Buffalo Bills: Early look at position needs for 2021 offseason

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 15: Trent Murphy #93 talks with Jerry Hughes #55 of the Buffalo Bills during warmups before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets is sacked by Trent Murphy #93 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Defensive End

The Buffalo Bills bolster the defensive end position this offseason with the free agent signing of Mario Addison and the selection of A.J. Epenesa in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, there is still room for improvement at this position.

One of the reasons is the fact even with Epenesa, the position group is still rather old with Jerry Hughes, Addison and Trent Murphy all being over 30 by season’s end. The team also could potentially be losing Murphy, who is entering his final year of his deal.

Similar to what the Bills did this year, it would make sense for the team to add another pass rusher through the NFL Draft. The defensive end is a premium position and while they still have Hughes and Addison under contract, it could give a younger player a chance to develop as a rookie versus being inserted into the starting lineup right from the start.

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