How Bills’ Joe Andreessen, a May tryout player, flipped script to enter roster battle

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Greg Rousseau #50 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with Joe Andreessen #44 after a defensive stop in the first quarter during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)Getty Images

PITTSBURGH — One week ago, a nervous and anxious Joe Andreessen had to ask veteran linebacker Nicholas Morrow where to stand and what to do during the national anthem for his first NFL game.

On Saturday night, Andreessen was in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.

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