 starters. Meredith’s (8 career games, 4 career starts) bookend tackle was Nick Hennessey (1 game, 0 starts). The starting right guard was Jason Watkins (0 games), and the center was Christian Gaddis (2 games, 0 starts). Second-year LG Andy Levitre (16 games, 16 starts) was easily the most experienced starter. Only Levitre and Meredith were drafted. It’s going to be a long year in Buffalo.

Gaddis, an undrafted free agent, has been on the Bills practice squad all season.

Gaddis, 24, was on Cleveland’s practice squad all last year.

Gaddis could be pressed into action immediately as the Bills only have five other truly healthy linemen.

The former undrafted free agent out of Villanova has been bouncing around for four years. Gaddis, still just 25, has appeared in two career games.

Bell, a D-II star at Wayne State, was a tough cut after averaging 6.5 yards per carry in preseason action. The Bills will keep only Fred Jackson, C.J. Spiller, and Marshawn Lynch at running back.