Beane noted that trading back could be appealing, given that teams in the early second round may want to move up into the latter part of the first to secure a quarterback. He suggested Buffalo could be an attractive partner for teams looking to consolidate picks or add immediate value.
The Bills could also consider moving up into the first round, though Beane cautioned that “it’s harder to go up, but you’d never say never.” He emphasized that Buffalo is just a few players away from contention and that acquiring a high-impact contributor in the middle of the first could be worthwhile, especially if the draft class lacks elite top-tier talent this year.
A meaningful hurdle for a likely up-move is Buffalo’s lack of a second-round pick, after trading their 2026 second-round selection to Chicago for DJ Moore. That asset loss complicates potential up-moves into the top 15 alongside the 26th pick.
One potential avenue involves the Dallas Cowboys, who hold picks No. 12 and No. 20. If Dallas keeps or reshuffles at 12, Buffalo could explore moving up to No. 20 to target a needed position, such as receiver, while Pittsburgh (No. 21) and Cleveland (No. 24) also have interest in adding a playmaker at that spot.
Overall, Beane’s comments reflect Buffalo’s willingness to explore both trading back for additional picks and potentially trading up for a first-round impact player, depending on how the board unfolds and the right trade offers arise.
