C.J. Spiller disputes the notion that there is an issue with Doug Marrone about the condition of his injured ankle.

Spiller did not participate in practice again on Thursday.

"I have no problem with Coach Marrone," Spiller said. "I think we have a great relationship. Concerning my injury, I think we're both on the same page. He wants what's best for me, and he also wants what's best for this team. He's going to make the right decision. And I'm going to back him. So there's definitely no feud, no miscommunication."

Spiller was projected as being one of the NFL's most productive backs this season but has struggled to put together the type of numbers he had to end last season.

The Buffalo Bills will sign Matt Flynn.

Flynn was released by the Oakland Raiders last week.

E.J. Manuel is out for several more weeks.

Jairus Byrd will make his season debut in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Byrd is one of the NFL's best safeties, but his future with the Buffalo Bills remains uncertain.

"Our focus right now is Jairus getting on the field and playing the best he can for the Buffalo Bills," GM Doug Whaley said Thursday. "We are not actively on the phone hammering out trying to look for a trade. By the same token, (team president) Russ Brandon would listen if someone wanted to trade.

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign Josh Freeman on a one-year deal.

Freeman was released last week by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Buffalo Bills also pursued Freeman, who are without EJ Manuel for several weeks.

EJ Manuel suffered a sprained LCL in the Buffalo Bills' loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday.

Manuel will miss several weeks, but avoid surgery.

The Bills are now looking for another quarterback.