Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi will finally get a chance to provide some punch to the Buffalo Bills defense.

Suspended six games to start the 2025 season because of PEDs, both of the defensive linemen are now on the Bills’ roster and ready to go in Week 8. Buffalo (4-2) face the Carolina Panthers (4-3) on Sunday:

Both Ogunjobi and Hoecht were signed as free agents this past offseason.

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At the time of their suspensions, it came as a surprise to the team. The news of the suspensions came down in March.

Regardless, both will be welcomed back in a big way. Injuries on Buffalo’s defensive line currently include: DaQuan Jones (calf), rookie T.J. Sanders (knee), and DeWayne Carter (Achilles).

Bills Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2025 season.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Pair of suspended Buffalo Bills defenders added back to roster