Injury-depleted Bills sign running back Herron

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Dan Herron spent the previous two seasons in Indianapolis, where he had 389 yards rushing and a touchdown in 25 games, including three starts. (AJ Mast/AP)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have signed free agent running back Dan Herron to address their injury-depleted backfield.

The signing was announced Tuesday after Herron was one of several running backs who worked out for the Bills at their facility.

Buffalo is suddenly short on running backs after general manager Doug Whaley announced rookie Karlos Williams’ status is uncertain after test revealed he sustained a concussion.

Williams was hurt in a 24-10 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday while making his first career start in place of LeSean McCoy, who’s out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury.

Herron spent the previous two seasons in Indianapolis, where he had 389 yards rushing and a touchdown in 25 games, including three starts.

Buffalo (2-2) plays at Tennessee (1-2) on Sunday.

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