Hoecht’s versatility provides interior pressure alongside Bosa, helping disrupt Ravens’ run and pass schemes. His capability to collapse the pocket can create opportunities for tackles for loss and hurried throws from Jackson.

Hoecht's versatility on the DL provides interior speed and edge pressure, complementing Bosa and broadening Buffalo's rush options.

Hoecht’s six-game PED suspension creates a hole in Buffalo’s rotation, skewing early-season snaps toward reserve interior players and heightening the opportunity for an external interior addition to stabilize the front seven.

Hoecht, along with Ogunjobi, was placed on the reserve/suspended list and can return in Week 8. This creates a depth-impact signal on Buffalo’s defensive line rotation and may influence early-season pass rush expectations.

Michael Hoecht brings versatility and depth to the Bills' defensive line, potentially impacting both run defense and pass rush schemes.