‘The additions close a busy 10-day stretch for general manager Brandon Beane in filling roster holes in free agency while also locking in key players to long-term contracts. Beane said the team is now close to the salary cap limit, though he didn’t rule out the potential of freeing up more space if it means improving the five-time defending AFC East champions’ roster.’
BillsBeat - March 15, 2025
Bills have 2 free-agent additions facing 6-game NFL suspensions for PEDs, GM Beane reveals
‘“It’s not ideal to have two guys with that, but both guys have never had any issues off the field,” Beane said. “It’s a tough lesson of where do you get your supplements or whatever happened.”’
New Bills additions Ogunjobi, Hoecht suspended 6 games for PEDs
‘Both players will stay with the team through the offseason program and training camp and then can return to the team’s facility after four weeks and play after six. Beane said the Bills are treating the suspensions like they already know a couple of players will be injured during training camp and must start the season on injured reserve. He also said, “If they were guys that this had happened before, we probably would have avoided them.”‘
Bills' GM says new signings Larry Ogunjobi, Michael Hoecht will each be suspended 6 games for PED violations
‘According to Beane, the Bills knew about Hoecht’s positive test when they signed him to a three-year, $21 million contract but did not know about Ogunjobi’s prior to agreeing with him on a one-year, $8.3 million deal.’
Two Bills Defensive Line Signings Handed Six-Game PED Suspensions
‘Beane told reporters that the team was aware of Hoecht’s pending suspension, while Ogunjobi did not know about his suspension until recently; the latter was forthright about it and his contract details are being hammered out.’
Newest Buffalo Bills suspended by NFL for PED usage
‘”Bills GM Brandon Beane said new DE Michael Hoecht and DT Larry Ogunjobi got a notice for a PED with a suspension and both will be out for 6 games to start 2025,” Buscaglia said via X. “They’ll be with the team through training camp, and then away from the team for 4 weeks.”‘
Bills general manager Brandon Beane praises Josh Allen's new home run hitter
‘The Buffalo Bills have made significant moves in free agency, signing wide receiver and return specialist Laviska Shenault Jr. Known for his versatility and explosive playmaking abilities, Shenault brings a dynamic element to Buffalo’s offense.’
Josh Allen's text to Joey Bosa will get Bills Mafia fired up
‘According to Bosa, Allen sent him a text that read “If we do what we set out to do then we’ll be immortalized in this city.”‘
Bills sign familiar face to bolster secondary
‘In a move that has Buffalo Bills fans buzzing, the team has re-signed cornerback Dane Jackson to a one-year contract. Jackson, 28, originally joined the Bills as a seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.’
Report: Bills signing Dane Jackson to a one-year contract
‘Jackson did end up playing 15 games in 2023, but only started six games. After only playing nine games in Carolina, Jackson was released by the Panthers in February.’
Report: Bills sign wide receiver Laviska Shenault
‘The five-year pro played 11 games with the Los Angels Rams, before finishing the season playing only one game with the Seattle Seahawks. Primarily a kick returner, Shenault will be battling with Brandon Codrington.’
Buffalo Bills bring in Dane Jackson, Darrick Forrest, Kendrick Green on one-year deals
‘The Buffalo Bills have announced the addition of three players on one-year deals.’
Buffalo Bills agree with terms with CB Dane Jackson and G Kendrick Green to one-year contracts
‘After departing following the 2023 season, Jackson spent the 2024 season with the Carolina Panthers and played in nine games, starting three. He recorded 2 pass deflections and 23 total tackles in those nine games.’
DE Michael Hoecht signs a three-year deal with Bills
‘”Couldn’t be more excited to be here,” Hoecht said after signing. “I feel like I belong here. It almost happened last year, and I’m just so thankful that it finally happened. I’m here and immersing myself in the culture…the first word out of everybody’s mouth (was) culture. I could tell that’s something that they really take to heart here..this is a special place.”‘
Bills sign DT Larry Ogunjobi to one-year contract
‘Ogunjobi was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2017 draft and played four seasons for Cleveland. Most recently he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2022-2024 with a one-year stop with the Cincinnati Bengals in between his time with Cleveland and Pittsburgh.’