Bills linebacker Michael Hoecht resumes football activities following Achilles injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
FootballBuffalo Bills linebacker Michael Hoecht has resumed football activities as he continues rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon sustained last season. Hoecht, who missed a significant part of the previous season after a promising debut, participated in individual drills during the team's mandatory minicamp. Just over seven months post-injury, Hoecht has been working with trainers and is expected to fully participate when training camp begins next month. Head coach Joe Brady emphasized the importance of pacing Hoecht's recovery, noting that his enthusiasm to return could lead to overexertion. The Bills added three outside linebackers in the offseason, potentially affecting Hoecht's playing time as he reestablishes himself on the roster.
- •Michael Hoecht participated in individual drills at minicamp on June 9.
- •Hoecht is nearly eight months post Achilles injury sustained in November 2025.
- •Head coach Joe Brady highlighted the need to manage Hoecht's return carefully.
- •The Bills signed three outside linebackers this offseason, impacting Hoecht's role.
- •Hoecht's strong performance before his injury included two sacks in limited play.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Bills LB Michael Hoecht resumes football activities with Achilles rehab on schedule
"ORCHARD PARK — The video is viral. The one showing Michael Hoecht requesting to watch the remainder of the game from the sideline. Hoecht’s good spirits continued after the game, sitting in a folding chair in the locker room. It’s unusual for a player who left a game due to injury to be present when the media arrives, let alone a player who sustained an injury as devastating as a torn Achilles ...
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