Michael Hoecht

Michael Hoecht

27-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Buffalo Bills
Reserve-Sus
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 10/19/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Michael Hoecht in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Bills in March of 2025.
Suspended six games
DEBuffalo Bills
Suspension
March 14, 2025
Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Friday that Hoecht has received a six-game suspension for violation of the NFL's policy regarding performance-enhancing substances, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
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Hoecht and fellow free-agent signee Larry Ogunjobi will both miss the first six regular-season games of the 2025 campaign due to suspension, a development that hurts Buffalo's defensive-line rotation. With Hoecht unavailable to kick off the coming season, the Bills may be motivated to pursue additional depth behind Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Buffalo BillsBills 2024 DE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

82667%
67755%
36730%
32226%
23519%
13211%
71%
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
The third-year linebacker's first full season as a starter was a mixed bag, as Hoecht put up 6.0 sacks and 81 tackles along with his first two career passes defensed, but he also struggled as a pass rusher. Jared Verse's selection in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft likely will spell the end of Hoecht's time as a starting linebacker, but he still provides valuable, experienced depth in a very young Rams defense and should be the first man up if Verse or Byron Young were to miss any time.
Hoecht was moved from defensive end to outside linebacker in the final third of last season, and his production spiked considerably as a result. He closed his final seven games with 34 tackles (21 solo), 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble, and with Leonard Floyd not returning, Hoecht has been promoted to a starting role ahead of 2023. Byron Young, Nick Hampton and Ochaun Mathis were added in the draft to aid the pass rush, but none of the trio should pose a threat to Hoecht's playing time in the short term.
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Heading to Buffalo
DEBuffalo Bills
March 10, 2025
Hoecht is slated to sign a three-year contract with the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Fives starts in 2024
DELos Angeles Rams
January 30, 2025
Hoecht played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 56 tackles (24 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and two pass defenses. He added seven tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, across the Rams' two playoff games.
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Season-high seven tackles Saturday
DELos Angeles Rams
December 30, 2024
Hoecht tallied seven tackles (two solo) during the Rams' 13-9 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
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Staying in LA
DELos Angeles Rams
March 26, 2024
Hoecht re-signed with the Rams on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Tendered by Rams
DELos Angeles Rams
March 13, 2024
Hoecht, a restricted free agent, has been tendered by the Rams.
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