Bills reportedly show interest in failed Jets' signing on free-agent DT market

The Buffalo Bills are apparently meeting with a former Arizona Cardinals starter

Jan 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) blocks Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Buffalo Bills may not be done shopping for lower-priced free agents who remain on the market following the initial wave of signings.

Apparently still interested in beefing up its defensive line interior, the Bills are scheduled to visit with free agent defensive tackle Leki Fotu. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reports that Fotu visited the Las Vegas Raiders on March 20 with the Bills up next.

Buffalo recently signed former Pittsburgh Steelers starter Larry Ogunjobi to a one-year contract, but has since learned that he will miss the first six games of the 2025 season due to a NFL-imposed suspension for PEDs.

Meanwhile, the 26-year-old Fotu is coming off a forgettable one-year tenure with the New York Jets. After joining the Jets as a free agent last offseason, the defensive tackle played only two games while serving three separate stints on Injured Reserve in 2024.

Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders offensive tackle Alex Taylor (72) hugs New York Jets defensive tackle Leki Fotu (92) after the game at MetLife Stadium. / Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Fotu's Jets debut was delayed until Week 6 due to a preseason hamstring injury. Then, a knee problem landed him back on IR. He totaled only three tackles and 46 snaps for New York after receiving a one-year contract reportedly worth $2.5 million.

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The 2020 fourth-round draft pick played out his rookie contract for the Arizona Cardinals, starting 21 of 56 appearances. Fotu has only 3.5 career sacks, but he projects more as a run stuffer and a presence that can clog the interior.

Buffalo has defensive tackles Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones under contract for 2025 while Jordan Phillips, Austin Johnson and Quinton Jefferson are unrestricted free agents.

Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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