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Indianapolis acquired center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger and a 2027 seventh-round pick from Buffalo on August 30, 2026 for a 2027 sixth-round selection. The 24-year-old center already has 31 NFL appearances and two starts, so the Colts gain experienced interior depth by moving down one late round. Buffalo still receives useful value for surplus depth, but Indianapolis gets the stronger current grade.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2026 7th round pick (239th overall, Tommy Doman) and 2026 7th round pick (241st overall, Ar'maj Reed-Adams) from Chicago Bears for 2026 6th round pick (213th overall, Jordan van den Berg). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo moved from No. 66 to No. 62 in the 2026 draft, sending Denver the 66th pick and No. 182 to make the jump. The Bills used No. 62 on Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun. That is a modest price for targeting a preferred second-round defender, but the rookie has not yet supplied regular-season evidence. Buffalo's C+ reflects a reasonable move whose long-term value remains unsettled.
Buffalo moved down three spots from No. 28 to No. 31 in the 2026 first round and added pick 125, while New England climbed to No. 28 for Utah tackle Caleb Lomu. The Bills later moved No. 31 again and kept No. 125, using it on UConn receiver Skyler Bell. With both rookies still before their first regular season, the exchange remains appropriately even.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2026 6th round pick (182nd overall subsequently traded, Taylen Green) from Las Vegas Raiders for Taron Johnson and 2026 7th round pick (228th overall subsequently traded, VJ Payne). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2025 5th round pick (170th overall, Jordan Hancock) and 2026 7th round pick (228th overall subsequently traded, VJ Payne) from Dallas Cowboys for Kaiir Elam and 2025 6th round pick (204th overall, Ajani Cornelius). The overall result favors Dallas Cowboys over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo acquired Amari Cooper and a 2025 sixth-round pick from Cleveland for a 2025 third and 2026 seventh. Cooper gave the Bills 20 catches, 297 yards and two touchdowns in nine regular-season games plus modest playoff production before leaving after the season. Cleveland used the third-rounder on quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who appeared in 10 games as a rookie. The lasting rookie-contract value now tilts this trade toward the Browns.
Buffalo Bills acquired Brandon Codrington and 2026 7th round pick (220th overall, Toriano Pride) from New York Jets for 2026 6th round pick (208th overall subsequently traded, Anterio Thompson). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo moved down five spots in the 2024 fifth round, sending No. 163 to Green Bay for Nos. 168 and 219. The Packers selected Jacob Monk, while Buffalo took edge rusher Javon Solomon and defensive back Daequan Hardy. Solomon has appeared in 31 games across his first two seasons and produced three sacks, giving the Bills the strongest realized return from the exchange.
Buffalo moved from No. 28 to No. 32 in the 2024 first round and added picks 95 and 221, while Kansas City moved up for Xavier Worthy and also received picks 133 and 248. Worthy became an immediate postseason weapon and Jaden Hicks developed into a useful safety. Buffalo later traded No. 32 again, so Xavier Legette was not a direct Bills return. Kansas City has clearly produced more value from this exchange.
Carolina moved from No. 33 to No. 32 for Xavier Legette and also received No. 200, used on Jaden Crumedy. Buffalo took Keon Coleman at No. 33 and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger at No. 141. Coleman has 960 receiving yards and eight touchdowns through two seasons, slightly outproducing Legette’s 860 yards and seven scores, while Van Pran-Granger has provided useful line depth and Crumedy was waived in 2025.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2025 second-round pick (#56 overall subsequently packaged in trade up for T.J. Sanders); 2025 2nd round pick (56th overall subsequently traded, Ozzy Trapilo) from Houston Texans for Stefon Diggs, 2024 sixth-round pick (#189 overall), and 2025 fifth-round pick (#166 overall subsequently traded, Tory Horton); Draft-pick compensation details unavailable from source data. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2024 5th round pick (144th overall subsequently traded, Austin Booker) from Chicago Bears for Ryan Bates. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo acquired Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick from Green Bay for a 2024 third. Douglas intercepted four passes in nine Bills games in 2023 and started 15 games in 2024, helping two division-winning playoff teams before leaving in free agency. Green Bay used the third-rounder on linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper, who has appeared in all 34 games with two starts. Buffalo received the stronger immediate value, but the original A-/C gap was too wide.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2025 6th round pick (177th overall, Dorian Strong) from New York Giants for Boogie Basham and 2025 7th round pick (246th overall, Korie Black). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2023 5th round pick (150th overall, Justin Shorter) and 2023 6th round pick (215th overall subsequently traded, Zach Evans) from Washington Commanders for 2023 5th round pick (137th overall, K.J. Henry). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Houston Texans acquired 2023 6th round pick (205th overall, Xavier Hutchinson) from Buffalo Bills for 2023 7th round pick (230th overall, Nick Broeker) and 2024 6th round pick (200th overall subsequently traded, Jaden Crumedy). Houston Texans received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Houston Texans Win verdict.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2023 6th round pick (215th overall, Zach Evans) from Buffalo Bills for 2023 7th round pick (252nd overall, Alex Austin) and 2024 6th round pick (189th overall subsequently traded, Mekhi Wingo). The overall result favors Buffalo Bills over Los Angeles Rams.
