Buffalo Bills OLB Mike Danna works to secure roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Mike Danna, a recently signed outside linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, faces competition for a roster spot as the team reshapes its defense. Danna, 28, joined the Bills after a challenging season with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he recorded career lows in tackles and sacks. His contract, signed on May 11, 2026, is fully guaranteed, which means the Bills will incur a cap hit regardless of his roster status. The Bills currently have eight players listed at outside linebacker, with Danna needing to prove himself in upcoming practices to secure a spot on the final team roster.
- •Danna signed a one-year contract worth approximately $1.4 million.
- •He recorded 25 tackles and one sack in the 2025 season with the Chiefs.
- •Buffalo's linebacker depth includes players like T.J. Parker and Greg Rousseau.
- •Danna's ability to adapt to new defensive schemes will be crucial for his roster chances.
- •He participated in offseason workouts and is currently healthy.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills OLB Mike Danna has an uphill battle to a roster spot in 2026
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