"In a move that could pay big dividends for the Bills, the team confirmed Saturday that it has re-signed linebacker Shawne Merriman to a two-year contract believed to be worth $10.5 million.

Merriman, a three-time Pro Bowl performer, has been plagued by injuries the last couple of years and hasn't been able to replicate his first three years in the NFL when he was one of the league's premier pass rushers.

He joined the Bills in November after being cut and placed on waivers by San Diego, but got hurt 20 minutes into his first practice and never played a down for Buffalo."