Jacksonville moved down from No. 25 to No. 27 and added fourth-round value, while Buffalo moved up for Dalton Kincaid. The Jaguars landed Anton Harrison and extra capital, and the Bills landed a productive tight end. This grades as even for now.
Atlanta Falcons acquired 2023 7th round pick (245th overall subsequently traded, Isaiah Bolden) from Buffalo Bills for Dean Marlowe. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired Nyheim Hines from Indianapolis Colts for Zack Moss and 2023 5th round pick (162nd overall, Will Mallory). The overall result favors Indianapolis Colts over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2023 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, K.J. Henry) from Arizona Cardinals for Cody Ford. The overall result favors Arizona Cardinals over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo moved down from No. 60 to No. 63 in 2022, receiving pick 209 and selecting James Cook. Cincinnati moved up for cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt. Cook has become a three-time Pro Bowler, won the 2025 NFL rushing title with 1,621 yards and earned second-team All-Pro honors. Taylor-Britt has supplied several seasons of starting corner play, but Cook's elite production and long-term extension make Buffalo the clear winner.
Buffalo sent picks 168 and 203 to Chicago for No. 148 and selected Khalil Shakir. Shakir developed into Josh Allen's dependable slot target, led Buffalo with 76 catches and 821 receiving yards in 2024 and signed an extension through 2029. Chicago used No. 168 on Braxton Jones, who has started 44 of 46 career games at left tackle and earned PFWA All-Rookie honors. Both teams found long-term starters, making this an excellent even trade.
Tampa Bay moved from No. 60 to No. 57 in the 2022 draft for tackle Luke Goedeke, sending Buffalo pick No. 180 as well. Goedeke became a durable Buccaneers starter, making Tampa's return strong. Buffalo then flipped No. 60 to Cincinnati and landed the pick used on James Cook, who led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards in 2025. That downstream result gives Buffalo the larger payoff.
Buffalo sent picks 25 and 130 to Baltimore to move up two spots for cornerback Kaiir Elam. The Ravens stayed in the first round and drafted center Tyler Linderbaum, then used No. 130 on punter Jordan Stout. Linderbaum made three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2023 through 2025, and Stout earned his first in 2025. Elam started only 12 games for Buffalo before being traded to Dallas. Baltimore won overwhelmingly.
Buffalo Bills acquired Case Keenum from Cleveland Browns for 2022 7th round pick (246th overall, Dawson Deaton). The overall result favors Cleveland Browns over Buffalo Bills.
Carolina acquired defensive end Darryl Johnson from Buffalo for a 2022 sixth-round pick, hoping to add size and special-teams help before the 2021 season. Buffalo used that selection at No. 185 on cornerback Christian Benford. Benford developed into a starting-caliber defensive back and later earned a four-year extension, turning a depth-player sale into a major long-term return for the Bills.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2021 6th round pick (203rd overall, Marquez Stevenson) and 2021 6th round pick (212th overall, Damar Hamlin) from Kansas City Chiefs for 2021 5th round pick (174th overall subsequently traded, Earnest Brown). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Houston received the 2021 fifth-round No. 174 asset and later moved it onward. Earnest Brown was selected by a later holder and is preserved only as provenance.
Atlanta Falcons acquired Lee Smith from Buffalo Bills for 2022 7th round pick (231st overall, Baylon Spector). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Carolina Panthers acquired a conditional 2023 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Buffalo Bills for Andre Smith. The overall result favors Buffalo Bills over Carolina Panthers.
Buffalo acquired Stefon Diggs and immediately gained the No. 1 receiver who helped Josh Allen and the Bills offense reach another level. Minnesota used the first-round pick on Justin Jefferson and found an even younger franchise receiver, with additional draft value included in the return. Both teams achieved the exact strategic outcome they needed.
