Bills Trade Down in NFL Draft, Gain Depth

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Corey with the story. Buffalo Bills made ways in the 2026 NFL draft by skipping round 1 entirely. General manager Brandon Bean traded back 3 times from the 26 pick, landing at 35 overall in round 2. This move aimed to stock up on value for needs like edge rushers, linebackers, defensive tackles and cornerbacks. They swapped their original 26 pick plus 91st and 165th for a haul including 35th, 66th, 1. 101st, 125th and 167th. Earlier deals added even more, like 126th, 168th, 182nd and 220th picks. Fans are buzzing with odds holding strong at plus 1000 for the Super Bowl, plus 500 for the AFC crown and minus 135 for the AFC East.

1:01First year head coach Joe Brady joined Sean McDermott and avoiding a round 1 selection, but this time there's no rookie first rounder to evaluate. Right away, reactions split on whether trading down was smart, especially since they only dropped 9 spots net but gained depth. SB Nation's fan survey asks rumblers to grade it. Early votes show a mix of approval for the extra picks versus missing top talent. As the draft unfolds, these moves position buffalo for a deeper roster rebuild, keeping them in contention without swinging big early.