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Jerry Hughes | Linebacker

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (24) / 8/13/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 255
College: TCU
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Bills acquired OLB Jerry Hughes from the Colts in exchange for ILB Kelvin Sheppard.
Ex-Colts GM Bill Polian's first-round picks from 2005 through 2010: DB Marlin Jackson, RB Joseph Addai, WR Anthony Gonzalez, RB Donald Brown, and OLB Hughes. Three are out of the league. Only Brown is still on the Colts, and he isn't any good. Hughes, the 31st overall pick in the 2010 draft, has five sacks through 40 NFL games with seven starts. Sheppard was a disappointment in Buffalo, so the teams are simply swapping players they no longer wanted. Apr 29 - 1:29 PM

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Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

The Colts would take a bigger cap hit cutting OLB Jerry Hughes than keeping him.

Hughes' base salary is just $635,000, but prorated bonuses would make the cap hit bigger were he to be cut. It means the No. 31 pick of the 2010 draft should get another chance to prove himself even if he doesn't show well in camp. Hughes is transitioning from end to outside linebacker in the Colts' new 3-4 scheme.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 10:50:00 AM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Jerry Hughes is working as Robert Mathis' backup at strong-side linebacker in Colts pre-draft workouts.

Dwight Freeney is the weak-side pass rusher, and Mathis will be rushing off the strong side as Jarret Johnson did under Chuck Pagano in Baltimore. A colossal bust in his first two NFL seasons, there is some feeling that the Colts' new scheme could spark Hughes' career. We have our doubts, but it looks like the new coaching staff isn't ready to give up on Hughes just yet.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sun, Apr 22, 2012 02:39:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Jerry Hughes is expected to shift to outside linebacker in new coach Chuck Pagano's 3-4 scheme.

Hughes was a 3-4 pass-rushing specialist at TCU. The conversion suits his skill-set, though the Indianapolis Star's Mike Chappell "wishes" he was more optimistic about Hughes' chances of turning his career around. The No. 31 pick in the 2010 draft has yet to even make an impact on special teams.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 02:16:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Colts DE Jerry Hughes recorded his first career sack in Monday night's loss to the Bucs.

Hughes acted childish after the sack, taunting the Bucs' offensive linemen. It was a strange reaction for a former first-round pick that appears on the road to being a bust.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 09:25:00 AM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

DE Jerry Hughes is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Yikes. The 2010 first-rounder is a healthy scratch as he's fallen behind Jamaal Anderson and Tyler Brayton for second-string duties. It's early, but Hughes' career so far has been a bust.
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 11:50:00 AM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Jerry Hughes is listed as the third-string right defensive end on the Colts' Week 1 depth chart.

The 2010 first-rounder is behind former Falcons draft bust Jamaal Anderson and Tyler Brayton. Not good. Hughes failed to stand out in preseason action after spending his rookie season on the pine.
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 02:37:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

After watching film review of the Colts' preseason opener, Phil B. Wilson of the Indianapolis Star noted that the 2010 first-round pick Jerry Hughes "didn't do anything."

Hughes was a total non-factor during his rookie season, and Wilson is already using the term "bust" when describing his performances. "Hughes had better show something soon," Wilson writes. Hughes didn't help himself by getting arrested for public intox during the lockout. We're not saying he's in danger of missing the final cut, but Hughes has a long way to go to earn a role.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 07:24:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Colts DE Jerry Hughes was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication near a Dallas nightclub.

In the scheme of the things, this is hardly a major infraction. Hughes and former Cowboys linebacker Stephen Hodge were involved a disturbance that started in the nightclub and spilled out onto the sidewalk. The 2010 first-rounder shouldn't face a league suspension for the incident.
Source: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sun, Jul 17, 2011 06:11:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

According to the Indianapolis Star, the Colts would like second year DE Jerry Hughes "to make a big move this season."

Indy's first-round pick last year, Hughes was inactive for four games last season before playing sparingly down the stretch. With Robert Mathis set to become a free agent next offseason, Hughes should indeed get a longer look this year as the Colts try to get a read on his future.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sat, Jun 11, 2011 12:01:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Colts first-round DE Jerry Hughes is finally beginning to earn playing time as a backup to Robert Mathis.

Hughes was inactive in four games early in the season and has primarily been a special teamer. He had three tackles last Sunday against the Titans, though, coming on to spell Mathis. Hughes has plenty of ability and could pay off as a third pass rusher in the playoffs.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Fri, Jan 7, 2011 10:02:00 AM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Colts first-round DE Jerry Hughes was active for the first time in Week 3.

Hughes was limited to special teams work. It's a disappointing start to Hughes' career, but his time will come. He's learning from two of the best around in Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 10:04:00 AM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Colts first-round DE Jerry Hughes was inactive during the Week 1 loss to the Texans.

It's rare that a first-round pick is a healthy scratch, but the Colts are clearly looking long term with Hughes. He has tons of raw upside as a speed rusher but needs to learn NFL pass-rushing moves. Hughes will eventually pay dividends as a third rusher supporting Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Thu, Sep 16, 2010 12:49:00 PM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

Colts first-round DE Jerry Hughes admitted that he's still adjusting to the size and speed of the NFL.

Coach Jim Caldwell said Hughes is "developing." He'll likely start the year buried on the depth chart behind No. 3 end John Chick. Still, Hughes' raw speed and power make him a major prospect as a pass rusher for the Colts down the line.
Related: John Chick
Source: Indianapolis Star
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 11:31:00 AM
Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

According to SI.com's Peter King, the Colts are not counting on first-round pick Jerry Hughes to be a major contributor this year.

We were surprised to read this, but King hints that Hughes has only one pass-rush move (speed rush from the outside), and GM Bill Polian doesn't believe in putting pass rushers on the field too soon. The Colts are reportedly high on ex-CFL star John Chick as a potential No. 3 end to open the year.
Related: John Chick
Source: SI.com
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 05:51:00 PM

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