Bills Linebackers: New Scheme, New Faces

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Buffalo Bills Linebacker Group heads into the 2026 NFL season with big changes ahead. After years of building depth to handle injuries, the unit became reliable. Now a shift to an odd front defense under new coordinator Jim Leonhard means more linebackers on the field with different roles than the old. In front scheme, this switch from four down line into three will demand bulkier, more versatile players who can shed blocks and cover well. Guys like free agent Matt Milano, who turns 31 soon and posted solid stats despite a pectoral injury, might not return. Veteran Shaq Thompson also hits free agency after a strong bounce back year. To Railburnard, locked into a 4-year 42-million-dollar deal, struggled last season with injuries and got outplayed. At 27, his smaller frame raises questions in the new look.

1:00Dorian Williams and Joe Andreson, both on rookie deals, shine on special teams and could see bigger defensive roles if they fit the aggressive scheme. Buffalo eyes free agents like Alex Singleton, who knows Leonhardt's system or Leo Chanol for impact. The draft offers talents such as Jeremiah Trotter, the second or CJ Allen to stockpile depth right away. Overall expect the bills to add fresh faces this off season. While core pieces like Williams stay versatile, the linebacker room needs a reset to match the 3-4 base and keep the defense humming. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Some chase piece. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com.