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Bills To Extend LB Joe Andreessen

The Bills and linebacker Joe Andreessen have agreed to a contract extension, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports. It’s a two-year, $5MM deal with $3MM in guaranteed money.

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One Beloved Bills Player Is Being Forgotten in Battle for Linebacker Job

With plenty left to be decided at linebacker before the Buffalo Bills take the field in Week 1, one player who has been forgotten about in the race for a starting job is Joe Andreessen.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 9

Four Buffalo Bills' Tryout Players Most Likeky to Earn Contracts at Rookie Minicamp

The odds are long, to say the least, but they've been beaten before. The Buffalo Bills invited 31 tryout players to their annual rookie minicamp, creating the possibility of uncovering a hidden gem like they did in 2024.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

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The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / April 5

Bills LB Joe Andreessen on playing in new stadium: ‘It’s going to be super cool’

The Buffalo Bills will play in a new stadium this fall, and linebacker Joe Andreessen is ready to be a part of history. On3 spoke to Andreesseen earlier this year and asked him about being a member of the first Bills team to play in New Highmark Stadium.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / February 8

Bills' Linebacker Incorporating Local Delicacy into Offseason Diet

Having completed Year 2 playing for his hometown NFL team, Buffalo Bills' linebacker Joe Andreessen has an eventful offseason ahead. Andreessen, who is affectionately known as "Buffalo Joe," recently bought a house not far from where he grew up.

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / February 5

Bills LB Joe Andreessen reacts to team hiring Joe Brady as HC, talks partnership with Perdue

Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen is happy that Joe Brady has been promoted to head coach for the 2026 season and beyond. On3 recently spoke to Andreesseen, who shared his thoughts on Brady replacing Sean McDermott as the Bills’ head coach.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 28, 2025

Could Bills have repeated history by signing this homegrown linebacker?

The Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster was announced on Tuesday, along with the rosters of all the other NFL teams. While some may be content with what there is, others may think of what could have been.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 24, 2025

3 Bills' roster underdogs who made strong cases to stay in preseason finale vs. Bears

The Buffalo Bills will fill out their 53-man roster over the next two days, and there are bound to be a surprise, or two. Last year, "Buffalo" Joe Andreessen went from tryout player to active regular season roster in a matter of three months.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 12, 2025

Bills' local linebacker living in 'two different worlds' separated by 12 months' time

It's been 12 full months since linebacker Joe Andreessen made his Buffalo Bills' preseason debut, and the circumstances have changed dramatically. From

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 25, 2025

Bills' defensive coordinator Bobby Babich confirms local linebacker's new role

It's no longer just a feel-good story about a local underdog. Buffalo Bills' second-year linebacker Joe Andreessen has been on a remarkable ride the past 14 months.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / July 24, 2025

Joe Andreessen pushing to shake up Buffalo Bills’ LB room

Is Baylon Spector’s time in a Bills’ uniform limited? Joe Andreessen continues to impress in his second training camp with the Buffalo Bills, earning consistent reps with the second-team defense.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / July 5, 2025

Young Bills special teamer named the biggest surprise player from OTAs and has positioned himself to compete for a larger role

The Buffalo Bills are entering the 2025 season with one goal in mind: winning the Super Bowl. Their upcoming training camp will be used by most of their key players to get into regular-season shape, as they hope to hit the ground running come Week 1.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 11, 2025

'Buffalo Joe' Andreessen twice denies Josh Allen in QB's first post-wedding practice

Thirteen months ago, Joe Andreessen was fighting an uphill battle as a tryout player at Buffalo Bills' rookie camp. After defying the odds by earning a 53-man roster spot as an undrafted rookie, Andreessen looks like he belongs as he embarks on Year 2.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / June 3, 2025

Identifying potential Buffalo Bills breakout candidates

Plus, LB Joe Andreessen wants to be known for more than just making Buffalo’s roster. Each year, there are players who take a big step forward for their respective NFL teams, and the Buffalo Bills have no shortage of potential breakout candidates.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 1, 2025

Massive opportunity awaits Buffalo native Joe Andreessen this Sunday

A big day for "Buffalo Joe" is starting to become a big week. After being named captain and leading the team in tackles during Sunday's big win over the New York Jets, Lancaster native Joe Andreessen will have even more opportunities this Sunday when the Bills visit the New England Patriots.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / December 31, 2024

Bills Hometown Buffalo Joe Reacts to Special Performance

The Buffalo Bills will officially be the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs after dominating the New York Jets in Week 17. With the Bills' playoff position officially locked in, the team will likely rest a lot of their starters to keep them fresh for the playoffs.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 30, 2024

Special day from start for Bills' leading tackler 'Buffalo Joe' Andreessen

It was already a great day for the Western New York native before the coin toss even took place. Buffalo Bills' rookie linebacker Joe Andreessen served as a gameday captain representing his hometown team for the opening toss in Week 17 against the New York Jets.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / November 8, 2024

NFL reverses course on a decision that would have cost Buffalo Bills fan-favorite defender

"Buffalo Joe" Andreessen was fined, and then he wasn't. Nobody is likely more happy about that than Ryan Fitzpatrick. Two weeks ago against the Seattle

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 30, 2024

Watch: Bills LB Joe Andreessen receives emotional messages after making 53-man roster

Joe Andreessen’s journey to the Buffalo Bills’ 53-man roster was clichéd to the point that it’d make for an entirely predictable movie, but what makes it so endearing is the fact that it actually happened.

Buffalo Bills News / Bills Wire / August 27, 2024

Bills' Joe Andreessen named to 2024 NFL 'All-Preseason team'

Joe Andreessen started off as a tryout player, became a local legend, and is now earning national praise for his work during the NFL’s 2024 preseason. Sporting News named their “All-Preseason team” for this summer’s exhibition season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26, 2024

16 AFC players who surprisingly may make their team's roster

Here are AFC players whom Yardbarker NFL writers expect to survive Tuesday's cutdown date.

Browns make major decision on star RB

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Bengals third rounder named preseason's 'highest-graded offensive rookie'

Future Hall of Famer's son named preseason's 'highest-graded rookie RB'

Report: Multiple teams are eyeing a trade for this Texans WR

Buffalo Bills News / Bills Wire / August 4, 2024

Local Buffalo product Joe Andreessen takes in Bills' 'Blue and Red' practice

Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen took in the “Return of Blue and Red” training camp practice at Highmark Stadium. It meant more to him than anybody else.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / May 13, 2024

Buffalo Bills sign UDFA LB Joe Andreessen

Andreessen spent a noteworthy season playing linebacker as a graduate student with the University at Buffalo The 2024 edition of Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp is in the books, and with it came the addition of another player to the team’s offseason roster.