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Buffalo Bills acquired 2021 5th round pick (161st overall, Tommy Doyle) from Las Vegas Raiders for Zay Jones. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2020 6th round pick (207th overall, Isaiah Hodgins) from New England Patriots for Russell Bodine. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo traded Wyatt Teller and a 2021 seventh-round pick to Cleveland for 2020 fifth- and sixth-round selections. Teller became an elite guard for the Browns, earning repeated Pro Bowl and All-Pro recognition. Buffalo’s return was far better than the original grade suggests, however: the fifth-rounder was included in the Stefon Diggs package and the sixth-rounder became kicker Tyler Bass. Cleveland still landed the best direct player, but both teams created major value.
Buffalo Bills acquired Ryan Bates from Philadelphia Eagles for Eli Harold. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo sent two fourth-round picks to Washington to move up for tight end Dawson Knox at No. 96. Knox became a long-term starter in the Bills' Josh Allen offense and earned a multiyear extension after developing into a reliable receiving and red-zone option. Washington selected Bryce Love and Wes Martin, but neither produced comparable sustained value for the franchise.
Buffalo sent veteran tackle Marshall Newhouse to Carolina for a future conditional seventh-round pick that became No. 236 in 2021. The Bills eventually used that selection on Jack Anderson, but he did not become a meaningful Buffalo regular-season contributor. Newhouse gave Carolina immediate offensive-line insurance during an injury-hit season, so the Panthers received slightly more realized value.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2019 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Michael Jackson) from Las Vegas Raiders for A.J. McCarron. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired Corey Coleman from Cleveland Browns for 2020 7th round pick (236th overall subsequently traded, Vernon Scott). The overall result favors Cleveland Browns over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo's trade up for Josh Allen became the move that ended the Bills' long quarterback search. The Buccaneers received a useful package and added real defensive talent, but Buffalo landed the franchise quarterback who turned the team into a perennial contender. That makes the Bills the clear winner. Tampa Bay got real value, but Buffalo got the quarterback who changed the franchise's ceiling.
Buffalo moved from No. 22 to No. 16 for linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, sending Baltimore a third-round pick and swapping a fifth-rounder into the deal. Edmunds became an immediate starter, made two Pro Bowls and spent five seasons directing the Bills’ defense. Baltimore’s return became even larger through subsequent moves, helping create the picks used on Hayden Hurst, Mark Andrews, Kenny Young and other players while also feeding the later Lamar Jackson trade package.
Buffalo traded Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland for the first pick of the third round, No. 65, creating valuable draft flexibility while moving on at quarterback. The Bills later packaged No. 65 with No. 22 to climb to No. 16 for linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Taylor opened 2018 as Cleveland’s starter but made only three starts before Baker Mayfield took over, leaving Buffalo with the stronger long-term return.
Buffalo traded Cordy Glenn, pick No. 21 and a fifth-rounder to Cincinnati for No. 12 and a sixth-round pick. The move cleared Glenn’s contract and, more importantly, moved the Bills into position to make their later jump to No. 7 for Josh Allen. Cincinnati gained a starting left tackle and selected Billy Price at No. 21, but neither became a long-term foundation piece. Buffalo’s draft-board leverage proved far more valuable in hindsight.
The Kelvin Benjamin trade became a clear sell-high win for Carolina. The Panthers sent Benjamin to Buffalo for a third-round pick and a seventh-round pick, moving off a receiver whose value was already slipping. Benjamin caught only 16 passes in eight games for Buffalo in 2017 and never became the difference-maker the Bills needed. It remains a priority indexing page because the Benjamin-to-Buffalo deal is a clear deadline-trade cautionary tale.
Jacksonville acquired Marcell Dareus from Buffalo during the 2017 season for a conditional draft pick that became a 2018 fifth-rounder. Dareus helped fix a struggling run defense and contributed to the Jaguars' AFC Championship Game run. Buffalo cleared a massive contract, selected Wyatt Teller with the eventual No. 166 pick and later traded Teller in a package that produced more draft value, including the selection used on kicker Tyler Bass.
Carolina acquired cornerback Kevon Seymour from Buffalo for receiver Kaelin Clay and a 2019 seventh-round pick. Seymour gave the Panthers useful secondary depth, appearing in 29 games over two seasons and making several starts. Buffalo quickly moved on from Clay, who was reclaimed by Carolina, but kept the future pick and eventually selected tight end Tommy Sweeney at No. 228. The pick's multi-year roster value gives Buffalo a narrow edge.
