With EJ Manuel being sidelined for a few weeks because of an LCL sprain in his right knee, Bills coach Doug Marrone has to start someone at quarterback heading into Week 6 vs. Cincinnati. Though, in a very shocking move, Marrone announced Monday during his weekly radio spot with WGR 550 that practice squad quarterback Thad Lewis will be elevated to the active roster to start Sunday.
"Thaddeus has been with us the whole time, knows the system now, has been practicing with us and traveling with us," Marrone said. "So at the point where we are now he gives us the best opportunity. He has experience. He has played in games. He knows the system.
"The situation now is Thad gives us the best chance. I think we’ll play to his strengths and he does know the whole playbook now. He can extend plays. He can run. He can throw it. We’re happy with what he’s done in the practices here that we’ve watched him. So now we’re going to give him an opportunity to see what he has."