(WECK 1230) — If there was a surer thing than the Bills trying to sign recently-released Miami tight end David Martin, it involves lungs and their need for oxygen. Buffalo is dreadfully low on TE depth with Shawn Nelson suspended, and the Bills take on the Dolphins in Week One.

A sixth round pick of the Packers in 2001, Martin didn’t play in 2009. His best year as a pro came in 2008, when he snagged 31 balls for 450 yards and three scores, accounting for 20 first downs.

The Bills also claimed Steelers guard Kraig Urbik off waivers. He was a third-round pick out of Wisconsin in 2009. Buffalo also filled in four of the eight available sports on their practice squad by signing WR Naaman Roosevelt, RB Joique Bell, T Jason Watkins and FB Rodney Ferguson.

To make room for the additions, Buffalo parted ways with Dominique Harris and J.P. Foschi. I’d expect Harris to find his way to the practice squad.

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