Bills In Talks to Sign Tweener LB/DL to Bolster Defense with Former Cleveland Browns Player

Buffalo, NY – June 28, 2025: The Buffalo Bills are eyeing a defensive boost, engaging in talks to sign a versatile tweener linebacker/defensive end from the Cleveland Browns, sources told ESPN. With training camp on the horizon, GM Brandon Beane aims to fortify the pass rush for a 2025 Super Bowl push.

With Von Miller cut and Joey Bosa battling injuries, Beane is targeting a multi-role defender to keep Buffalo’s defense dominant. The move could solidify a unit already stacked with talent, per The Athletic.

The player is Ogbo Okoronkwo, a 30-year-old LB/DL cut by the Browns on June 26. “His flexibility suits Sean McDermott’s scheme,” a team source said, per Buffalo Rumblings. Okoronkwo’s 17 career sacks and ability to play edge and linebacker could complement Greg Rousseau and rookie Landon Jackson.

Okoronkwo, a 2018 fifth-round pick, brings a Super Bowl LVI ring from his Rams days. His 2024 season with Cleveland yielded 3 sacks across 12 games, per NFL.com, offering instant depth to Buffalo’s line, ranked 15th in pass defense (218.6 yards/game), per ESPN.

“I’d love to join a contender like Buffalo,” Okoronkwo said on The Herd, per Sporting News. His expired $19 million Browns contract makes him a budget-friendly target for the Bills’ $5.3 million cap space, per Spotrac.

Bills Mafia lit up X, with @BillsMafiaFan posting, “Okoronkwo’s a beast—perfect fit!” His hybrid skills could pair with Rousseau’s 8 sacks in 2024 to overwhelm quarterbacks, per Bleacher Report, especially against rivals like the Chiefs.

Beane’s offseason, marked by signings like Justin Simmons and Jalen Ramsey, reflects a championship focus, per Democrat and Chronicle. Okoronkwo’s addition would support Josh Allen’s 4,306-yard MVP offense and James Cook’s 1,086-yard rushing, per Buffalo News.

As the Bills prepare for their September 4 opener against Miami, Okoronkwo’s potential signing could reshape their defensive front. Can he spark a Super Bowl run? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!