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 2025 season.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Michael Hoecht gets ready to move to another area to start a new drill at Bills Training Camp. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesFirst, he had to serve a six-game suspension, which prevented him from making his Buffalo debut until Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers.
He had an excellent showing that week, with three tackles and 1.5 sacks, and continued to play well in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Hoecht had two tackles and a half-sack but was unable to finish the game. During the fourth quarter, the veteran pass rusher suffered a torn Achilles, ending his season after just two games.
As I wrote back in November,Buffalo Bills DE Greg Rousseau, DT Oliver, and DE Michael Hoecht celebrate after a sack against the Carolina Panthers. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images. Bills general manager Brandon Beane was asked about this while appearing on One Bills Live, and said he also expects Hoecht to be there during camp. Beane did add that"Mike loves every single part of the process.
Loves every single thing that it takes to get ready to play an NFL game. He definitely feels like he got cheated last year on being able to play and help this team," Beane said.
"Again, we're going to have to protect him from himself. He'll be ready to go at camp, but we'll still have to monitor him. There may have to be some half days, or just kind of limit some reps.
" Buffalo is preparing for its first season under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard and players such as Bradley Chubb, Greg Rousseau, and T.J. Parker have been in the spotlight. Leonhard is known for bringing the heat in the pass rush with multiple players and while those three will get their chances, Hoecht has been somewhat overlooked, but could provide a huge spark. Buffalo Bills defensive end Michael Hoecht after the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
| Matt Marton-Imagn Images Shortly after signing a three-year, $21 million deal with Buffalo, Hoecht learned he would be suspended for the first six games due to a violation of the NFL's PED policy.. He now has a chance to get the bad taste out of his mouth from the rocky start in Buffalo, and that fresh start could begin as early as this summer.
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