Reggie

Corner

With Terrence McGee (hamstring) sidelined, the Bills bring back their 2008 fourth-round pick. Corner was released at final cuts earlier this month. Undrafted rookie linebacker Robert Eddins was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

They also cut UDFA rookies LB Donovan Richard, CB Dontrell Johnson, and WR Chris Forcier. Corner was Buffalo’s slot corner for all of the 2010 season, but fell out of favor in 2011 and went unsigned in the first several waves of 2012 free agency. He’s a long shot in Jacksonville. Hoch played college ball at Mizzou.

Corner, signed in late June, lasted just over a month after sustaining an early-camp knee injury. He’ll likely be released with a settlement later on.

Corner suffered a knee injury early in camp. A fifth-year pro, Corner appeared in 11 games for the Bills last season, making one start. He’ll look for special teams work.

The 2008 fourth-round pick was impressive in OTAs. Still, Corner is very undersized at 5'9/175 and Ashton Youboty won’t go down without a fight in training camp. Drayton Florence and Ko Simpson are other options to fill in at the nickel.

Last week Jauron was hopeful that Florence could play, but now it looks as if Reggie Corner will take over as the team’s nickel back while Florence is out.

Florence was battling for nickle duties with Reggie Corner and Ashton Youboty. The injury means that Corner will likely take over the role heading into Week 1. Florence’s roster spot is in danger.

Corner is a lightweight cornerback from Akron who had 15 picks in college. He has excellent ball skills, although it was surprising he went so high in the draft. For now, he’s working as the second team slot corner.

Corner, Youboty, Will James, and Cox will vie for two jobs behind McKelvin, Terrence McGee, and Jabari Greer. Youboty was a third-round pick in 2006.

Free agent Jabari Greer is not likely to be brought back after McKelvin emerged as a major playmaker down the stretch. Last year’s fourth-rounder, Reggie Corner, will challenge Ashton Youboty for the No. 3 cornerback role. Both McKelvin and McGee will be worthwhile targets in big-play IDP leagues.