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4 Free Agent Fits That Could Boost Bills' Pass Rush
These players could instantly improve Buffalo's ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Mar. 4, 2026 at 12:07pm
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The Buffalo Bills need to improve their pass rush this offseason, and there are several free agents who could be good fits. Boye Mafe, John Franklin-Myers, Joseph Ossai, and Malcolm Koonce are all players who have shown the ability to get after the quarterback and could be valuable additions to the Bills' defense.
Why it matters
The Bills' pass rush was a weakness in 2025, and they'll need to address that if they want to compete with the other elite teams in the AFC. Improving their ability to pressure the quarterback could make a big difference for their defense.
The details
Boye Mafe is a 27-year-old linebacker who had 15 sacks over the previous two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. John Franklin-Myers is a versatile defensive lineman who has 14.5 sacks the past two years with the Denver Broncos and could reunite with new Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Joseph Ossai is a 26-year-old edge rusher who has 5 sacks in each of the past two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and could thrive in the Bills' 3-4 scheme. Malcolm Koonce is a 27-year-old defensive end who had a career-high 8 sacks in 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders and is familiar with the Buffalo area from his college days at the University at Buffalo.
- The NFL free agency period opens on March 11, 2026.
The players
Boye Mafe
A 27-year-old linebacker who has recorded 15 sacks over the past two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.
John Franklin-Myers
A versatile 30-year-old defensive lineman who has 14.5 sacks the past two years with the Denver Broncos and could reunite with new Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.
Joseph Ossai
A 26-year-old edge rusher who has 5 sacks in each of the past two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and could thrive in the Bills' 3-4 scheme.
Malcolm Koonce
A 27-year-old defensive end who had a career-high 8 sacks in 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders and is familiar with the Buffalo area from his college days at the University at Buffalo.
The takeaway
The Bills have several intriguing free agent options to improve their pass rush and challenge the elite teams in the AFC. Adding one or more of these players could be a game-changer for their defense in 2026.
