Bills File Appeal to Bring Larry Ogunjobi Back by Week 3 After Six-Game Suspension

Orchard Park whispers in silence. While the rest of the NFL assumes Larry Ogunjobi is sidelined until Week 7, the Buffalo Bills may be pulling off a quiet move that could shift the balance of their season. According to sources close to the team, the Bills have filed a discreet appeal of the veteran defensive tackle’s six-game suspension, aiming for his return as early as Week 3 at home against the Miami Dolphins.

Ogunjobi, 30, originally accepted his punishment after testing positive for a banned substance in March. He admitted the violation came from “cross-contamination” in supplements and took responsibility without protest. But the story didn’t end there. In late August, with the backing of the NFLPA, Bills lawyers presented new evidence from an independent NFL-certified lab showing the tainted product was at fault.

One insider put it bluntly: “If this evidence stands, we’re talking about reducing the suspension to just two games. Getting Larry back in Week 3 against Miami could be a game-changer.”

Silence from the organization hasn’t stopped leaks from fueling speculation. On X, Bills fans are buzzing: “Week 3 vs. the Dolphins, with Ogunjobi back? That’s massive if it’s true! #BillsMafia.”

And the stakes are high. Rookie DT DeWayne Carter is already lost for the season with a torn Achilles, leaving a hole in the middle of the defense. McDermott has been forced to lean on rookies like T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker, plus veteran Jordan Phillips from the practice squad. But Ogunjobi – who logged 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks with the Steelers last year – could bring stability to the trenches.

The man at the center of it all has stayed cautious but hopeful:
“Everything happens for a reason. I’m working every day to be ready for this team and for Bills Mafia. Thank you for the support – I’ll be back stronger than ever.”

NFL insiders like Ian Rapoport warn that cutting a suspension from six games down to two is “extremely rare.” Still, if Buffalo pulls it off, the impact goes beyond one player. It signals intent: this team will fight for every inch on the road to the Super Bowl.

For now, it’s a waiting game. Bills Mafia holds its breath. Will Ogunjobi be back in Week 3 to clash with Miami at Highmark Stadium, or will his shadow loom until Week 7?