Today is not only Election Day, it is also the deadline for teams to make a trade in the NFL. Contenders, including the Buffalo Bills, will be looking to bolster their roster while others will be looking to add picks and players that will help in future years.
Given that their defensive line has been ravaged by injuries this season – the latest occurring Sunday when Michael Hoecht blew out his Achilles and is now out for the season – the Bills are in need of reinforcements. Ed Oliver is also out for the season, TJ Sanders is on injured reserve and DaQuan Jones’ return is uncertain, so at the very least, the Bills would love to add a defensive tackle.
And of course, given the lack of productivity they have gotten from their wide receivers, general manager Brandon Beane may also dip his toes into that market, too.
We will track trade updates all day long. Check back often for updates.
NFL deadline passes
The deadline has passed and there are no confirmed Buffalo Bills moves at the 4 p.m. deadline.
That comes as a bit of a surprise for several reasons. First and foremost, it seems like the roster needed fortification at defensive line thanks to a spate of injuries that have seriously depleted the talent level.
And there was a report that circulated Monday night that the Bills’ restructured the contract of cornerback Taron Johnson which seemed like an indication that general manager Brandon Beane was trying to get something done. According to sports contract site Spotrac, that move doubled his available cap space to $3.3 million.
However, nothing happened, so the Bills will move forward with a weak wide receiver room, and some major questions on the defensive line, especially at tackle where injuries have devastated the unit.
Jets trade Quinnen Williams to Cowboys
It would appear the Jets are conducting a fire sale as they have traded star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a second-round pick in 2026 and a first-round pick in 2027. Coupled with the trade of cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts, the Jets have now dealt arguably their two best defensive players.
The Jets’ future draft picks include two first-round picks and two second-round picks in 2026 and three first-round picks in 2027.
Is it possible that they would part ways with wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and if so, would they dare trade him to Buffalo? That seems highly unlikely.
Buffalo Bills salary cap situation
According to sports contract website Spotrac, the Bills had around $1.7 million in cap space, the lowest amount of any team in the NFL, but that was before a report from ESPN Monday night that the Bills restructured the contract of defensive back Taron Johnson in order to free up about $1.75 million. That would seem to indicate Beane has something in the works.
Rashid Shaheed traded to Seahawks
Take Rashid Shaheed off the wide receiver wish list for the Bills.
The Seahawks on Tuesday agreed to acquire wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for 2026 fourth- and fifth-round picks.
Shaheed, 27, is in the final year of his contract. The speedy receiver averaged 17.5 yards per catch last season but is down to 11.3 this year under first-year coach Kellen Moore.
Jets trade CB Sauce Gardner to Colts
The New York Jets are trading cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks, according to multiple reports.
Gardner moves from the bottom of the AFC to the top in joining the 7-2 Colts.
Jaguars get Jakobi Meyers in trade with Raiders
The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in a trade with the Los Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Meyers had requested a trade prior to the season.
The Jaguars (5-3), who are in second place in the AFC South, put wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter on injured reserve with a knee injury last week. Meyers will gave them a new No. 2 wide receiver to pair with Brian Thomas.
Meyers was tied for the Raiders’ team lead with 29 receptions this year. He had career-highs of 87 receptions and 1,027 receiving yards in 2024, extending his streak to four seasons with at least 67 receptions and 800 receiving yards.
Las Vegas (2-6) is in last place in the AFC West.
Bengals trade Logan Wilson to Cowboys
Linebacker Logan Wilson had been rumored to be a trade candidate and he was the first player in a deal on Tuesday. The Cincinnati Bengals are sending Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Wilson, 29, recorded at least 100 tackles in each year from 2021-2024. He was teammates with Bills quarterback Josh Allen at the University of Wyoming.
Ravens acquire Dre’Mont Jones in trade with Titans
The Baltimore Ravens traded for edge rusher Dre’Month Jones from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick on Monday, according to ESPN. Baltimore is shipping the New York Jets’ original 2026 fifth-rounder, but it could become the Ravens’ 2026 fourth-round pick.
Jones, 28, had 4.5 sacks in 2025 and 35 sacks in his seven-year career. Baltimore ranks second-to-last in the NFL with 11 sacks this season.
The Ravens were 1-5 entering their bye week but have won two straight games are back in the playoff hunt.’
Dolphins trade Jaelan Phillips to Eagles
The Bills will face a further depleted Miami Dolphins team on Sunday.
Miami began selling the day before trade deadline day, trading outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 third-round pick.
Phillips has 177 tackles, 26 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and one interception in 55 games over five years since being drafted No. 18 overall in 2021. He will reunite with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who was the defensive coordinator with the Dolphins in 2023 when Phillips had 6.5 sacks in eight games before tearing an Achilles. He tore an ACL in Week 4 last year but was back for the start of this season.
Philadelphia also traded for cornerbacks Michael Carter III (from the Jets) and Jaire Alexander (from the Ravens) last week.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver trade targets
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle trade candidates
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Buffalo Bills trade targets
When is the NFL trade deadline?
The trade deadline is at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. All deals must be filed with the league office before the cutoff.
What is the NFL trade deadline?
The trade deadline marks the final moment during the regular season when teams can swap players without needing to wait for waivers or offseason rules. After the deadline passes, teams can still be added from free agency, waivers or practice squads.
Players who have requested a trade
WR Jakobi Meyers, Raiders: Asked for a trade prior to the season; tied for team lead with 29 receptions this year; had career-highs of 87 receptions and 1,027 receiving yards in 2024
LB Logan Wilson, Bengals: Reduced role sparked a trade request; four straight years of 100-plus tackles from 2021-2024; has recorded 541 tackles, 11 interceptions, 5.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in six seasons
DT McKinnley Jackson, Bengals: 2024 third-round pick had only played in one game this season
Buffalo Bills news
Sal Maiorana has covered the Buffalo Bills for more than four decades including 36 years as the full-time beat writer/columnist for the D&C. He has written numerous books about the history of the team, and he is also co-host of the BLEAV in Bills podcast/YouTube show. He can be reached at maiorana@gannett.com, and you can follow him on X @salmaiorana and on Bluesky @salmaiorana.bsky.social.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Bills trade deadline tracker: Best players available, top options, latest news
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