Kansas City acquired Reggie Ragland from Buffalo for a 2019 fourth-round pick. Ragland became a regular Chiefs linebacker, starting 32 games over three seasons and remaining on the roster for the Super Bowl LIV championship year. Buffalo later packaged the acquired No. 131 selection with pick No. 112 to move up for Dawson Knox, who became a long-term starting tight end and Pro Bowler. Both sides created meaningful value.
Los Angeles added Sammy Watkins and the sixth-round pick that became Sebastian Joseph-Day, while Buffalo received cornerback E.J. Gaines and a 2018 second-rounder. Watkins supplied eight touchdowns during the Rams' 2017 turnaround, and Joseph-Day later became a multi-year starter. Buffalo got one useful season from Gaines and then used the second-round pick as part of the package that moved up for Josh Allen.
Philadelphia acquired Ronald Darby for Jordan Matthews and a 2018 third-round pick that Buffalo used on Harrison Phillips. Darby returned from an early ankle injury to start seven regular-season games and all three postseason games for the Super Bowl LII champions. Phillips became a useful Bills defensive tackle, while Matthews lasted only one season in Buffalo. The championship contribution gives Philadelphia the stronger result.
Buffalo Bills acquired a conditional 2019 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Los Angeles Chargers for Cardale Jones. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo sent picks No. 75, No. 149 and No. 156 to Atlanta to move up to No. 63 for offensive tackle Dion Dawkins. The Falcons selected Duke Riley, Damontae Kazee and Brian Hill, receiving useful contributions from Kazee and rotational work from the others. Dawkins became a long-term Bills starter, team leader and five-time Pro Bowler, making him the clear best player produced by the exchange.
Buffalo moved up from No. 44 to No. 37 in the 2017 second round and selected receiver Zay Jones, also receiving pick No. 149. The Rams turned the return into tight end Gerald Everett at No. 44 and safety John Johnson III at No. 91. Jones had a productive 2018 season in Buffalo, but Los Angeles received two multi-year contributors from the trade and ultimately created the stronger direct return.
Kansas City's trade up for Patrick Mahomes became one of the most important draft moves in NFL history. The Chiefs paid a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a future first to move up for their quarterback. Buffalo received real assets, but Kansas City acquired the player who launched a dynasty. Buffalo received useful assets, but Kansas City acquired the defining quarterback of the era.
Buffalo Bills acquired Lerentee McCray from Green Bay Packers for 2018 7th round pick (239th overall, Hunter Bradley). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo moved up eight spots for Reggie Ragland, sending Chicago No. 49, No. 117 and a 2017 fourth-rounder. Ragland tore his ACL before his rookie season and was traded to Kansas City a year later. Chicago repeatedly moved the acquired picks, with the return helping produce Cody Whitehair, Deon Bush, Nick Kwiatkoski and Eddie Jackson. That depth of value overwhelms Buffalo's brief ownership of Ragland.
Buffalo Bills come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Buffalo Bills B, Dallas Cowboys D) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Buffalo acquired LeSean McCoy for Kiko Alonso and received the best direct player in the exchange. McCoy spent four seasons with the Bills, topped 1,000 rushing yards twice and made multiple Pro Bowls. Philadelphia got one season from Alonso before packaging him with Byron Maxwell and a first-round pick to move from No. 13 to No. 8 in 2016. That later draft maneuver salvaged meaningful value, but Buffalo still won the original swap.
Minnesota sent Matt Cassel and a 2015 sixth-round pick to Buffalo for a 2015 fifth and a 2016 seventh. The key was what the Vikings did next: they flipped the fifth-rounder, No. 137, to Atlanta for Nos. 146 and 185, selecting Stefon Diggs and Tyrus Thompson. Cassel barely figured into Buffalo's season, while the pick chain helped Minnesota land a franchise-changing receiver.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2014 7th round pick (221st overall, Randell Johnson) and 2015 5th round pick (137th overall; traded with 2016 pick 240 to Minnesota for Matt Cassel and 2015 pick 188 (Tony Steward); Atlanta later selected Grady Jarrett at 137) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2014 5th round pick (149th overall, Kevin Pamphile). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo acquired Bryce Brown and pick No. 237, which became tackle Seantrel Henderson, while Philadelphia received No. 224, used on Beau Allen, plus a conditional future fourth-rounder. Henderson started 27 games for Buffalo and gave the Bills real value, so this was not a bad return. Philadelphia still comes out ahead because Allen became a useful rotation defender and the Eagles also secured another meaningful draft asset.
