Derek Fine Fantasy News

Bills Place TE Fine On IR; Sign Klopfenstein
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:57pm

Bills tight end Derek Fine's season is over after being placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury.

Fine will be replaced by Joe Klopfenstein, who was signed in free agency.

The moves came Wednesday, a day after defensive coordinator Perry Fewell was promoted to interim head coach following Dick Jauron's dismissal. Buffalo (3-6) plays at Jacksonville on Sunday.

Klopfenstein, a 2006 second-round draft pick, spent three seasons with St. Louis before being released in September. At 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds, he had 33 catches for 386 yards and two scores in 48 career games.

Buffalo with just two healthy TEs
Sunday, October 25, 2009, 12:47pm

Bills TE Shawn Nelson was downgraded Saturday from doubtful to out for Buffalo’s game against Carolina Sunday.

Nelson was not expected to play after failing to practice all week due to illness. He had been battling flu-like symptoms.

Nelson’s absence leaves Buffalo with just two healthy tigh ends on the roster is Derek Fine and Jonathan Stupar.

Friday, September 25, 2009, 4:04pm

Van Pelt said Derek Fine would have started in the opener at New England two weeks ago if not for an ailing hamstring. Fortunately for the Bills, Fine is available now that they need him the most.

TE Stupar rejoins the Bills
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 12:35pm

tight end Jonathan Stupar, 6-foot-3 and 254 pounds, rejoins the Bills 53-man roster after originally being promoted Sept. 14. He was then cut two days later, but re-signed with the practice squad Sept. 17. He led the Bills in the preseason with 15 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown.

The Bills needed another healthy body at tight end with Schouman out and the status of rookie Shawn Nelson, who suffered a sprained shoulder against Tampa, unclear. Stupar joins Derek Fine as the two healthy tight ends on the roster.

Schouman carted off the field after twisting knee
Sunday, September 20, 2009, 11:57pm

The injuries mounted fast for the Buffalo Bills, who had two players — right tackle Brad Butler and tight end Derek Schouman — carted off the field with knee injuries against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Butler did not return after hurting his right knee late in the first half. Schouman was carted off the field after twisting his right knee while being tackled after making a 6-yard catch with a minute left in the third quarter.
Schouman's injury left Buffalo with one tight end, Derek Fine, after Shawn Nelson left the game in the first half with a strained shoulder.

Friday, September 18, 2009, 3:33pm

Bills Thursday's practice report:
Defensive end Aaron Schobel was held out of the Bills' practice on Thursday due to a sore lower back. He's not expected to miss the game on Sunday, but his status will be monitored the next two days. Defensive end Chris Kelsay (knee), cornerback Drayton Florence (knee) and tight end Derek Fine (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis. Head coach Dick Jauron is optimistic all three could play.