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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau was first labeled with the nickname "Groot" during his redshirt freshman college season at Miami in 2019. The comparisons to the Marvel Comics' tree-like character with spikey hair and long-limbed arms remain unmistakable. Rousseau has maintained his spikey hairstyle and carries himself with a substantial wingspan to accompany his 6-foot-6, 266-pound frame. And he's finally beginning to show signs of playing an impactful role after spending his first three seasons lacking consistency. Rousseau opened the season with a career-best three sacks and a forced fumble in helping rally the Bills to beat Arizona.
