IK Enemkpali’s 15 minutes of fame are reportedly up. The man famously known for sucker punching Geno Smith was released by the Bills on Friday, per Ian Rapoport.
The #Bills are releasing IK Enemkpali, source said, who earned infamy by decking Geno Smith in the face.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 4, 2015
Tyrod Taylor’s face will be safe for the season.
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Not two weeks ago, Rex Ryan vouched for the 24-year-old. The Bills head coach had zero doubts Enemkpali’s checkered past would negatively impact his locker room.
IK Enemkpali released by #Bills...likely part of that is not wanting to deal with the headache of suspension
— Spencer T. German (@Spencito6) September 4, 2015
"That's not a worry," Ryan said, per ESPN. "I think this is an isolated thing. I think I have a great locker room here, so I don't think anything like that would happen. I'm sure the Jets feel the same.
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"The young guy has a chance to be a decent pass-rusher and a good football player. He can play teams. He's a powerful rusher. He has such a great motor.”
He just wasn’t good enough.
Enemkpali was expected to push for a backup job to Jerry Hughes. In his four preseason games with the Bills, he finished with just eight solo tackles. Two came in his only start, a 17-10 loss to the Lions on Thursday.
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