Bills Trade Up for Linebacker C J Allen

0:00It's March 27. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Field Yates from ESPN dropped a fresh mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft, spotlighting a trade where the Buffalo Bills slide back. Eight spots to pick 34 overall. In return, they grab Georgia Linebacker CJ Allen, while the Arizona Cardinals jump up to snag Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. This move nets the Bills extra value, likely including the first pick of round three around 65 overall. After trading for Y receiver DJ Moore, the Bills now hold just two picks in the top 100 for 2026, sparking talk of. Trading back to Stockpile Moore, day two talent. Their Linebacker room looks thin, with veterans Matt Milano and Shaq Thompson still sitting as free agents well into the offseason. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play for Buffalo, which needs reinforcements on the second level of the defense. Allen stands out as a leader under coach Kirby Smart, with sharp instincts, quit processing

1:03and a nose for the ball that could make him a day one. Contributor. One knock on Allen is skipping athletic testing at the Combine and Pro Day, leaving no official numbers. Still, his tape shows solid lateral movement and power in a compact muscular frame suited for a middle linebacker role. The Bills just beefed up their interior line with free agent signings of Lloyd Kushenberry III and Austin Corbin, signaling a front-7 push in the draft. Adding a tough, high-character guy like Allen, fits perfectly with new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's vision for a nastier unit.