Report: Bills could cut EJ Manuel barring significant progress this offseason

Now heading into his third NFL season, Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel may be fighting for much more than a starting spot in training camp this summer.

Should Manuel again struggle to demonstrate the progress expected of him at this point in his young career, the quarterback's place on the final 53-man roster will also be in jeopardy, according to Joe Buscaglia of WKBW Buffalo.

Manuel will have the opportunity to compete with veterans Matt Cassel and Tyrod Taylor throughout OTAs and in training camp, but with another new coaching staff in place, the Bills can be expected to be far less patient with his development.

Though releasing the 25-year-old would come as somewhat of a surprise given the uncertain state of the team's quarterback position overall, he certainly hasn't lived up to expectations since being selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2013 draft.

Despite leading the team to a respectable 2-2 record to start the 2014 season, Manuel's inability to make the necessary plays within the framework of the offense saw him lose his starting job to veteran Kyle Orton.