Joe Andreessen, a hometown hero from Depew and a Lancaster High School graduate, as well as a former University at Buffalo football player, has inked a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. The Bills officially confirmed this signing on Saturday evening. Initially invited to the Buffalo Bills Rookie Minicamp on a trial basis, Andreessen impressed and secured a spot as an undrafted free agent.
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
During his recent stint at the University at Buffalo, Andreessen showcased his skills with an impressive tally of 90 total tackles, including 12 tackles for a loss, and notching one sack.
Signed LB Joe Andreessen.
Andreessen participated in the Bills rookie minicamp on a try-out basis. He joins the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo.
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) May 11, 2024
His journey to this point is marked by standout performances. At Lancaster High School, Andreessen made a name for himself on the football field, earning two all-state linebacker honors for the Legends, before committing to Bryant University for college football.
His time at Bryant University was equally illustrious, highlighted by setting a school record in 2022 with 116 total tackles and earning FCS All-American honors that season.
This Just in per the Bills:
The Lancaster High School alum will join the hometown team on a 1-year deal! #BillsMafia https://t.co/rMFCGeEmEr
— Dom Tibbetts (@DomTibbettsTV) May 11, 2024
