"Shawne Merriman's comeback attempt with the Buffalo Bills is over, at least for the 2011 season.

The team placed Merriman on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. Merriman's problematic Achilles injury flared up before the team's Week Six game against the New York Giants. Merriman sat that game out, but expressed optimism last week that the just-passed bye week would give him enough time to heal and get back on the field.

It didn't happen."