Bills restructure Michael Hoecht’s contract, gain salary cap flexibility

The Buffalo Bills restructured the contract of veteran linebacker Michael Hoecht on September 14, 2026, converting $4.825 million of his salary into a signing bonus. This adjustment creates $3.6 million in salary cap space, providing the team with more flexibility for potential in-season acquisitions. Hoecht, who returned from an Achilles injury, played in Week 1 against the Texans, making significant contributions on defense. The Bills are currently in need of cap space as they rank among the bottom fourth of the league in this area.

• 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Bills restructure Michael Hoecht’s contract, save money on salary cap