Bills Sign DE Bradley Chubb to 3-Year Deal

Former Dolphins star joins Buffalo's pass rush on $43.5M contract

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:51pm

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The Buffalo Bills have reportedly signed former Miami Dolphins defensive end Bradley Chubb to a three-year, $43.5 million contract with $29 million guaranteed. Chubb, a two-time Pro Bowler, spent the last three and a half seasons with the Bills' AFC East rival Dolphins, where he recorded 22 sacks in 41 games.

Why it matters

The Bills are bolstering their pass rush by adding an elite edge rusher in Chubb, who should provide an immediate boost to their defense. This move strengthens Buffalo's roster as they look to make another deep playoff run in the competitive AFC.

The details

Chubb, 29, was the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, where he played for four seasons and had 26 total sacks. He joined the Dolphins in 2022 and led the team in sacks last season with 8.5, despite coming off a torn ACL. The Bills are signing Chubb to a three-year deal worth up to $52.5 million, with $29 million guaranteed.

  • On March 11, 2026, the Bills and Chubb agreed to the three-year contract.

The players

Bradley Chubb

A 29-year-old defensive end who has spent the last three and a half seasons with the Miami Dolphins, where he recorded 22 sacks in 41 games. He was previously a first-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2018.

Buffalo Bills

An NFL team based in Buffalo, New York that plays in the AFC East division. They are bolstering their pass rush by signing Chubb to a three-year deal.

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What they’re saying

“Two-time Pro Bowl edge Bradley Chubb is signing with the Bills on a three-year, $43.5 million deal.”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Reporter (Twitter)

“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.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL Insider (Twitter)

What’s next

The Bills will officially introduce Chubb as their newest defensive addition at a press conference on Monday, March 13th.

The takeaway

The Bills have made a significant investment in their pass rush by signing Chubb, a proven edge rusher, to a lucrative three-year deal. This move should provide an immediate boost to their defense as they look to build on their success and make another deep playoff run in the AFC.