The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Bills announced they released Fitzpatrick.
Diehards Line:The move is not a huge surprise. Fitzpatrick was due a $3 million roster bonus on Wednesday. When the Bills signed Tarvaris Jackson to a new one-year deal, new HC Doug Marrone declared that there will be an open competition at the position. And there will be. It just won't include Fitzpatrick. In addition to the $3 million saved this month, the Bills won't have to pay Fitzpatrick a $200,000 workout bonus and a $4.35 million base salary during the season.