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56
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0
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Suspended six games
Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Friday that Hoecht has received a six-game suspension for violation of the NFL's policy regarding performance-enhancing substances, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
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Hoecht and fellow free-agent signee Larry Ogunjobi will both miss the first six regular-season games of the 2025 campaign due to suspension, a development that hurts Buffalo's defensive-line rotation. With Hoecht unavailable to kick off the coming season, the Bills may be motivated to pursue additional depth behind Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.
Hoecht and fellow free-agent signee Larry Ogunjobi will both miss the first six regular-season games of the 2025 campaign due to suspension, a development that hurts Buffalo's defensive-line rotation. With Hoecht unavailable to kick off the coming season, the Bills may be motivated to pursue additional depth behind Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.
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The third-year linebacker's first full season as a starter was a mixed bag, as Hoecht put up 6.0 sacks and 81 tackles along with his first two career passes defensed, but he also struggled as a pass rusher. Jared Verse's selection in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft likely will spell the end of Hoecht's time as a starting linebacker, but he still provides valuable, experienced depth in a very young Rams defense and should be the first man up if Verse or Byron Young were to miss any time.
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Heading to Buffalo
Hoecht is slated to sign a three-year contract with the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Fives starts in 2024
Hoecht played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 56 tackles (24 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and two pass defenses. He added seven tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, across the Rams' two playoff games.
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Season-high seven tackles Saturday
Hoecht tallied seven tackles (two solo) during the Rams' 13-9 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
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Staying in LA
Hoecht re-signed with the Rams on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Tendered by Rams
Hoecht, a restricted free agent, has been tendered by the Rams.
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