Bills Urged to Trade for 5-Time All-Pro Defensive Star

Acquiring Myles Garrett from the Browns could push Buffalo over the top.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:03pm

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The Buffalo Bills have been active in free agency this offseason, adding offensive firepower in DJ Moore and defensive talent in Bradley Chubb. However, CBS Sports' John Breech believes the Bills should go even further by trading for 5-time All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.

Why it matters

The Bills have been knocking on the door of the Super Bowl in recent years, but have yet to break through. Adding an elite pass rusher like Garrett could be the missing piece to get them over the top and into championship contention.

The details

Acquiring Garrett would come at a steep price, likely requiring at least two first-round picks plus other selections and/or a player. The Bills also have limited salary cap space, so some financial maneuvering would be necessary. However, with the Browns recently restructuring Garrett's contract, he may now be more gettable in a trade.

  • The Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott after recent playoff failures.
  • The Bills have been active in free agency this offseason, signing DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb.

The players

Myles Garrett

A 5-time All-Pro defensive end for the Cleveland Browns who is considered one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.

Josh Allen

The Bills' star quarterback who has led the team to the playoffs in recent seasons.

Brandon Beane

The Bills' general manager who has not been shy about making aggressive moves to improve the team's roster.

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What they’re saying

“With Josh Allen at quarterback, the Bills are firmly in their Super Bowl window, but adding Myles Garrett could push them over the top.”

— John Breech, CBS Sports Writer

What’s next

The Bills would need to work out a trade package with the Browns that includes at least two first-round picks and potentially other assets. They would also need to create the necessary salary cap space to accommodate Garrett's contract.

The takeaway

The Bills have been knocking on the door of the Super Bowl, and acquiring an elite defensive talent like Myles Garrett could be the missing piece to get them over the top. However, the cost in draft capital and salary cap space to land Garrett would be substantial, making this a high-risk, high-reward move for the Bills.