New HC Joe Brady (promoted from OC Jan 27) and new DC Jim Leonhard installing a 3-4 defense after Sean McDermott's firing. Josh Allen remains elite but the Bills went 12-5 and lost in the Divisional Round to Denver.
| Round 1 | #26 |
| Round 3 | #91 |
| Round 4 | #126 |
| Round 5 | #165 (from Bears), #168 |
| Round 6 | #182 (from Jets) |
| Round 7 | #220 (from Jets) |
Traded 2026 2nd-round pick (No. 60) to CHI for WR DJ Moore + 2026 5th-round pick (No. 165). Traded CB Taron Johnson + 2026 7th to LV for 2026 6th-round pick (No. 182).
Critical Needs
Scheme change to 3-4 demands two quality inside linebackers.
The switch to a 3-4 front creates an urgent need for a true nose tackle.
Important Needs
The Chubb signing addresses the top of the depth chart, pairing him with Greg Rousseau.
David Edwards signed a 4-year/$61M deal with the Saints, leaving a gaping hole at left guard.
The safety position was gutted this offseason.
- Traded for WR DJ Moore from CHI (sent 2026 2nd-round pick) — significantly reduces WR urgency, gives Allen a proven WR1
- Signed EDGE Bradley Chubb (3yr/$43.5M) — addresses starting EDGE need, pairs with Rousseau, but depth still thin
- Signed CB Dee Alford (3yr/$21M) — replaces traded Taron Johnson in slot, CB no longer a pressing need
- Signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (1yr) — band-aid at safety opposite Cole Bishop, not a long-term solution
- Signed S Geno Stone (1yr) — veteran depth at safety
Jim Leonhard's 3-4 defense is a complete overhaul from McDermott's 4-3. Full scheme analysis →
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