Blanton was released by the Bills on Tuesday, Joe Buscaglia of 7 ABC Buffalo reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton actually had a chance for more opportunity with the team following the long-term injury to fellow safety Colt Anderson this past Sunday, but the Bills instead brought in two new safeties Tuesday, thereby giving Blanton the heave-ho.

Blanton signed a contract with the Bills on Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton, a six-year veteran who suited up in 10 games for the Bills in 2016, will rejoin the club after Buffalo waived fellow safety Trae Elston a day earlier. It's expected that Blanton will step in as the top backup to strong safety Micah Hyde.

Blanton (ankle) has participated in contract drills during training camp, SportsDayDFW.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton logged 106 tackles in the 2014 season, but he didn't record over 35 in his next two seasons -- partially due to last campaign being cut short by an ankle injury. He'll be in the thick of a battle with Jeff Heath for the starting strong safety spot, as Heath hasn't flashed overly-impressive numbers in his four-year career. Keep on an eye on this competition throughout preseason.

Blanton signed a contract with the Cowboys on Thursday, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton played for the Bills last season, accumulating 35 combined tackles in 10 games. He was on the field for 25 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps and 35 percent of its special teams snaps, and will likely fill a reserve role for the Cowboys going forward behind starting free safety Byron Jones.

Blanton (foot) was placed on the IR Saturday, Bills' sideline reporter Sal Capaccio reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a demotion in snaps, Blanton injured his foot late in Sunday's win over the Bengals. Specifics of the injury did not come to light during the week, but he was ultimately ruled out for Week 12 in Friday's injury report. James Ihedigbo, Sergio Brown, and Jonathan Meeks are all in the mix for replacing Blanton at strong safety.

Blanton (foot) missed practice for the third straight day Friday and is listed as out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

The Bills are now down two strong safeties with Aaron Williams already out for the season, so they'll use some mixture of newcomer James Ihedigbo, Sergio Brown, or Jonathan Meeks to cover for the loss of Blanton.

Blanton (foot) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Jaguars, ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton, the Bills' starting strong safety, left Week 11's bout with the Bengals after sustaining a foot injury in the fourth quarter. The specifics of his injury haven't come to light though, making it unclear when he could return. In the interim, both James Ihedigbo and Jonathan Meeks are candidates to start in his place.

Blanton left Sunday's win over the Bengals late in the fourth quarter with a foot injury, BuffaloBills.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton was seeing starter's snaps just a short time ago, but he had to share the job Sunday following a poor stretch of play, took a stupid penalty in the game, and then ended up with an injury. His short window of IDP worth has closed rather quickly.

Blanton, who had been the starting strong safety following a neck injury to Aaron Williams, is now rotating time in practice with James Ihedigbo, Sergio Brown and Jonathan Meeks, BuffaloBills.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blanton posted 15 tackles over the Week 8-9 span, but he's been hurting the team with some sloppy coverage. The Bills used the bye week to make several changes in the starting lineup, and while they haven't named a specific starter for strong safety, did acknowledge the position as a problem area and almost everyone expects some sort of rotation Sunday against the Bengals. If you must own a Buffalo safety, pick Corey Graham and avoid Blanton r anyone over on the strong side for now.

Blanton recorded 11 total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Patriots while playing 67 of 68 of the defensive snaps.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Williams was placed on IR this week, so it looks like the starting strong safety job is Blanton's as long as his play stays up to snuff. Blanton did log 106 tackles two seasons ago, so he could begin to merit a pickup in deep IDP leagues.