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Buffalo Bills
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDGE | HIGH | Round 2 | Bradley Chubb signed but Bills still thin at edge; lost Joey Bosa, need additional pass rush depth in new 3-4 scheme |
| 2 | ILB | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Matt Milano likely departed; 3-4 scheme requires two starting ILBs and current depth is insufficient |
| 3 | S | HIGH | Round 2 | Lost Darnell Savage, Taylor Rapp released, Jordan Poyer aging at 34; Cole Bishop needs a quality long-term partner |
| 4 | CB | HIGH | Round 3 | Traded Taron Johnson to Raiders, released Dane Jackson; outside CB depth remains thin |
| 5 | WR | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Acquired DJ Moore but depth and a true slot option still wanted |
| 6 | OG | MEDIUM | Round 4 | Lost LG David Edwards to Saints; interior OL depth needs replenishment |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
Buffalo
City
Bills
Nickname
AFC
Conference
East
Division
2026 Draft Picks
7
Total Picks
1
Round 1
2
Top 3 Rounds
0
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 26 | #26 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 91 | #91 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 126 | #126 | OWN | - |
| Rd 5 | 165 | #165 | TRADE | CHI |
| Rd 5 | 168 | #168 | OWN | - |
| Rd 6 | 182 | #182 | TRADE | NYJ |
| Rd 7 | 220 | #220 | TRADE | NYJ |
Needs Summary
1
EDGE
HIGH
2
ILB
CRITICAL
3
S
HIGH
4
CB
HIGH
5
WR
MEDIUM
6
OG
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Bradley Chubb
LB
FREE AGENCY
from MIA
$14.5M/yr
3yr
Connor McGovern
C
FREE AGENCY
$13.0M/yr
4yr
Dawson Knox
TE
FREE AGENCY
3-year extension re-signing
Dee Alford
CB
FREE AGENCY
$7.0M/yr
3yr
DJ Moore
WR
TRADE
from CHI
Traded from Bears; Buffalo sent 2026 2nd-round pick (No. 60), received Moore + 2026 6th-round pick (No. 165)
Kyle Allen
QB
FREE AGENCY
$2.0M/yr
2yr
Sam Franklin
S
FREE AGENCY
3-year re-signing
Tyler Bass
K
FREE AGENCY
1-year revised contract re-signing
− Losses
Brandin Cooks
WR
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Curtis Samuel
WR
RELEASE
Released
Dane Jackson
CB
RELEASE
Released
Joey Bosa
DE
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Mitchell Trubisky
QB
FREE AGENCY
to TEN
UFA; signed with Titans
Taron Johnson
CB
TRADE
to LV
Traded to Raiders with 2026 7th-round pick; received 2026 6th-round pick
Taylor Rapp
S
RELEASE
Released