Buffalo Bills Strengthen Defense With Pro Bowler Signing

The news was confirmed on X by Adam Schefter, he put out a tweet saying, “Former Dolphins DE Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Buffalo Bills, per @ErikBurkhardt of @RocNationSports.”

How Does Chubb Fit in at Buffalo?

The Buffalo Bills moved quickly once the new league year began, adding veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb to their defensive front on a three-year deal worth $43.5 million, with incentives that could raise the total to $52.5 million. The contract reportedly includes $29 million guaranteed, showing Buffalo’s confidence in the former Pro Bowler as a key piece of its defense.

Chubb became available after the Miami Dolphins opted to release him in a move largely driven by salary-cap considerations. His contract carried a 2026 cap charge of more than $31 million, and Miami’s decision to move on allowed the team to free up significant space while taking on some dead money in future seasons.

Despite that move, Chubb was coming off a solid campaign in 2025. He appeared in all 17 games, led the Dolphins with 8.5 sacks, and consistently drew extra attention from opposing offenses. Even while facing a high rate of double teams, he still generated pressure at one of the better rates of his career.

The former No. 5 overall pick by the Denver Broncos has recorded 48 sacks during his NFL career and previously posted an 11-sack season in 2023 before suffering a serious knee injury late that year.

Now in Buffalo, Chubb joins a defensive unit anchored by pass rusher Greg Rousseau as the Bills continue building a defense designed to disrupt quarterbacks across the AFC.