ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner said he's having contract talks with the team in a bid to avoid becoming a free agent after this season.
Whitner said the two sides have been negotiating for more than a month, but no deal has been reached. Whitner hopes a new contract can be reached because he'd prefer remaining in Buffalo (2-10) and help turn around a team that will miss the playoffs for an 11th consecutive season.
The Bills will host the Cleveland Browns (5-7) on Sunday.
Whitner has been a starter since his rookie season in 2006, after being drafted eighth overall out of Ohio State. He's second on the team this season with 111 tackles -- the second season he has had at least 100.
The Bills have a policy to not discuss contract talks.
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