The Buffalo Bills have signed linebacker Joe Andreessen after he tried out with the team during rookie minicamp over the weekend.
Andreessen is a western New York native from Depew and attended the University at Buffalo.
Andreessen played with UB as a graduate student in 2023 after spending five seasons at Bryant.
A WNY native and @UBFootball product.
We’ve signed LB Joe Andreessen to a contract: https://t.co/sWwhxmwSkw pic.twitter.com/rgQPLeAkCy
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 11, 2024
In 12 games, Andreessen notched 90 tackles and 12 tackles for loss, both of which led his team. He added a sack, two passes defensed and a forced fumble as well.
Andreessen during the Bills’ rookie minicamp can be found in the WGRZ-TV clip below:
Lancaster HS (@LHSfballLegends) ➡️@UBFootball ➡️@BuffaloBills
After taking part in Buffalo's rookie minicamp, Depew native Joe Andreessen will get a chance to continue playing in WNY, with the LB signing a contract with the hometown #Bills. Great local story.#BillsMafia @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/sdSxvsyC7u
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) May 11, 2024