It’s already been a busy trading season in the NFL, with interior defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., offensive lineman Cam Jurgens and others finding new homes via trades.
President of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane is always willing to wheel and deal, having made moves leading up to the trade deadline in three of the last four regular seasons.
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With the Bills (5-1) sitting in first place in the AFC East and tied for first place in the AFC, the pressure is on Beane and the Bills to make a move and help get this team to the Super Bowl. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with thoughts on what the Bills can do to shore up their roster via a trade, and why it will be difficult for Beane to create enough cap space to make a major splash at the deadline.
Check out the news items below and then let us know your thoughts on who Brandon Beane should acquire before the trade deadline in the comments section.
Bills don’t have a lot of cap space to make a deal
The NFL’s trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense is once again leading the league in scoring, while the Bills defense is struggling to stop the pass and get off the field on third down while allowing too many scores in the fourth quarter. Buffalo is surrendering 28.5 points per game (30th), and 386.8 yards per game (31st).
Safe to say, Beane and head coach Joe Brady spent the bye week exploring potential trade options to bring in for the stretch run.
The problem is, as of now, the Bills only have $4.5 million in available cap space, according to Spotrac, a figure that ranks 27th in the NFL. That just isn’t enough cap space to bring in anyone with a base salary, which counts on this year’s cap. Sure, the Bills have a few moves they could make to create some cap space, but Beane is limited in how aggressive he can be at the trade deadline.
We discuss possible additions Beane could bring in to improve Buffalo’s defense, including talented Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (pictured below), and explain why safety, edge rusher, inside linebacker, and interior defensive line are the biggest priorities to address via a trade.
We also break down the assets available to Beane to pull off a deal; then shift gears and analyze how the Bills have won their last 11 games coming off the bye week; and explore whether Josh Allen has played better for Buffalo in games immediately following the bye.
- How can the Bills fix their defense at the trade deadline? Top needs and cap options – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills are 5-1 despite one of NFL’s worst defenses. Can they fix it? – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills Emerge as Potential Trade Fit for $51 Million Linebacker – Heavy.com
- What Assets Do Bills Possess for NFL Trade Deadline Moves? – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Around the NFL: How will the Bills approach the trade deadline? – Auburn Citizen
- Sean McDermott never lost after a bye. Now it’s Joe Brady’s turn – Democrat & Chronicle
- What’s next for Joe Brady’s Bills? Showing improvement out of the bye – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Does Josh Allen actually perform better after a bye? We ran the numbers – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Even more Bills news
We get the latest injury news for starting right tackle Spencer Brown, nickel cornerback Dee Alford and others from Thursday’s practice session. Plus, how kicker Tyler Bass fell in love with the game again after missing all of last year with injuries; why not having safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson could benefit Buffalo’s beleaguered defense; identifying the most disappointing player on Buffalo’s offense; and more!
- Bills right tackle Spencer Brown misses another practice; Dee Alford downgraded – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ Starters Spencer Brown, Dee Alford Sidelined With Week 8 Availability TBD – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills kicker Bass ‘found the love of the game again’ after missing 2025 season – WGRZ
- Why Bills defense might benefit from C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspension – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills’ Most Disappointing Player Thus Far for NFL’s Top Scoring Offense – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills’ Sam Franklin won his appeal. The spitting dispute isn’t settled – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Thurman Thomas Says Josh Allen Barely Makes Bills’ Mount Rushmore – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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