Bills release tight end Fine, six other players

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills released tight end Derek Fine and six other players.

Fine, a fourth-round draft pick in 2008, had 19 receptions in two seasons. He was put on injured reserve last November because of a knee injury after being limited to just eight games.

Receiver Justin Jenkins, defensive back John Wendling, linebacker Ashlee Palmer, defensive ends Jermaine McGhee and Marcus Smith, and center Marvin Phillip were also waived.

Jenkins, Wendling and Palmer all played on special teams this past season.

The Bills also hired Stan Kwan as the team's assistant special teams coach. He will enter his 20th NFL season, and will help special teams coach Bruce DeHaven.