When the Buffalo Bills lost defensive tackle DaQuan Jones to a pectoral injury in London during their Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the unit’s efficiency and dominance took a major hit. Jones was playing at an All-Pro level, leading the league in most categories as a defensive tackle.
Having joined the Bills during free agency in 2022, Jones has been a revelation on defense, deftly operating as a 1-tech with 3-tech tenacity/traits in head coach McDermott’s defensive system this season. Replacing him won’t be easy, and may be nearly impossible, simply due to his scheme versatility.