Defensive lineman Michael Hoecht and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi were each banned six games for violating the NFL Performance Enhancing Drug policy, Bills general manager Brandon Beane said at a press conference Friday. The Buffalo Bills have signed several free agents to bolster their defense this week.

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Buffalo will open the season minus two new defensive line recruits, Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht, and they won't be available until Week 7 of the 2025 season.

The Buffalo Bills stand to open the season minus two new free-agent defensive line additions upon learning Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht both face six-game suspensions for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy,

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said he's verified the details of the suspensions and positive tests with the NFL.

The Buffalo Bills will be without two of their free agent additions -- defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and defensive end Michael Hoecht -- for the first six games of the season due to testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Active in the pass rusher market this week, the Bills will need some early-season help. It will be a while before their full pass-rushing squad can operate together.

However, they learned Friday that two of those signings will come with a caveat. Bills linebacker Michael Hoecht and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi have both tested positive for