Buffalo paid a premium to move from No. 9 to No. 4 for Sammy Watkins, but Watkins delivered 2,459 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in three Bills seasons before being traded for E.J. Gaines and a 2018 second-round pick. Cleveland received No. 9 plus 2015 first- and fourth-rounders, yet the chain produced Justin Gilbert, Cameron Erving and Ibraheim Campbell with limited Browns impact. Hindsight favors Buffalo despite the expensive original price.
Buffalo moved veteran receiver Stevie Johnson to San Francisco for a conditional 2015 pick that settled as a fourth-rounder. Johnson gave the 49ers 35 catches, 435 yards and three touchdowns in his lone season before his release. Buffalo gained draft flexibility but later folded the pick into another transaction rather than turning it into a lasting Bills contributor. The modest returns on both sides support an even verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired Mike Williams from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2014 6th round pick (185th overall, Robert Herron); 2014 6th round pick (185th overall; Robert Herron). The overall result favors Tampa Bay Buccaneers over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo moved from No. 8 to No. 16 and added three more picks, selecting EJ Manuel, Kiko Alonso, Marquise Goodwin and Chris Gragg. Manuel did not solve quarterback, but Alonso delivered an exceptional rookie season and later became the trade asset used to acquire LeSean McCoy, while Goodwin provided four seasons of speed. St. Louis used No. 8 on Tavon Austin and No. 71 on T.J. McDonald. Both teams found contributors, with Buffalo's depth and Alonso's later value providing the edge.
Buffalo gave Washington pick No. 71 and seventh-rounder No. 217 to move up two spots for receiver T.J. Graham at No. 69. Graham started 17 games across two Bills seasons but finished that stint with only 54 catches for 683 yards and three touchdowns. Washington selected guard Josh LeRibeus and safety Jordan Bernstine. LeRibeus supplied reserve-line value, while Bernstine's career was derailed immediately by injury, leaving neither side with a major return.
Buffalo moved veteran receiver Lee Evans to Baltimore for a 2012 fourth-round pick that became cornerback Ron Brooks. Evans played only nine regular-season games for the Ravens and caught four passes for 74 yards before his Baltimore tenure ended. Brooks became a multi-year depth and special-teams contributor, giving Buffalo the better return even though the pick did not become a major starter.
Seattle acquired Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo for a 2011 fourth-round pick and a conditional 2012 choice that became a fifth-rounder. Lynch became a franchise icon, rushing for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns during his initial Seahawks run while helping Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII. Buffalo received Chris Hairston and Tank Carder from the picks, but their value could not approach Lynch's transformational impact.
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Buffalo Bills acquired 2010 7th round pick (209th overall, Levi Brown) from Detroit Lions for Ko Simpson. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo traded picks No. 75 and No. 110 to Dallas for No. 51 and selected guard Andy Levitre. Levitre started every game in four Bills seasons, giving Buffalo 64 consecutive starts before leaving in free agency, and eventually started all 143 games of his NFL career. Dallas selected Robert Brewster and Victor Butler; Butler became a useful rotational linebacker, but the Cowboys' combined return did not approach Levitre's reliability.
Philadelphia acquired Jason Peters from Buffalo for a 2009 first, a 2009 fourth and a conditional 2010 sixth that ultimately conveyed. Peters became one of the defining left tackles of his generation and made seven Pro Bowls as an Eagle. Buffalo used the first-rounder on Eric Wood, a nine-year starting center and Pro Bowler, giving the Bills substantial value even though Philadelphia landed the transcendent player.
Buffalo and Indianapolis announced a deadline deal on October 14, 2008 that would have sent defensive tackle John McCargo to the Colts for a conditional draft pick. The exchange never became effective: McCargo failed Indianapolis' physical, the trade was voided, and his rights returned to Buffalo. No player or draft choice ultimately changed clubs.
Buffalo acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud from Jacksonville for picks No. 71 and No. 143. Stroud immediately became a full-time Bills starter and produced 150 tackles with 7.5 sacks across three seasons. Jacksonville later reused both picks in additional draft-day moves, but those chains did not produce comparable long-term Jaguars value. Buffalo received the best direct football asset and clearly won.
