Buffalo Bills: 5 defensive ends to target in free agency

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Baltimore Ravens runs on the field prior to an AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Baltimore Ravens runs on the field prior to an AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 16: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Baltimore Ravens runs on the field prior to an AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

The Buffalo Bills are once again entering an offseason with a need to improve the defensive end position. Last offseason, the front office had to decide whether or not to keep Shaq Lawson. The Bills ultimately elected to go in another direction and instead signed free agent Mario Addison and drafted A.J. Epenesa in the second round.

The production this past season though wasn’t great and this is why they are looking closely at the position again this year. The thought is that Addison will be released, due to a drop in production combined with significant cap savings that would result in the move.

The Buffalo Bills reportedly were already looking to make a move recently when they were in the discussion to sign J.J. Watt. While they weren’t able to reach a deal as Watt signed with the Arizona Cardinals, there are plenty of other options in free agency if they want to add a veteran at the position.

These are five defensive ends the Buffalo Bills could target this offseason.

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