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Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen signs 2-year contract to extend stay with hometown team

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 3). Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen signs 2-year contract to extend stay with hometown team. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/bills-linebacker-joe-andreesen-signs-2-year-contract-to-extend-stay-with-hometown-team/article_bcf3a5db-24b1-5b63-85b8-d831d0111347.html

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Joe Andreesen, nicknamed "Buffalo Joe," signed a two-year contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, keeping him in his hometown for additional seasons. The 26-year-old linebacker, who is from Lancaster, has been with the team since he was signed as an undrafted free agent after college and has become a fan favorite due to his special teams contributions despite having only three career starts in 33 games.

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Joe Andreesen, nicknamed "Buffalo Joe," signed a two-year contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, ensuring he will continue to play for his hometown team. The 26-year-old linebacker is entering his third season in Buffalo and has become an important special teams player. He has started three games across 33 career appearances and gained popularity among fans due to his local roots from the Lancaster suburb of Buffalo. Andreesen earned a spot on the roster as an undrafted free agent after playing college football at both Bryant and University at Buffalo.

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Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen, aka “Buffalo Joe,” is staying in his hometown for a few more seasons after signing a two-year contract extension on Saturday. asserted

Andreesen → stay → Saturday

The 26-year-old Andreesen is into his third season in Buffalo and has established himself as a key special teams player. asserted

Andreesen → establish → player

He’s had three starts in 33 career games and has become a fan favorite in part because he is from the Buffalo suburb of Lancaster. asserted

he → have → Lancaster

Andreesen earned a roster spot as an undrafted free agent after splitting his college career at Bryant and Buffalo. asserted

Andreesen → earn → Bryant

Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen signs 2-year contract to extend stay with hometown team

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