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Buffalo, New York . May 2026<\/p>\n
The Buffalo Bills wrapped up their first week of OTAs with plenty of attention focused on the defense and several new additions.<\/p>\n
While most veterans blended smoothly into the system, one offseason signing reportedly generated concern among evaluators observing Buffalo’s early practices.<\/p>\n
According to reports coming out of Week 1 OTAs, one defensive newcomer struggled to consistently match the speed and intensity demanded within Jim Leonhard’s scheme.<\/p>\n
That player was veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb, who joined Buffalo this offseason on a three-year contract worth $43.5 million.<\/p>\n
One AFC evaluator reportedly labeled Chubb the “worst player” at Bills OTAs, not because of effort, but because of overall fit within the defensive structure.<\/p>\n
“This defense is built around speed, burst and constant disruption. Chubb still has experience, but he doesn’t look like the ideal fit for what Buffalo is building.”<\/p>\n
The concerns mirror criticism that surfaced immediately after the signing. Pro Football Focus previously ranked the move as Buffalo’s least-favorite free-agent addition of 2026.<\/p>\n
Although Chubb recorded 8.5 sacks with Miami last season, advanced metrics painted a different picture of his overall effectiveness.<\/p>\n
His 7.6 percent pass-rush win rate ranked among the lowest figures for starting edge defenders across the league.<\/p>\n
Age has also become part of the conversation. Chubb turns 30 this year and carries a significant history of major knee injuries.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Buffalo’s defense continues getting younger and faster under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s vision for the future.<\/p>\n
The Bills invested heavily in Chubb hoping he could provide another proven pass-rushing presence opposite Greg Rousseau.<\/p>\n
However, early OTA observations suggest some evaluators remain unconvinced that the veteran defender matches the direction of the defense.<\/p>\n
To be fair, Week 1 practices rarely determine a player’s season, and Chubb still has months to change perceptions.<\/p>\n
But after the opening week of OTAs, Buffalo’s most expensive defensive addition has already become one of the most debated players on the roster.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned to ESPN!<\/p>\n
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