Bills rank low in defensive spending ahead of 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
As of June 23, 2026, the Buffalo Bills have allocated relatively low funds for their defense, ranking fourth-least among NFL teams. The Bills acquired key defensive talent, including edge defender Bradley Chubb, during the offseason and focused on defensive players in the NFL Draft, selecting six out of ten picks for that side of the ball. New defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's scheme change also influences the team’s decisions. Overall, the Bills spent significantly less on defense compared to top spenders like the Steelers and Ravens.
- •Bills are fourth-least in defensive spending at $140.2 million.
- •Buffalo drafted six defensive players during the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Bradley Chubb was a significant free agency addition.
- •New coordinator Jim Leonhard will implement a changed defensive strategy.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — How much are Bills spending on defense in 2026 compared to rest of NFL?
"Here is where the Bills rank on spending on their defense heading into 2026 compared to the rest of the NFL.
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