Bills Snag T.J. Parker, Boosting Defense

0:00It's April 25. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Buffalo Bill's fans held their breath as General Manager Brandon Bean traded back three times from the 26th spot, finally landing at 35th in the 2026 NFL Draft. When it was go time, they snagged Clemson Edge Russia TJ Parker, a 6'3, 263-pound beast with long arms and serious power. Earlier this week, NFL analyst Brian Baldinger dove into Parker's tape from the Tigers, highlighting how he explodes off blocks, diagnoses runs fast, and even drops into coverage like on that standout plague against LSU where he broke up a pass. Bill's mafia is buzzing because sports illustrators slapped a solid grade on this pick, calling Parker a perfect fit for new defensive coordinator Jim. Leonhardt's shift to a 3-4 scheme. He slots in as a rotational pass-resher behind Greg Russo and Bradley Chubb who just inked a 3-year deal.

1:01Bean's got a pattern here. This marks his third-edge guy in Round 2 since taking over after AJ. Epinisa in 2020 at 54th overall, and Boogie Bosham the next year at 61st. Those had mixed vibes, but Parker's pedigree screams higher ceiling. With Parker locking in at Front 7, the Bill's defense looks primed to evolve, giving fans real hope for a deeper playoff push next season.