Bills Could Acquire Super Bowl Champion for Astonishing Price

CBS Sports analyst believes the Bills could land A.J. Brown for as little as a second-round pick.

Feb. 17, 2026 at 11:23am

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The Buffalo Bills are reportedly considering a trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who is coming off a Super Bowl championship. CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan believes the Bills could acquire Brown for as little as a second-round draft pick, which would be an astonishingly low price for such a talented player.

Why it matters

The Bills are looking to maximize their championship window with star quarterback Josh Allen, and adding a game-changing receiver like Brown could take their offense to new heights. However, Brown's perceived attitude issues may give the Bills pause about the culture fit.

The details

According to the report, the Bills missed a "golden opportunity" last season to reach the Super Bowl, and they should be willing to pay up to acquire Brown and give Allen a true No. 1 receiving threat. Brown has never played with a quarterback of Allen's caliber before, and the potential pairing has many excited about the Bills' offensive potential.

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The players

Brandon Beane

The general manager of the Buffalo Bills, tasked with improving the team's roster this offseason.

Josh Allen

The star quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, who the team is looking to surround with more offensive talent.

A.J. Brown

The Super Bowl champion wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, who is reportedly a trade target for the Bills.

Joe Brady

The offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, known for his "everybody eats" mantra that may not fit with Brown's perceived attitude issues.

Tyler Sullivan

A CBS Sports analyst who believes the Bills could acquire Brown for as little as a second-round pick.

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What they’re saying

“If there was a team possibly willing to go to the ceiling of what is perceived to be Brown's asking price on the trade market, it could (and should) be the Bills. The organization missed a golden opportunity last season to roll through the AFC playoffs -- that did not feature Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow -- and get to that elusive Super Bowl.”

— Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports Analyst (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Bills will need to weigh the potential upside of adding Brown against any concerns about his fit within the team's culture and offensive scheme.

The takeaway

This potential trade highlights the Bills' aggressive approach to building a championship roster around star quarterback Josh Allen. If the price tag is as low as a second-round pick, it would be a remarkable acquisition that could vault the Bills' offense to new heights.