Bradley Chubb, Buffalo Bills
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Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins speaks to the media during Miami Dolphins Training Camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 22, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
The Buffalo Bills have made some aggressive moves so far during the 2026 NFL offseason. One of those moves was signing veteran free agent pass rusher Bradley Chubb.
At one point in time a few years back, Chubb was considered to be a rising star with the Denver Broncos. Due to injuries and age, his production has slowed down some in recent years with the Miami Dolphins.
Chubb was a priority for the Bills after edge rushers started being taken off the market. He was signed to a lucrative three-year, $43.5 million contract. That deal could bring some risk for Buffalo.
Last season with the Dolphins, the 29-year-old defensive end played in all 17 regular season games. He racked up 47 total tackles to go along with 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
Those are solid numbers, but they don’t place him in the elite category of pass rushers. The Bills are hoping to see him produce at least the same amount of quarterback pressure if not more.
With that being said, Buffalo is receiving some subtle backlash for the aggressive deal it signed with Chubb.
Buffalo Bills Face Concerning Take Regarding Bradley Chubb
ESPN’s Field Yates isn’t the biggest fan of the addition for the Bills. He has labeled it the “most head-scratching move” of the offseason.
“The Bills signing edge rusher Bradley Chubb. Buffalo had a significant need to upgrade at edge rusher, and Chubb helps that cause. But the amount was surprising; Chubb’s deal includes $29 million guaranteed over three years,” Yates wrote.
“He is a solid player who piled up 8.5 sacks last season, but that’s a steep figure for a soon-to-be 30-year-old rusher. I thought his market would be lighter than that, but Buffalo acted fast with many of the coveted pass rushers unavailable.”
Perhaps Buffalo did pay too much to land Chubb. However, Brandon Beane and the front office didn’t have much of a choice.
Joey Bosa is expected to leave the Bills in free agency, with many projecting him to land with the San Francisco 49ers. Buffalo had to figure out how to replace him or risk taking a big step back on the defensive side of the football.
What Other Moves Have the Bills Made This Offseason?
Outside of the Chubb signing, the Bills have focused heavily on defense.
Another big addition was the signing of veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. While he has a big personality, he has been a true playmaker in the second throughout his NFL career.
Buffalo has also signed veteran safety Geno Stone and cornerback Dee Alford to bolster the defense.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills went out and got superstar quarterback Josh Allen a major talent at wide receiver. They acquired wideout D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears.
All of that being said, Buffalo should be happy with what it has accomplished this offseason. The Chubb deal may come back to bite them a bit, but he could just as easily come in and make a big impact for the Bills and quiet the doubters.