Bills sign WR Brandon Tate to active roster

Tate takes the opening from rejected waiver claim Dan VitaleThe Buffalo Bills announced that they have signed former New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals receiver Brandon Tate to their 53-man roster, inserting him into the spot that had been held for Dan Vitale before he failed his team physical.

The wide receiver made his money as a kick returner during his time in the NFL. He nearly broke the NCAA record for kick return yardage during his college career. As a pass catcher, he never surpassed the 24/432/3 receiving slash he put up during his second year as a pro with New England.

Tate has two career kick return touchdowns and a punt return touchdown. He’s not always a reliable kick…