BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Veteran cornerback Terrence McGee was placed on season-ending injured reserve and receiver Marcus Easley was promoted to the active roster in a series of moves made by the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills also placed right tackle Erik Pears (hip/groin) on injured reserve and released rookie kicker John Potter.
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In March, he renegotiated his contract with the Bills, reducing his $4.2 million in total compensation to $1.95 million and spurring rumors that his career could be near an end.
His agent, Ron Raccuia, said McGee will likely require a second operation.
Easley, selected by Buffalo in the fourth round of the 2010 draft, opened the season on the Bills' practice squad. He missed the previous two seasons due to a knee injury and a heart condition.
The moves come as Buffalo prepares to play at New England on Sunday.
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