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Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL's 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player

The agent for Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin said his client has appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders...
2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bills' Joe Brady has empathetic ear in Rams' Sean McVay, who also got his coaching start in his 30s

At age 36, Joe Brady entered this season as the NFL's youngest head coach while facing high expectations in taking over a Buffalo Bills team that has been falling short in the play...
OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press
Michael Hoecht On Preparing For The Rams Bills OLB Michael Hoecht addressed the media on October 8, 2026 after practice. He discussed preparing to face his former team in the Rams,...
OCTOBER 8 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Michael Hoecht and 3 Bills defenders who have to set the tone vs. Chargers It hasn’t been the best sight to see with the defense for the Buffalo Bills in their last two games. However, they have managed to close out...
SEPTEMBER 26 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Not listed on injury report Hoecht (Achilles) wasn't listed on Buffalo's injury report Wednesday.
Impact Hoecht had been working his way back from a torn Achilles suffered in Week 9 of last season but is now healthy again. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as a depth pass rusher behind Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb during Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Hoecht On Performance Against Steelers Bills OLB Michael Hoecht addressed the media on August 27, 2026 after the Bills 28-27 preseason win over the Steelers. He discussed his perf...
AUGUST 28 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
What we learned about the Bills on Day 20 of Training Camp 2026 Both backup quarterbacks continue to shine and OLB Michael Hoecht looks to return to the field alongside a familiar face
AUGUST 25 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Greg Gaines On Joining The Bills Bills DL Greg Gaines addressed the media on August 25, 2026. He discussed joining the team, his familiarities with the defense, his style of...
AUGUST 25 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills add experienced depth to defensive front by signing 7-year NFL veteran Greg Gaines

The Buffalo Bills added experienced depth to their defensive front by signing Greg Gaines
AUGUST 18 • Associated Press
Michael Hoecht Speaks Ahead Of Preseason Opener Bills OLB Michael Hoecht addressed the media on August 13, 2026. He discussed his thoughts on the preseason, progress on defense and what Br...
AUGUST 13 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Michael Hoecht Speaks To The Media Bills OLB Michael Hoecht addressed the media on August 10, 2026. He discussed adjusting to teammates tendencies during training camp and sta...
AUGUST 10 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Bills' defense has perfect versatility factor to provide spark in 2026 The Buffalo Bills made one of the more intriguing signings in last year’s offseason when they signed Michael Hoecht, who was a versatile edg...
AUGUST 7 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Working back from injury The Bills have been working Hoecht (Achilles) into full team drills since the start of training camp, Tim Graham of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hoecht tore his right Achilles during the Bills' Week 9 contest against the Chiefs. That was just his second appearance of the 2025 regular season after missing the first six games while serving a suspension. He's drawn praise from his teammates and coaching staff for his approach to his rehab, and Hoecht is hoping to be available for the Bills' regular-season opener against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Hoecht: "Freaks Of Nature" On Defense, Preparing To Be Ready Week 1 Bills OLB Michael Hoecht joined One Bills Live following today's training camp practice. He shared his thoughts on his camp so far, which in...
AUGUST 3 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Bills' OLB Michael Hoecht Reveals Who He Believes Will Make Most Impact in 2026 The one-time Rams’ outside linebacker says Bills fans shouldn’t sleep on this veteran in Jim Leonhard’s new 3-4 defensive scheme.
AUGUST 3 • SI.COM
OBL: Full Recap of Bills Training Camp Day 1 Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped a rainy day 1 of Bills Training Camp from St. John Fisher University. They discussed the latest injury...
JULY 30 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Brandon Beane on Bills roster updates Day 1 of Training Camp 2026 Health updates on Tyrell Shavers, Michael Hoecht and more as Bills camp begins
JULY 30 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Bills Pre-Training Camp Announcement is Great News for Michael Hoecht The Bills' pass rusher may be ready for the start of training camp after sustaining a season-ending Achilles tear last November.
JULY 29 • SI.COM
Michael Hoecht, Joshua Palmer Provide Important Health Update Ahead of Bills' Camp Speaking at a recent fan event held in Western New York over the weekend, the pair of former 2025 free-agent additions gave fans a critical...
JULY 22 • SI.COM
Joe Brady's comments about Michael Hoecht gives Bills fans massive hope Michael Hoecht has very limited snaps in a Buffalo Bills uniform, yet he has found a way to become a fan-favorite already. His tenure in Buf...
JUNE 10 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Bills Michael Hoecht's Shocking Progress at Mandatory Minicamp Answers One Major Question The Bills pass rusher's season ended after a game and a half a season ago due to an Achilles injury.
JUNE 9 • SI.COM
Buffalo Bills Offer Encouraging Injury Update on Michael Hoecht The Buffalo Bills could have Michael Hoecht back on the field much earlier than expected after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 9 of the 20...
JUNE 8 • SI.COM
The Good and Not So Good from Bills OTAs: Injury Trends for Key Players Edge rusher Michael Hoecht and wide receiver Joshua Palmer are trending in different directions in their return from injury.
MAY 29 • SI.COM

New coach in Buffalo, same high expectations with Bills expected to focus on defense in NFL draft

The Buffalo Bills enter the NFL draft scheduled to pick at No. 26 and are trying to retool on the fly under new coach Joe Brady
APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Bills agree to sign edge rusher Bradley Chubb to a 3-year contract, AP source says

The Buffalo Bills’ search for an established pass rusher led them to reaching a three-year agreement to sign Bradley Chubb, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Ass...
MARCH 11 • Associated Press
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