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Bradley Chubb Joins Bills in $52.5M Deal

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bradley Chubb, edge rusher, signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills worth $43.5 million.
Incentives could raise the total to $52.5 million.
The Dolphins released him after he recorded 8.5 sacks in 2025.
Chubb previously played for Denver Broncos, who drafted him fifth overall in 2018.
He is expected to bolster Buffalo's pass rush alongside Greg Rousseau, strengthening Buffalo's defense after missing the 2024 season with a torn ACL.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's 2020 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) introduced a salary cap of $198.2 million, impacting player contracts significantly. This change coincided with the expansion of playoffs and roster sizes. Bradley Chubb's $43.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills highlights teams' investments in key defensive positions, reflecting a strategic shift in valuing edge rushers since his 2018 draft as the fifth overall pick by the Denver Broncos.

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Story summary

Bradley Chubb, edge rusher, signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills worth $43.5 million.
Incentives could raise the total to $52.5 million.
The Dolphins released him after he recorded 8.5 sacks in 2025.
Chubb previously played for Denver Broncos, who drafted him fifth overall in 2018.
He is expected to bolster Buffalo's pass rush alongside Greg Rousseau, strengthening Buffalo's defense after missing the 2024 season with a torn ACL.

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