Bills part ways with 18 players

The Bills have officially released 18 players from its roster on Friday, the team announced.

Players released were linebacker Kourtnei Brown, running back Zach Brown, cornerback Crezdon Butler, guard Antoine Caldwell, guard Zack Chibane, defensive back Jordan Dangerfield, tight end Dorin Dickerson, running back Kendall Gaskins, defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert, cornerback T.J. Heath, wide receiver Brandon Kaufman, quarterback Matt Leinart, linebacker Keith Pough, tight end Nick Provo, tackle Zebrie Sanders, linebacker Brian Smith and center David Snow.