Bills sign former Chiefs edge rusher Mike Danna one-year
PUBLISHED May 11, 2026, 11:42 AM ET
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills signed free agent linebacker Mike Danna to a one-year contract on Monday, adding a former Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher to their roster. Danna, a two-time Super Bowl winner, measured at 6-foot-2 and 257 pounds and projects to an outside linebacker role in Buffalo's new-look defense. The move comes as the Bills shift toward a 3-4 defensive alignment under head coach Joe Brady and coordinator Jim Leonhard, and Danna is expected to compete for a backup role behind Bradley Chubb and Greg Rousseau. Last month Buffalo used the 35th overall pick on Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker, and in a corresponding roster move the team released cornerback MJ Devonshire this week.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2020: Mike Danna drafted by Kansas City (fifth round) from Central Michigan.
- 2020–through six seasons: Danna recorded 21.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, 87 games, 49 starts.
- Last month: Buffalo selected Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker with the 35th overall pick.
- Monday: Buffalo signed Danna to a one-year contract and released cornerback MJ Devonshire.
- Current: Bills transition to a 3-4 defense under head coach Joe Brady and coordinator Jim Leonhard.
News Intelligence
- The Bills are changing their game, and that could mean a more exciting season ahead. If you're a fan, this is a chance to see a two-time Super Bowl winner in action. And if you're into fantasy football, Danna might be a solid pick for your roster.
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The Buffalo Bills added an experienced edge rusher with Super Bowl-winning experience to increase pass-rush depth while transitioning toward a 3-4 defensive scheme, bolstering competition behind starters Bradley Chubb and Greg Rousseau.
Reserve players and recent signees faced roster consequences, exemplified by the release of cornerback MJ Devonshire after the Bills added Mike Danna and adjusted their defensive depth chart.
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