The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Fitzpatrick's future remains in limbo. That was the update general manager Buddy Nix provided Tuesday. "I don't know," Nix told the Associated Press when asked if the team had reached any decisions regarding Fitzpatrick. "We're still in the process of working on it."

Diehards Line:The Bills have sent mixed messages this offseason as to whether they intend to keep or cut the quarterback all offseason. He's coming off his second inconsistent season as a starter. And Fitzpatrick's contract is an issue. He's due to make a $3 million bonus this month as part of a six-year, $59 million contract extension he signed in October 2011. Saying he's spoken with Fitzpatrick several times this offseason, Nix declined to reveal whether he's discussed having the quarterback restructure his contract. "Any talking, I'll do with him," Nix said. Fitzpatrick's status appeared secure last month, when new coach Doug Marrone announced he informed Fitzpatrick and newly re-signed backup Tarvaris Jackson that he intends to have both compete for the starting job this offseason. The Bills' message was less definitive a little more than a week later at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. That's where both Nix and team president Russ Brandon were evasive when discussing Fitzpatrick. ... Stay tuned.