Hankerson joins the Bills after being released by the New England Patriots on December 26. The 6-2, 211-pound Miami (Fl.) product originally entered the NFL in 2011 as third round pick (79th overall) with the Washington Redskins. Hankerson has played in 40 career games, starting 14, catching 107 passes for 1,408 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Bills also announced that WR Marcus Easley has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list.