It isn’t enough to track what the Chicago Bears and General Manager Ryan Poles are doing ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Because, in addition to that, we need to keep tabs on what teams around the league are doing — particularly ones drafting in the Bears’ vicinity. For instance, the Buffalo Bills are a team we should keep an eye on ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Long-time NFL reporter Jason La Canfora writes that Brandon Beane, who now holds the titles of GM and President of Football Operations in Buffalo, might consider trading up for an edge rusher on the first night of the NFL Draft. Considering the buzz that has been building around the defensive line prospects who are eligible to be taken in the upcoming NFL Draft, I can understand why the Bills might be sniffing around trade options.
Even after signing Bradley Chubb to a three-year deal in free agency, the Bills are reportedly in the market for more help in the edge rusher department. With Joey Bosa hitting free agency, the remaining edge defenders on Buffalo’s roster include Greg Rousseau, Michael Hoecht (who is recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in November 2025), Andre Jones, and Javon Solomon. That isn’t a group that is going to strike fear in the hearts of quarterbacks when the NFL regular season kicks off in September. Hence, there is an expectation that the Bills will target pass-rush help early on NFL Draft weekend. And if that is how the cookie crumbles, it would immediately impact the Bears.
Why the Bears should keep on the Bills before (and during) the 2026 NFL Draft
Buffalo, which currently has the No. 26 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, are a threat to trade up and move ahead of Chicago, which owns pick No. 25. And because both teams have similar needs along the defensive line, this is a situation we should continue to monitor. It is possible that the teams could have similar targets in mind when it comes to edge rushers. However, there is a part of me that wonders if Chicago’s defensive front (which features four down linemen) and Buffalo’s new look (the Bills are set to transition to a 3-4 base defense) could put different edge rushers on the radars of the respective GMs.
For what it’s worth, the latest mock draft from colleague Patrick K. Flowers has Buffalo taking Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker with pick No. 26. That selection would come one spot after Chicago takes Texas A&M edge defender Cashius Howell. Meanwhile, Matt Rooney’s most recent 2026 NFL Mock Draft also has Buffalo picking Parker without needing a trade-up to fill its EDGE desires. I can see the Bills sticking with their pick because there should be some quality prospects on the board when they go on the clock. However, a front office antsy to make moves after another early playoff exit could lead to something unexpected.
Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesOne random thing that adds a layer of intrigue to the Bears and Bills possibly jockeying for position to take their preferred edge defenders is that these two teams have been steady trade partners in recent years. In addition to the DJ Moore trade that went down earlier in March, Bears GM Ryan Poles and lead Bills executive Brandon Beane have hooked up on a handful of deals:
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MARCH: The Bears acquired offensive lineman Ryan Bates via trade from Buffalo for a 2024 fifth-round pick. APRIL: During the 2024 NFL Draft, Chicago sent a 2025 fourth-round pick to Buffalo for pick No. 144, which Poles used to take defensive end Austin Booker.2025
APRIL, PT. 1: Buffalo traded pick Nos. 56, 62, and 109 to Chicago for the 41st, 72nd, and 240th selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. That move came right after the Bears took Missouri receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th pick. (Side note: A deal like this being in Poles’ trade history is why I don’t believe Chicago will be using the 57th and 60th picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. It wouldn’t surprise me if one (or both) picks are dealt on draft weekend.) APRIL, PT. 2: Chicago sends a fourth-round pick (No. 109) to Buffalo for a pair of fifth-round picks — selection Nos. 132 and 169.The NFL Draft always proves to be a fascinating weekend of unexpected twists, turns, and picks. I can’t wait to see how things unfold for all 32 teams in April.
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