After Brandon Shell Retires, Bills Workout Former OL

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After offensive lineman Brandon Shell announced his unexpected retirement on August 16

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Within hours of Shell's announcement, the Bills hosted two linemen for workouts.

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Within hours of Shell's announcement, the Bills hosted two linemen for workouts.

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the Buffalo Bills wasted no time in getting to work to fill the void created by his departure.

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According to a story that was published on Tuesday by Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic

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Shell did not show up for practice and has said that he plans to terminate his career in the NFL

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competing for a starting position along the offensive line for the upcoming season.

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Shell signed a free agency contract with the Bills in May and immediately set his sights

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