Bradley Chubb joins Buffalo Bills as new defensive captain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

The Buffalo Bills enter their upcoming Sunday matchup against the Houston Texans with veteran defensive end Bradley Chubb established as a team captain. Chubb signed a three-year contract valued at $43.5 million with the team during the offseason following other notable acquisitions such as DJ Moore and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. While other team additions have received significant public attention, Chubb enters the season as a starter paired with Gregory Rousseau. His arrival marks the team's largest roster addition in a period featuring significant organizational turnover. Chubb joins a defensive end group that also features Michael Hoecht and T.J. Parker. The unit aims to provide an immediate impact under the direction of defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as the team prepares to face the Texans.
- •Bradley Chubb signed a three-year deal worth $43.5 million with the Buffalo Bills.
- •The Bills named Chubb a team captain ahead of the Sunday game against the Houston Texans.
- •Chubb starts opposite defensive end Gregory Rousseau.
- •The defensive group also includes Michael Hoecht and T.J. Parker.
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"The veteran acquisition can become an important piece on the Bills defense
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