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Buffalo Bills depth chart
NFL · AFC East · 2026
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Michael Hoecht

OLB · 7th season
YR 7
Current depth chart
LOLB2SecondYR 7
Depth relationships
Bio
Michael Hoecht is a 28-year-old defensive end/linebacker from Oakwood, OH who played college football at Brown. Signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent, Hoecht has six years of NFL experience. He currently plays for the Buffalo Bills on a three-year contract. In 2025, Hoecht recorded 2.0 sacks.
Michael Hoecht played 6 games in 2025 with a 33% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'4"Weight267 lbHometownOakwood, OHAge29CollegeBrownDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with RamsExperience6 NFL seasons
Contract
$7.0Mper year · AAV
Years 3Guaranteed $12.4MCap 2.5%
T-55 of 184 · EDGE market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 5 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
BROWNthrough 2019
RAMS2020 – 2024
BILLS2025 — present