Buffalo Bills acquired an undisclosed 2007 draft pick from Chicago Bears for Darwin Walker. The overall result favors Chicago Bears over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo moved from No. 43 to No. 34 in the 2007 draft and selected linebacker Paul Posluszny, sending Detroit picks No. 43 and No. 74. Posluszny became a full-time Bills starter whenever healthy and started 45 games across four Buffalo seasons. Detroit selected quarterback Drew Stanton at No. 43 and later used No. 74 in another trade. Stanton offered backup value, but Buffalo received the stronger direct football return from Posluszny.
Buffalo Bills acquired Darwin Walker and 2007 5th round pick from Philadelphia Eagles for Takeo Spikes and Kelly Holcomb. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore acquired Willis McGahee from Buffalo for 2007 picks No. 92 and No. 239 plus a 2008 third-rounder that became No. 71. McGahee gave the Ravens four productive seasons and a Pro Bowl year. Buffalo selected Trent Edwards, received little from C.J. Ah You, and later used the future third as a major piece of the Marcus Stroud trade. Both clubs turned the exchange into substantial multi-year value.
Buffalo Bills acquired Anthony Hargrove from Los Angeles Rams for 2008 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Carlton Powell). The overall result favors Los Angeles Rams over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills acquired Courtney Watson from New Orleans Saints for Tim Euhus. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo sent the 42nd and 73rd picks to Chicago to move to No. 26 in the 2006 draft for defensive tackle John McCargo. McCargo played only 44 career games, started once and never became the interior force Buffalo envisioned. Chicago used No. 42 on Danieal Manning, who became a versatile defensive back and elite returner, and No. 73 on Dusty Dvoracek, making the Bears' trade-down an emphatic win.
Houston sent the 134th pick in the 2006 draft to Buffalo for veteran receiver Eric Moulds. Moulds gave the Texans one season, catching 57 passes for 557 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo used No. 134 on defensive tackle Kyle Williams, who spent 13 seasons with the Bills and reached six Pro Bowls. That enormous difference in longevity and impact makes Buffalo the clear winner.
Tennessee Titans acquired undisclosed consideration from Buffalo Bills for 2006 3rd round pick (70th overall, Ashton Youboty). The overall result favors Buffalo Bills over Tennessee Titans.
Buffalo traded three selections, including its 2005 first-rounder, to Dallas for the No. 22 pick in 2004 and drafted quarterback J.P. Losman. Losman started 33 games over five Bills seasons but never stabilized the position. The price became Julius Jones, Sean Ryan and Marcus Spears, giving Dallas a starting running back, a useful tight end and a long-term defensive starter.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2004 7th round pick (207th overall, Dylan McFarland) from Detroit Lions for Olandis Gary. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Green Bay moved from pick 94 to 79 in the 2003 third round for defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, sending Buffalo the 94th and 127th selections. Peterson never became a major Packers contributor. Buffalo used the picks on linebacker Angelo Crowell and receiver Sam Aiken. Crowell developed into a multi-year defensive starter, while Aiken supplied depth and special-teams value. Landing two useful players gives Buffalo a decisive win.
Atlanta acquired Peerless Price from Buffalo for the 23rd pick in the 2003 draft after Price's breakout 1,252-yard season. Price never reproduced that level as the Falcons' featured receiver and lasted only two seasons in Atlanta. Buffalo used the pick on Willis McGahee, who became a two-time Pro Bowler and productive starting back, giving the Bills a substantial long-term advantage.
Buffalo Bills acquired Mark Campbell from Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed 2004 draft pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo acquired Drew Bledsoe from New England for its 2003 first-round pick, giving the Bills an established quarterback after Tom Brady had displaced him. Bledsoe immediately threw for 4,359 yards and reached the Pro Bowl, but Buffalo never made the playoffs during his three seasons. New England later used the acquired No. 14 pick as the key asset in moving up for defensive lineman Ty Warren.
Buffalo moved up from the third round into pick No. 61 of the 2002 draft, sending San Francisco selections 69 and 102. The Bills chose defensive end Ryan Denney, while the 49ers selected linebacker Saleem Rasheed and kicker Jeff Chandler. Denney became a long-term rotational defender in Buffalo, while San Francisco received two contributors from the extra volume. The returns are close enough to support an Even Trade.
Houston and Buffalo swapped Jay Foreman and Charlie Rogers shortly before the 2002 draft. Foreman immediately became a centerpiece of the expansion Texans’ defense, starting all 16 games in each of his first two Houston seasons and recording 143 combined tackles in 2002. Rogers gave Buffalo a full season of return work and scored on a kickoff return, but his Bills tenure lasted only that year. Houston received the more durable impact.
