Bills, Achilles and Michael Hoecht
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Bills defender refused cart after devastating Achilles tear because he ‘wanted to see the game’
Joey Bosa calls Hoecht's injury a "massive loss" to Buffalo's defense that had pressured Patrick Mahomes on 52% of his dropbacks in Sunday's win.
Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed that defensive end Michael Hoecht tore his Achilles on Sunday afternoon. "It's a big loss," McDermott said, via Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News. Hoecht was injured on a non-contact play as his right leg gave out as he pushed off at the snap with 14:20 remaining in the fourth quarter.
That being said, here's a look at four players the Bills could target as potential replacements at the NFL trade deadline. Buffalo could decide to go with a true defensive tackle, which would not only help replace Hoecht, but also Ed Oliver as well. That's why Sebastian Joseph-Day is someone to keep an eye on.