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Former Broncos First-Round Pick Joins Josh Allen's Bills
Bradley Chubb signs free-agent deal with Buffalo after being released by Dolphins
Published on Mar. 12, 2026
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Former Denver Broncos first-round draft pick Bradley Chubb has signed a three-year free-agent deal with the Buffalo Bills, reuniting him with quarterback Josh Allen. Chubb was originally drafted by the Broncos in 2018, one pick before the Bills selected Allen, a decision the Broncos' former GM John Elway has since admitted he regrets. Chubb spent four seasons in Denver before being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022, where he was recently released in a cost-cutting move.
Why it matters
This move adds another talented pass rusher to the Bills' already formidable defense, pairing Chubb with Allen and creating an intriguing storyline as the two players who were once separated by just one draft pick now become teammates. It also highlights the Broncos' decision to pass on Allen in 2018, a move that has haunted the franchise as Allen has blossomed into one of the league's elite quarterbacks.
The details
Chubb was the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, selected by the Broncos one pick before the Bills took Allen. Chubb had a productive four-year stint in Denver, recording 26 sacks, including 12 as a rookie. However, he was traded to the Dolphins in 2022 and was recently released by Miami in a cost-cutting move. The Bills have now signed Chubb to a three-year free-agent deal, reuniting him with Allen on one of the AFC's top teams.
- The Broncos selected Chubb with the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
- The Bills selected Josh Allen with the 7th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, one pick after the Broncos took Chubb.
- Chubb was traded from the Broncos to the Dolphins in November 2022.
- The Dolphins released Chubb in February 2026.
- Chubb signed a three-year free-agent deal with the Bills on March 11, 2026.
The players
Bradley Chubb
A former first-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 2018 who spent four seasons with the team before being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022. He was recently released by the Dolphins and has now signed a free-agent deal with the Buffalo Bills.
Josh Allen
The star quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, who was drafted one pick after Chubb in 2018 by the Bills. Allen has blossomed into one of the league's elite quarterbacks since being selected.
John Elway
The former general manager of the Denver Broncos, who admitted he regrets passing on Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft in favor of selecting Bradley Chubb.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The Bills and Broncos are expected to face off in a highly anticipated matchup during the 2026 NFL season, adding further intrigue to Chubb's reunion with his former team.
The takeaway
This move highlights the lasting impact of the Broncos' decision to pass on Josh Allen in the 2018 draft, as the player they selected instead, Bradley Chubb, has now joined Allen on the Bills' roster. It's an ironic twist that underscores the importance of quarterback decisions in the NFL and the potential consequences they can have for a franchise.