Buffalo Bills acquired David Bowens from Green Bay Packers for Bobby Collins. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo moved down from No. 14 to No. 21 in the 2001 first round and added Tampa Bay's second-round pick. The Bills still landed cornerback Nate Clements, who became a Pro Bowler and intercepted 23 passes in six Buffalo seasons. They then flipped the added No. 51 selection to Denver for picks used on Travis Henry and Brandon Spoon. Tampa Bay used No. 14 on long-time starting tackle Kenyatta Walker.
Buffalo sent the 51st pick to Denver and received Nos. 58 and 110, selecting running back Travis Henry and linebacker Brandon Spoon. Henry became a Pro Bowler and rushed for 6,086 career yards with 38 touchdowns. Denver used No. 51 on defensive end Paul Toviessi, whose professional career never produced comparable on-field value. The Bills turned one second-round slot into a productive featured back plus an additional starter-level opportunity.
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Buffalo Bills received past considerations. Cleveland Browns received Chris Spielman. The final review keeps this as an even trade because neither return separates enough for a win/loss label.
Buffalo traded running back Darick Holmes to Green Bay for a 1999 fourth-round pick that became tight end Bobby Collins. Holmes immediately supplied 565 yards from scrimmage in 11 games for an injury-hit Packers backfield. Collins later played 26 games for Buffalo, catching 15 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Both returns were useful but limited, making the exchange essentially even.
Jacksonville sent quarterback Rob Johnson to Buffalo in February 1998 for the ninth and 101st picks. The Jaguars used No. 9 on Fred Taylor, who became the franchise's career rushing leader, and No. 101 on Tavian Banks. Buffalo paid a premium for a quarterback who never became a stable long-term starter, making this one of Jacksonville's most favorable trades.
The Raiders sent reserve quarterback Billy Joe Hobert to Buffalo for the 85th pick in the 1997 draft. Hobert appeared in only two games for the Bills, throwing for 133 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions before his Buffalo stay ended. Oakland used the pick on tackle Tim Kohn, who did not produce an NFL career, making this a modest Raiders win rather than a major success.
Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills completed this exchange on 1994-03-08. Arizona acquired defensive back James Williams from Buffalo in March 1994 and sent the Bills a 1995 fourth-round pick. The value gap is not large because Arizona did receive a full season from Williams, and Buffalo's drafted return never became a major offensive piece. The stronger overall return belongs to Buffalo Bills. The grades reflect direct team value plus clearly traceable use of any acquired pick that was later traded.
Buffalo Bills received 1993 fifth round pick (#136-Mike Devlin) from Philadelphia Eagles for Leon Seals. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo and New England exchanged late-round draft capital during the 1990 draft. The Bills received seventh-round selections No. 166 and No. 170, used on Brent Griffith and Brent Collins. New England received twelfth-rounder No. 322, Blaine Rose, plus a 1991 fourth-round pick that became No. 110. Neither side created a major direct player payoff, leaving the deal essentially even.
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Arizona Cardinals received Roland Mitchell and undisclosed draft pick from Buffalo Bills for Leonard Smith. The recorded outcome favors Arizona Cardinals.
Buffalo Bills received 1989 conditional draft pick (selection not identified) from Philadelphia Eagles for Mark Traynowicz. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired Art Still; 1990 eighth round pick (#208-Marvcus Patton) from Kansas City Chiefs for 1989 eighth round pick (#220-Todd McNair); 1990 fifth round pick (#127-Ken Hackemack). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1989 seventh round pick (#173-Brian Jordan) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Eugene Marve. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo obtained the rights to linebacker Cornelius Bennett on October 31, 1987, surrendering Greg Bell plus first-round picks in 1988 and 1989 and a 1989 second-rounder. Bennett became a centerpiece of the Bills defense during the franchise's Super Bowl run, making the premium package worthwhile despite the substantial price Buffalo paid.
In the three-team Eric Dickerson/Cornelius Bennett trade, Indianapolis received Eric Dickerson, Buffalo received rights to Cornelius Bennett, and Los Angeles received Greg Bell, Owen Gill, 1988 1st round pick from Bills, 14th overall, Gaston Green, 1988 2nd round pick from Colts, 47th overall, Fred Strickland, 1989 1st round pick from Bills, 26th overall, Cleveland Gary, and 1989 2nd round pick from Colts, 45th overall, Frank Stams. The existing Indianapolis Colts Win verdict and A/A-/D grades are preserved.
