Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen signs 2-year contract to extend stay with hometown team

Oct 3, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen, aka “Buffalo Joe,” is staying in his hometown for a few more seasons after signing a two-year contract extension on Saturday.

The 26-year-old Andreesen is into his third season in Buffalo and has established himself as a key special teams player. He's had three starts in 33 career games and has become a fan favorite in part because he is from the Buffalo suburb of Lancaster.

Andreesen earned a roster spot as an undrafted free agent after splitting his college career at Bryant and Buffalo.

The Bills have opened the season 3-0 and host AFC East division rival New England (1-2) on Sunday.

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Eagles	2	5	0	.286
Commanders	1	4	1	.250
NFC North	W	L	T	PCT
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Lions	5	2	0	.714
Bears	5	2	0	.714
Packers	5	3	0	.625
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Falcons	3	5	0	.375
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