Report: Former Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb signs two-year deal with Bills

Mar 30, 2013, 11:16 PM | Updated: Mar 31, 2013, 1:46 am
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A little more than two weeks after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals, it looks like quarterback Kevin Kolb has found a new home for 2013. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, that home will be in the AFC East.

The Bills appear to be an ideal fit for Kolb, as they just released their former starting quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick, on March 12.

Buffalo reportedly thought enough of Kolb to sign him to a multi-year deal according to NFL reporter Adam Kaplan.

Kolb, who was acquired by the Cardinals in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles in July 2011, signed a five-year extension worth $62.1 million upon his arrival in the Valley. In two seasons, he rarely lived up to his rather pricey billing.

In 15 appearances, Kolb threw 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions to go along with 3,124 passing yards. However, injuries plagued his time in Arizona.

After a concussion ended his season prematurely in December 2011, Kolb came back in 2012 and showed real signs of promise. The 28-year-old came in relief of John Skelton in Week 1 and went on to lead Arizona to a 4-1 record. While his stats were impressive in the early going (59.6 completion percentage and eight touchdowns), his body simply couldn’t hold up.

In the fourth quarter of the team’s Week 6 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, Kolb was hit awkwardly while sliding and suffered a season-ending rib/sternum injury.

By cutting Kolb earlier in the month, the Cardinals saved $7.5 million against the 2013 cap.

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