The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Trent Edwards in a surprise move that came a week after he lost the starting job for a second straight season.
It's way too early to proclaim any NFL team any sort of champion, of course. Still, this weekend will provide a strong indication who will control the NFC North and AFC East.

Braylon Edwards didn't have to get behind the wheel. He could have made a simple phone call and avoided arrest for driving drunk.
The video wasn't a blockbuster for the New England Patriots. And the director wasn't happy.
The Texas depth chart shows the potential of a highly touted recruiting class: Twelve true freshmen in the two-deep lineup.
New England Patriots all-purpose running back Kevin Faulk has done nearly everything except grab headlines.
Buffalo Bills players became at least the fifth NFL team to vote in favor of giving the NFL Players Association the right to decertify in the event of a lockout next year.

No fan of in-season quarterback shuffles, Bills receiver Lee Evans wasn't in a position to dispute the latest decision to go with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter.

Running back Larry Johnson has been released by the Washington Redskins after gaining 2 yards on five carries in two games with the team.