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Bills head coach Sean McDermott during Bills minicamp on June 11, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.
The Buffalo Bills have already taken the field for multiple workouts this offseason, but one takeaway from the early on-field is that one Bills rookie has been stealing the spotlight early at minicamp.
Landon Jackson ‘Stealing the Show’ at Minicamp
Enzo Flojo of Yahoo Sports has pinpointed Bills rookie EDGE Landon Jackson who has been turning heads in his first taste of NFL action during minicamp.
Flojo wrote, “The Buffalo Bills’ 2025 Organized Team Activities (OTAs) are in full swing. As players shake off the rust and coaches evaluate the depth chart, one rookie has quickly captured the attention of teammates, coaches, and fans alike. Landon Jackson, the third-round defensive end out of Arkansas, is not only impressing with his raw athleticism. He is also making headlines for his maturity and character off of it. As the Bills gear up for yet another run at the elusive Lombardi Trophy, Jackson’s emergence could be a pivotal development in Buffalo’s postseason ambitions.”
Jackson had a productive collegiate career with 16.0 sacks and 116 total tackles (28 for a loss) over his three years at Arkansas and one year at LSU.
The Bills invested heavily on the defensive side of the football during the 2025 NFL Draft with Jackson, CB Maxwell Hairston, DT T.J. Sanders, DT Deone Walker, and DB Jordan Hancock making up the team’s first five selections to help infuse the defense with young talent.
One of those talents who have made a strong impression early in his time with Buffalo is Jackson, who Flojo mentioned is ‘stealing the show’ in comparison to his rookie counterparts.
Flojo added, “Make no mistake, though, it’s his on-field performance that has truly turned heads so far. His combination of size and agility allows him to generate leverage against offensive tackles. Meanwhile, his quick first step consistently disrupts backfields during drills. New Bills defensive end Joey Bosa has taken Jackson under his wing. He has even praised the rookie’s work ethic and eagerness to learn.”
How Could Joey Bosa’s Injury Impact Landon Jackson in 2025?
When you are drawing comparisons to Gregory Rousseau — who just signed a lucrative contract extension with Buffalo earlier this offseason — early in your career, you know are doing something right.
Flojo detailed this natural comparison by writing, “Comparisons to Greg Rousseau have been inevitable, too. Both are long, athletic edge rushers with the versatility to move inside when necessary. The Bills’ coaching staff is already experimenting with packages that feature Rousseau and Jackson on opposite ends. It’s easy to imagine a future pass rush that can harass opposing quarterbacks from multiple angles.”
The Bills signed veteran EDGE Joey Bosa this offseason, but has already picked up a calf injury during a workout last month.
This could open the door for Jackson to have a bigger role than expected early in his career if Bosa’s soft tissue injury lingers into the season.
Flojo concluded, “For the Bills, the hope is that Jackson develops into more than just a rotational piece. If he can reach his ceiling, Buffalo may have found another defensive cornerstone to pair with Rousseau and eventually succeed veterans like Bosa.”‘