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UNC Football: Andre Smith traded to the Buffalo Bills

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Andre Smith #56 of the North Carolina Tar Heels rushes against the Illinois Fighting Illini during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 48-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

After it appeared as if he would be released, the former UNC football standout has been traded to the AFC East.

The Carolina Panthers originally announced that they would waive former Tar Heel Andre Smith. However, just before placing him on waivers, a trade fell into place.

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