Ex-Rams linebacker Michael Hoecht reportedly agrees to deal with Bills
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Former Rams outside linebacker Michael Hoecht agreed to a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to multiple reports.
The deal has a max value of $24 million, according to NFL Media.
Hoecht, 27, had been a veteran presence for a Rams edge rushing group that included NFL defensive rookie of the year Jared Verse and Byron Young. He was a leader of a defense that also included linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske.
Defensive tackle Poona Ford, who is coming off a standout season with the Chargers, agrees to a three-year deal with the Rams.
Hoecht, who signed with the Rams in 2020 as an undrafted free agent, earned about $3 million last season on a one-year, restricted free-agent tender. He made 56 tackles, including three sacks.
Left tackle Alaric Jackson received a three-year contract that includes $35 million in guarantees on Feb. 28.
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