Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane faces his share of scrutiny regarding his roster construction, particularly concerning the way he has handled the wide receiver position and the reunions with past players. Despite these criticisms, Beane made a significant move during the offseason by signing edge rusher Joey Bosa to a one-year, $12.6 million contract, a decision that has since drawn praise from analysts, including PFF’s Bradley Locker, who ranked it among the best signings of the 2025 offseason.
In his debut season with the Bills, Bosa has already made a notable impact, recording five sacks, 45 pressures, 21 defensive stops, and five forced fumbles. His performance places him seventh in the league for run stop win rate among edge rushers at 29%, trailing only top players like Maxx Crosby and Jared Verse. According to Locker’s assessment, Bosa’s contributions could be pivotal in positioning the Bills for a potential Super Bowl run in a competitive AFC landscape.
Ranking Bosa’s signing as the fourth-best offseason move, Locker highlighted other notable deals, including Seattle’s acquisition of Sam Darnold and New England’s signing of Stefon Diggs. Bosa’s impressive metrics bolster his standing, as he holds an 88.9 PFF pass-rush grade, the sixth-highest among qualified edge rushers this season, along with a 15.8% pass rush win rate ranking him at 20th.
Beane’s past attempts to enhance the defensive line included signing Von Miller in 2022, a move that initially appeared promising until Miller’s knee injury in Week 12 disrupted his performance. With Bosa now leading the charge, the Bills seem to have found the high-caliber pass rusher that could fill the gap and help propel them towards championship aspirations.
As the season progresses, Bosa’s surge could spell the difference for a team eager to make a deep playoff push, potentially reshaping the narrative around Beane’s decision-making and future roster strategies.