Bills Offseason Summary Following the first wave of 2026 free agency, the Buffalo Bills' primary draft needs are Defensive Tackle, Safety, and Interior Offensive Line. General Manager Brandon Beane made a "big free agent splash" by signing linebacker/pass rusher Bradley Chubb and trading for star receiver DJ Moore, but the transition to Jim Leonhard’s new 3-4 defensive scheme has created new requirements for interior bulk and secondary versatility.
The Bills entered a "revamp" phase under first-year head coach Joe Brady. While they successfully retained center Connor McGovern and addressed the wide receiver hole by trading a 2nd-round pick for DJ Moore, the departure of starters like guard David Edwards and corner Taron Johnson left significant gaps. The team is now prioritized on finding a "true nose tackle" to anchor their new odd-man front and replenishing a secondary that saw multiple veteran releases.
Franchise Needs
IDL
S
IOL
CB
LB
Free Agent Losses
G David Edwards (Saints), CB Taron Johnson (Trade to Raiders), FB Reggie Gilliam (Patriots), S Taylor Rapp (Released), CB Dane Jackson (Released)Free Agent Gains
WR DJ Moore (Trade), OLB Bradley Chubb, S Geno Stone, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, CB Dee Alford, QB Kyle AllenDraft Capital Overview
- Pick 26 (Round 1)
- Pick 91 (Round 3)
- Pick 126 (Round 4)
- Pick 165 (Round 5) via CHI
- Pick 168 (Round 5)
- Pick 220 (Round 7) via NYJ
BUF Mock Draft Picks
T.J. Parker
Buffalo has already taken a big swing on the edge by signing Bradley Chubb, but that does not eliminate the value of adding more rotational rush juice. Parker fits a front philosophy that still benefits from wave depth and fresh speed off the corner, especially for a team trying to keep its pressure package viable over a long season. His burst and urgency make sense as part of a broader pass-rush layering plan.
Derrick Moore
Rotational edge speed continues shaping Buffalo’s pressure philosophy. Moore’s motor and athletic upside provide situational reinforcement capable of sustaining pass-rush depth. He projects as a developmental rusher with long-term growth potential.
Davison Igbinosun
Boundary depth remains a recurring structural need within Buffalo’s secondary. Igbinosun’s size and competitiveness provide developmental outside reinforcement. He profiles as a situational corner option.