Bills claim Enemkpali off waivers

The Buffalo Bills claimed Ikemefuna Enemkpali off waivers from the New York Jets on Wednesday, a day after the linebacker broke quarterback Geno Smith's jaw with a punch in the team's locker room.

Bills coach Rex Ryan announced the move shortly before practice. Without excusing what Enemkpali did, Ryan called the player "a good teammate" and said he believes the linebacker can learn from the mistake that prompted the Jets to immediately release him.

Ryan, who took over the Bills in January, was the Jets' coach last season during Enemkpali's rookie year.