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Nobody panic, but the Buffalo Bills just got a little meaner up front.
A move that was a bit questionable but could be great that is the Bills have signed veteran edge rusher Justin Hollins to a one-year deal. Yes, that Justin Hollins, the Super Bowl champ who was once in his prime with the Rams. He’s 29 now, and hungry for more.
Hollins joins a Buffalo team that’s been quietly building on defense. The Bills didn’t just want depth. They wanted someone who knows to win games. That’s where Hollins comes in. He’s worn a lot of jerseys in the last few years, but this stop in Buffalo could be his most meaningful yet.
Hollins comes in with plenty of mileage and plenty of stories. Drafted back in 2018 by the Broncos (fifth round, 156th overall), he signed a four-year, $2.8 million deal out of Oregon. Things didn’t exactly stick in Denver. He got waived in 2020. But what followed next changed everything.
The Rams grabbed him off waivers and plugged him into their rotation. He responded with grit, versatility, and, most importantly, results. In 2021, he played a key role on the Rams’ defense during their Super Bowl LVI run. Across 67 career games to date, he’s tallied 10.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 16 quarterback hits.
The #Bills have signed DE Justin Hollins. #BillsMafia | #BuiltinBuffalo pic.twitter.com/4caSQdSnJE
— Built in Buffalo (@BuiltInBuffalo_) August 5, 2025
Last season, Hollins bounced between the Packers, Giants, and Chargers, appearing in 12 games total. Earlier this year, he signed with Washington’s practice squad but didn’t last long there. They released him in October.
But now? He’s got to show something in Buffalo.
The Bills announced the signing on Monday, confirming that Hollins will wear No. 52. His addition follows the March signing of Joey Bosa, another former Charger and longtime defensive force. It’s clear Buffalo wants firepower off the edge.
Before his NFL career, Hollins starred at Oregon. He logged 184 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks over four seasons. He also earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors in 2018. Not bad for a guy who flew under the draft radar.
With training camp heating up and roster battles looming, Hollins now steps into a loaded locker room with something to prove.
And if his past tells us anything, he just might turn some heads again.
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