‘Hoecht entered the league out of Brown University and tested extremely well leading up to the 2020 draft. Despite a Relative Athletic Score of 9.93 (out of 10), Hoecht went undrafted. He spent one season on Los Angeles’ practice squad, but made the team’s 53-man roster the following year. He remained on the Rams’ main roster from that point on until joining the Bills on Monday.’
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Buffalo Bills lose fan favorite WR to division rival in free agency
‘Off the field, Hollins stood out with his barefoot approach regardless of the weather and his unique pre-game outfits. Whether it was dressing up as Animal from the Muppets or Fred Flintstone, fans ate up Hollins’ personality.’
Report: Bills sign WR Palmer to kick off NFL free agency
‘Palmer is entering his age-26 season and stands 6-foot-1, weighing 210 lbs. and is a player with elite separation skills — something the Buffalo WR corps has been lacking in recent seasons. He is a native of Brompton, Ontario, Canada, which is less than a two-hour drive from Buffalo.’
Bills EDGE Rousseau discusses contract extension: "I know I've got to be better."
‘“Couldn’t be any happier just to be back here in Buffalo, I mean, ever since they picked me in 2021, Beane, the trust he put in me, and also to trust me with this second contract and reward with me this, it just means the world to me,” said Rousseau. “I’m just ready to go out there and keep putting it all on the line for my teammates, and trying to win as many games as possible and be the best player I can be to get to that next level.”’
Bills add WR Joshua Palmer, DE Michael Hoecht on first day of free-agent negotiations
‘The Bills agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer, a league source confirmed to GNN Sports. Palmer is set to receive a three-year, $36 million contract, with $18 million in guarantees, according to NFL Network.’
Sabato: Bills are reaping the rewards for agreeing to early extensions
‘Finalizing an extension a year before a player is set to hit free agency says an awful lot. Players want the money. But they also want respect and feel appreciated. And that’s why they are often willing to take less to get the deal done earlier.’
Ex-Rams linebacker Michael Hoecht reportedly agrees to deal with Bills
‘Hoecht, 27, had been a veteran presence for a Rams edge rushing group that included NFL defensive rookie of the year Jared Verse and Byron Young. He was a leader of a defense that also included linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske.’
Bills reach deals WR Joshua Palmer and DL Michael Hoecht, AP sources say
‘Palmer, who spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract, two people said. Hoecht, who spent his first four seasons with the Rams, agreed to a three-year $24 million deal, a third person said. The people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the agreements aren’t official until the NFL’s business year opens on Wednesday.’
Sources: Bills, WR Joshua Palmer reach 3-year, $36M deal
‘Adding Palmer brings a new outside receiver to the Bills offense with two of the team’s receivers –Mack Hollins and Amari Cooper — set to become free agents Wednesday. The team has also recently signed slot receiver Khalil Shakir, who had one year left on his contract, to a four-year extension.’
2025 NFL free agency: Bills, veteran WR Josh Palmer agree to three-year, $36 million deal, per report
‘In 2024, Palmer caught 39 passes for 584 yards and one touchdown. He came to L.A. as a third-round pick out of the University of Tennessee in 2021, and has caught 182 passes for 2,287 yards and 10 touchdowns in four NFL seasons. Palmer’s best campaign statistically came in 2022, when he caught 72 passes for 769 yards and three touchdowns.’
Why Bills QB Josh Allen’s new contract puts pressure on Patrick Mahomes
‘But here’s what the Bills have been dealing with at a macro level. As Allen’s contract takes up more space in the cap, the Bills have fewer opportunities to fill out the roster. So Buffalo’s team was short on talent this year. Now, that actually helped Allen win the MVP honor. Quarterback Lamar Jackson had the better stats. Allen, however, had more to overcome, with six of his team’s starters departing by trade, cuts or free agency from 2023. The idea — with this new contract — might be that Allen is forgoing his earnings to help his team build a deeper roster.’
Bills Agree to Deal With Josh Palmer to Boost Receiving Corps for Josh Allen
‘Palmer, 25, caught 39 passes for 584 yards for the Chargers in 2024. He was selected by the team in the 2021 NFL draft and seemed on the verge of breaking out with Justin Herbert after a great 2022 season in which he caught 72 passes for 769 yards.’
Takeaways: Inside the Josh Allen and Maxx Crosby Deals
‘But the reality, again, is if Allen keeps playing at the level he is, then this will all likely be revisited again after four years, with $220 million in the bank, and another raise coming.’
Bills Agree to Three-Year Deal With Former Rams LB Michael Hoecht
‘Hoecht has spent all four of his NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and spent the year on the team’s practice squad. He made the roster for his second season in 2021 and has played in every game since, making 31 starts in 68 appearances.’
Patriots Agree to Add Former Bills Receiver Mack Hollins on Two-Year Deal
‘Hollins is known best for appearing to game days wearing fun and quirky outfits, and, of course, for always being barefoot. Luckily for him, he’s staying in cold conditions in New England, so his fun pregame outfits probably won’t change much in 2025.’