ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills quarterback competition -- and their expectations in getting off to a fresh start -- are suddenly on indefinite hold with rookie quarterback EJ Manuel to miss the rest of the preseason after hurting his left knee. In a statement released by the team Saturday, coach Doug Marrone said the first-round draft pick would have a "minor knee procedure." The announcement came during the teams day off, and following a 20-16 victory over Minnesota. Its unclear when or how Manuel was hurt. And there had been no indication the rookie first-round draft pick had been bothered by an injury following the game. He took over to start the second half and opened with a 14-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Brad Smith. He finished 10 of 12 for 92 yards in three series. "EJ Manuel had some swelling in his left knee this morning and was examined by our medical staff," Marrone said. "An MRI revealed that he will need to have a minor knee procedure and that has been scheduled. He will miss the remainder of the preseason and then be re-evaluated at that time." The injury is a potentially significant setback for a player regarded the future of the franchise, and the only quarterback selected in the first round in April. He was chosen 16th overall out of Florida State. Manuel is regarded the centre-piece of an off-season offensive overhaul under Marrone. The rookie head coach has been in the process of introducing an up-tempo offence with an emphasis on speed. At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Manuel is a strong-armed quarterback, who has also has mobility. The injury comes just as Manuel appeared to have taken the edge in an off-season-long quarterback competition with free-agent veteran addition Kevin Kolb. Through two preseason games , Manuel completed 26 of 33 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns, and ran four times for 29 yards. Kolb had just returned to practice last week after missing eight days with a twisted left knee, he hurt while slipping on a wet rubber mat during practice on Aug. 3. In starting against Minnesota on Friday, Kolb got off to a slow start. He finished 13 of 21 for 111 yards passing and an interception. Washington State rookie Jeff Tuel is the third-string quarterback. Kolb will now start against Washington on next Saturday. Kolb signed with the Bills in the off-season after starting 21 of 32 career games played in a six-year career with Philadelphia and Arizona. Hes thrown for 28 touchdowns and 25 interceptions while being sacked 77 times in a career that started as a 2nd round draft pick of the Eagles in 2007. Marrone also says backup receiver Kevin Elliott will miss the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee. The Bills return to practice Sunday morning at their training camp facility in suburban Rochester on Sunday. 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Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please. George McPhee hasnt been on the job long enough to hire a scouting staff. But the general manager for the NHLs Las Vegas expansion franchise is already formulating his strategy for next years expansion draft.Teams will still do their best to not give us anything, McPhee said. Well have a better opportunity to build a foundation than in previous expansion drafts. But were going to have to work hard to find great players.McPhee figures he will be lucky if he selects one or two players who stick with the franchise for the long term. But that doesnt necessarily mean hell be staying away from players with long-term deals.I think well have to evaluate every team on a case-by-case basis and see what they have, McPhee said. Ill take a longer contract if its a good player.Before McPhee got the job, the other 30 general managers were already shuffling their rosters so as to have options entering the expansion draft. With teams allowed to protect one goaltender, thats the main reason Frederik Andersen and Brian Elliott were dealt this summer and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings are expected to make similar moves with goalies.Teams will be able to protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie OR eight skaters and one goalie in the expansion draft. They must also protect players with no-movement clauses as well as first- or second-year pros.In a busy summer of offseason transactions, here are players who were obtained with consideration for being dangled for next years expansion draft.Jason Chimera, LW, New York Islanders: A summer of change up front for the Islanders included the signing of Chimera, a veteran providing speed and experience after the offseason exodus of Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen. But Chimera is signed through 2018 on a team cluttered with talented young forwards. With the Islanders likely to keep seven forwards and three defensemen, Chimera could be the odd man out and an appealing option for an expansion team.Michael Grabner, RW, New York Rangers: In a low-key offseason for the Rangers, speedy forward Grabner was one of the bigger names. That the Rangers gave him a two-year deal seemed curious until extensions were given to forwards Chris Kreider, Kevin Hayes and J.T. Miller, and center Mika Zibanejad, who is a restricted free agent next summer, was obtained from the Ottawa Senators. With their forward core now more established, Grabner suddenly appears less likely to be protected in 2017.Dave Bolland, C, Florida Panthers: Bolland signed his five-year deal in 2014, but Floridas moves this summer changed his standing in the organization -- especially with a $27.5 million contract that has become an albatross. Bollands injuries and a lack of production led to speculation last season that the Panthers were prepared to cuut ties.dddddddddddd Behind a shakeup under new GM Tom Rowe, the hope might be that McPhee will take him off their hands. New contracts for Reilly Smith and Vincent Trocheck gave the Panthers four forwards signed through at least 2021. With Jonathan Huberdeau a restricted free agent next summer and Jaromir Jagr assessed on a year-by-year basis, Bolland will be dangled.Luke Schenn, D, Arizona Coyotes: On the surface, the Coyotes under new general manager John Chayka bolstered their defensive depth by signing the veteran blueliner to a two-year contract. But a quick look at the Coyotes anticipated 2017-18 roster indicates Schenn might not spend that second season in Arizona. With defense a major strength, the Coyotes could opt for the eight-skater option when it comes to protecting players. Even if they do that, Schenn could be left out, especially with cornerstones Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Alex Goligoski locked up long term and Michael Stone and Connor Murphy both restricted free agents.Cam Ward, G, Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have a firmly established core of forwards and defensemen that should fit comfortably within the constraints of expansion rules. But they have a decision to make in net, where they have two veteran goalies -- Ward and Eddie Lack -- signed until 2018. Lack is younger and more durable, meaning longtime franchise goalie Ward could be made available.Chris Stewart, RW, Minnesota Wild: The Wild currently have four defensemen signed through at least 2020 and Matt Dumba is a restricted free agent. They also have an array of talent up front, including three players with no-movement clauses in Zach Parise, Mikko Koivu and Jason Pominville. Throw in Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiters impending restricted free agency in 2017, and Stewart doesnt seem to be part of the long-term plan.Pick a Lightning forward: By many measures, the Lightning won free agency by securing Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and Alex Killorn to long-term deals. General manager Steve Yzerman also expressed his intentions to retain restricted free agents Nikita Kucherov, Vladislav Namestnikov and Nikita Nesterov despite having limited cap space. Key forwards Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Jonathan Drouin will also be restricted free agents in 2017. The numbers simply dont add up, which is why the Lightning could trade goaltender Ben Bishop and hand over the starting job to Andrei Vasilevskiy. Its at forward that the Lightning likely have more great players than they can keep, including Stamkos, Ryan Callahan and Valtteri Filppula, who all have no-movement clauses. Unless Yzerman can make a move or two, Tampa Bay risks losing a great forward for nothing. Jerseys Wholesale China Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Jerseys China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '