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Buffalo Bills Welcome Back Two Defensive Reinforcements After Suspension: A New Wave of Strength

After six weeks of suspension, Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi have officially returned to Buffalo Bills practice — stronger, more focused, and driven to prove themselves once again.

Both players served six-game suspensions for violating the NFL’s PED policy, but their comeback is about more than just football. It’s about accountability, humility, and redemption.

Michael Hoecht, 27, who recorded 56 tackles and 3.0 sacks with the Rams last season, admitted that his mistake stemmed from “trusting the wrong advice.”

“I take full responsibility,” Hoecht said. “I want to earn every ounce of trust this team gives me.”

Meanwhile, Larry Ogunjobi, 31, a former Steelers anchor, expressed nothing but gratitude:

“I’ve waited long enough. Every snap, every down — I’m playing for this team, and I’m playing like it’s my last.”

Both players passed all medical and readiness checks during the offseason and preseason, and their reinstatement couldn’t come at a better time. With injuries mounting across Buffalo’s defensive line, Hoecht and Ogunjobi’s return gives the Bills a massive boost ahead of Week 8.

General Manager Brandon Beane summed it up perfectly:

“This isn’t just about two players returning — it’s about two men coming back with the heart and drive that define this team.”

Their combined energy — Ogunjobi’s experience and Hoecht’s speed — could transform the Bills’ defense into a force to be reckoned with as the playoff race heats up.


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Jerry Jones Speaks Out, Criticizes the Controversy Surrounding the Cowboys WR After the Loss to the Lions
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has finally had enough. In a fiery radio interview on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning, the Cowboys owner publicly ripped into star wide receiver George Pickens for his explosive, now-deleted Instagram beef with Richard Sherman following the Thanksgiving nightmare against the Detroit Lions. “I love everything George has done this year,” Jones said. “But let me be very clear — I don’t want to see him sitting on Instagram arguing with Richard Sherman or anybody else. Put the phone down, stop the social media nonsense, and focus on playing football. That’s what we pay him for.” Mic drop. The 82-year-old owner rarely calls out his own players by name in public, making this one of the sharpest rebukes in recent Cowboys history. Quick recap of the chaos: Lions game: CeeDee Lamb gets hurt and leaves early → Pickens disappears with a miserable 5 catches for 37 yards. Richard Sherman goes on TV and says Pickens “quit on routes” and showed zero effort. Pickens claps back with a savage (and quickly deleted) Instagram story: “Old man still talking.” Internet explodes. Despite the ugly performance, Pickens still leads the Cowboys in every major receiving stat (78 receptions, 1,179 yards, 8 TDs), but Jerry Jones just drew a line in the sand: the social media wars end today. “I have zero concern about George competing and helping us win games on the field,” Jones continued. “My only concern is him wasting time and energy on this Instagram back-and-forth instead of turning the page.” Will this public dressing-down light a fire under Pickens… or pour gasoline on an already raging controversy? One thing is certain — every snap this Sunday will be scrutinized like never before. Is Jerry Jones right to go nuclear on his star WR? Or did he just make the drama ten times worse?