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sports14 days ago•11 min saved

Bills Weigh Low-Cost Trade for Struggling Marvin Harrison Jr. Amid Arizona Offense Shift

The Buffalo Bills are reportedly exploring a trade for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead of the November 10 deadline. Despite Harrison’s poor 2026 start, analysts suggest Buffalo could acquire him cheaply due to his low current market value. The move would add a high-upside receiver to Josh Allen’s offense, though concerns remain about Harrison’s recent lack of effort and fit within Buffalo’s crowded roster.

via buffalorumblings.com|

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sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Buffalo Bills 2026 Preview: A Franchise on a Tipping Point

Defector's 2026 Bills preview argues the team remains a badly run operation despite Josh Allen, blaming Beane and Pegula for roster missteps, a poor run defense, a controversial DJ Moore trade, and a coaching transition, with a new stadium doing little to hide an aging, underperforming roster and no clear path to another Super Bowl.

via Defector|

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sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Bills 2026 Draft Builds Depth, Yet Cornerback and Nose Tackle Questions Linger

Buffalo used 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to emphasize depth across offense and defense under a new defensive coordinator, aiming to replace aging or uncertain players (Edwards at guard, nickel/corner depth, and inside linebacker), while adding edge/OLB help and receiver upside. The nose tackle debate is reframed as a scheme-driven need, not a traditional priority. Beane traded back several times, with ongoing chatter about whether a move up for Concepcion would have been better; in hindsight, Beane’s strategy favored quantity and flexibility over a single blockbuster move, aided by the D.J. Moore swap which effectively cost nothing. The draft’s best-value pick, per the author, is Kaleb Elarms-Orr, though Skyler Bell’s later value at No. 125 also stands out; the least certain selection was Davison Igbinosun (a notable reach). Overall, the Bills’ class focuses on depth to support a revamped defense and continued Super Bowl contention, rather than immediate starter guarantees.

via Buffalo Rumblings|

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sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Bills Shutter Trade Talks on Keon Coleman, Eye 2026 Impact

Brandon Beane said the Bills did not entertain any trade overtures for Keon Coleman this offseason, reaffirming belief in the wideout and signaling he’ll have a chance to contribute in 2026 after Buffalo added DJ Moore and drafted Skyler Bell.

via NBC Sports|

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sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Bills keep wheeling and dealing, trading down to stockpile picks in 2026 NFL Draft

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane continued a busy 2026 NFL Draft with a fifth trade, moving their Day Three fourth-round pick down to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 seventh-rounder and keeping six total selections (No. 102, 125, 126 in Round Four; No. 167, 168 in Round Five; No. 220 in Round Seven). Earlier moves included shuffling picks across Round One and Two to draft TJ Parker and Davison Igbonisun (including moving out of Round One to No. 35 and trading up from 66 to 62), underscoring a highly active draft strategy.

via Buffalo Rumblings|

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sports5 months ago•9 min saved

Bills shore up defense with Parker and Igbinosun on Draft Day 2

Buffalo used Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft to move back and draft edge rusher T.J. Parker and cornerback Davison Igbinosun, citing a lack of first-round grades and a goal to boost draft capital and defensive depth in a 3-4 system. Beane highlighted Parker’s three-down potential and Igbinosun’s length and press skills, framing both as premium depth pieces who could contribute this season. With a crowded receiver room and seven picks remaining, Buffalo signaled flexibility for Day 3 and possible further moves.

via Buffalo Rumblings|

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sports6 months ago•23 min saved

Beane maps Bills' plans: health updates, draft moves, and 18-game questions at NFL Meetings

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane used NFL Meetings to outline roster updates (Josh Allen's ongoing foot recovery, Dalton Kincaid's fifth-year option, Dorian Strong's neck surgery), discuss a tentative Bills–Browns joint practice, and weigh how an 18-game schedule could affect rosters while highlighting the DJ Moore trade and newer signings that could influence receiver depth and interior line competition.

via Buffalo Bills|

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sports7 months ago•3 min saved

Beane’s Bold Gardner-Johnson Move Signals a New Bills Era

Brandon Beane signs C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year, $6 million deal, a bold departure from the McDermott era that leans into Gardner-Johnson’s high-emotion playmaking and gives Buffalo a flexible path through 2026 if the acquisition clicks with the defense.

via BuffaLowDown|

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sports7 months ago•5 min saved

Bills Add Bradley Chubb to Jump-Start Pass Rush in Free Agency

Buffalo signed two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Bradley Chubb to a three-year, $29 million guaranteed contract (about $14.5 million AAV) as the Bills’ first major free-agent splash of the new league year, aiming to bolster a thin edge-rush group. Chubb, who produced 8.5 sacks last season after returning from injury, should help Buffalo’s defense alongside Greg Rousseau and could be a substantial upgrade despite not being the blockbuster move some fans anticipated. The signing fits under cap constraints and sets up the Bills to add more help through the draft; the piece grades the move as a B+.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Beane’s Roast of Tate’s 40-Time Fuels Draft Buzz

Carnell Tate ran a 4.54-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and then repeated the run, drawing a light jab from Bills GM Brandon Beane that fueled chatter about a potential draft slide. Tate heads toward the draft after a strong Ohio State season (51 receptions, 875 yards, nine touchdowns in 10 games), with Beane’s quip adding to the intrigue around where he'll go in the first round.

via Sports Illustrated|

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around-the-nfl7 months ago•13 min saved

Beane bets on a fresh Bills coaching slate to unlock Keon Coleman

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane says the team will hit a full reset with wide receiver Keon Coleman under a revamped coaching staff, including new WR coach Drew Terrell and new OC Pete Carmichael, as Joe Brady becomes head coach. Beane and the new brain trust are optimistic Coleman can take a leap in Year 3, with larger WR-room changes ahead as veterans explore free agency.

via NFL.com|

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sports7 months ago•3 min saved

Beane: Keon Coleman must repeat his standout offseason to earn trust

Bills GM Brandon Beane says Keon Coleman must replicate his outstanding offseason to earn trust, citing his 2025 production (38 receptions, 404 yards, 4 TDs) and the need for off-field maturity under a new coaching staff.

via NBC Sports|

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sports8 months ago•3 min saved

Beane doubles down on Brady hire amid outside noise

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane defended promoting Joe Brady to head coach, delivering a profane rebuke to critics with 'F--k the outside' and saying his gut told him Brady was the right pick, as the Bills push for a title after a playoff exit.

via New York Post|

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sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Beane dismisses outside noise as Bills back Joe Brady hire

Bills GM Brandon Beane says he ignores public backlash to firing Sean McDermott and hiring Joe Brady, insisting the decision is about the right fit and winning games, not appeasing outsiders; he acknowledges the move could cost him if Brady doesn’t deliver in the playoffs.

via NBC Sports|

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sports8 months ago•4 min saved

Beane explains Bills' early coach search, skipping postseason interviews

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team began its head-coaching search with all available candidates and chose not to wait for coaches on teams still in the playoffs, explaining that current rules prevent postseason interviews and arguing the approach avoids unfairly delaying candidates or the Bills themselves.

via NBC Sports|

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