The Facts: ESPN insider John Clayton, appearing live on NFL Live, reports the Bills have released veteran RB Thomas.

Diehards Line:With Marshawn Lynch locked in as the starter -- and a player Buffalo will build their offense around -- Thomas, who finished the season on injured reserve, faced a battle for the No. 2 spot with Fred Jackson had he remained a Bill. In fact, as the Sports Xchange recently noted, Jackson emerged as a nice complement to Lynch, averaging 5.2 yards on 58 carries and adding 22 catches. The A-Train, meanwhile, is 31 and no longer has the explosiveness of Lynch or Jackson.