Bills, LB Joe Andreessen agree to 2-year, $5M extension

Buffalo native gets $3 million guaranteed

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 44m1 min read

The Bills and LB Joe Andreessen have agreed to a two-year, $5 million extension with $3M guaranteed, per source. The B Via @TomPelissero on X

What happened: Buffalo and linebacker Joe Andreessen have agreed to a two-year, $5 million extension that includes $3 million guaranteed, per source. Andreessen is a Buffalo native, and Generation Sports Group negotiated the deal.

Why it matters: The move keeps the Bills tied to a linebacker already in their system beyond this season. It also gives the club a defined price on a homegrown roster piece instead of waiting for his next contract window.

By the numbers: Andreessen's extension averages $2.5 million per year, with 60% of the deal guaranteed. He made 35 tackles in 17 games for Buffalo in 2025, a rate of 2.1 tackles per game, and he was in his third NFL season as of Sept. 29, 2026.

What to watch: The next question is how Andreessen's role develops inside Buffalo's linebacker rotation this season. Full contract structure details could clarify how firmly the team plans around him beyond 2026.

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@TomPelissero 2026-10-03T16:03:10.951033+00:00

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