Buffalo Bills received 1988 conditional late-round pick (selection not identified) from New York Jets for Don Smith. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received David Brandon and 1988 fourth round pick (#93-Stacy Searels) from Buffalo Bills for Trumaine Johnson (b. 1960-01-16) and 1988 seventh round pick (#184-Bo Wright). The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Martin Bayless from Buffalo Bills for Wayne Davis (E.). The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
Buffalo Bills received 1988 twelfth round pick (#309-John Driscoll) from Kansas City Chiefs for Charles Romes. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Denver Broncos received draft pick (selection not identified) from Buffalo Bills for Clint Sampson. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner) from Las Vegas Raiders for 1987 tenth round pick (#254-Rob Harrison). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo moved down from No. 3 to No. 8 during the first round of the 1987 draft and added a second-round pick. The Bills selected linebacker Shane Conlan at No. 8, and the extra second-round asset was later used in the sequence that moved Buffalo up for cornerback Nate Odomes. Conlan became a three-time Pro Bowler, giving Buffalo a major win from trading down.
Buffalo moved up seven spots in the second round of the 1987 draft to select cornerback Nate Odomes at No. 29, sending Tampa Bay No. 36 and a fourth-round choice. Odomes started 107 regular-season games for the Bills, earned two Pro Bowl selections, and became a key member of Buffalo's Super Bowl defenses. The move-up delivered exactly the kind of long-term starter Buffalo targeted.
Buffalo moved up in the 1987 draft and used the acquired fourth-round selection on defensive lineman Leon Seals, who became a multi-year Bills contributor and finished his career with 14.5 sacks. Washington received two later picks, most notably the fifth-round choice used on Timmy Smith. Smith's regular-season career was brief, but his postseason peak helped make the return far more meaningful than his career totals alone suggest.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1988 eighth round pick (#213-Jeff Wright (Dee)) (in place of Roger Caron when he retired) from Indianapolis Colts for 1987 eighth round pick (#200-Chuckie Miller). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota acquired veteran safety Steve Freeman from Buffalo on March 11, 1987 for past considerations whose details were not identified in the surviving transaction record. Freeman appeared in 12 games for the Vikings that season and recorded 12 combined tackles, providing short-term veteran depth. Because Buffalo's consideration is not quantified, the modest known return supports a cautious Even Trade rather than a forced winner.
San Francisco acquired running back Joe Cribbs from Buffalo on August 19, 1986 for a 1987 third-round pick and a 1988 fifth-round pick. Cribbs gave the 49ers two useful seasons, totaling 890 rushing yards with six rushing touchdowns plus receiving production. Buffalo used No. 78 on Jamie Mueller, a 57-game fullback and 32-game starter, while No. 135 Kirk Roach never played an NFL regular-season game, balancing the returns.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1986 eighth round pick (#202-Tony Furjanic); 1986 twelfth round pick (#313-Brian McClure) from Kansas City Chiefs for 1986 eighth round pick (#196-Lewis Colbert). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo moved up to No. 20 in the 1986 draft and selected tackle Will Wolford, also receiving a 1987 tenth-rounder. San Francisco received picks No. 29 and No. 56, using the latter on fullback Tom Rathman. Wolford became a Pro Bowl-caliber blind-side tackle for Buffalo, while Rathman became an important piece of championship offenses, making the exchange valuable for both clubs.
Buffalo Bills received Larry Kubin from Washington for undisclosed draft pick. The recorded outcome favors Washington.
Buffalo Bills received Anthony Dickerson from Dallas Cowboys for 1986 draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Atlanta Falcons acquired 1986 sixth round pick (#154-Floyd Dixon) from Buffalo Bills for Don Smith (Loren). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1986 twelfth round pick (#321-Derek Christian) from Green Bay Packers for Preston Dennard. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1986 eleventh round pick (#282-Billy Witt) from Indianapolis Colts for Matt Kofler. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills received Blanchard Montgomery from San Francisco 49ers for undisclosed draft pick. The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo acquired Vince Ferragamo and a 1986 third-round pick, No. 77 overall, from the Rams for tight end Tony Hunter on July 18, 1985. Ferragamo struggled badly as Buffalo’s quarterback, while No. 77 became Leonard Burton, a reserve lineman. Hunter had one useful Rams season. Neither side turned the exchange into substantial lasting value, producing a modest draw.
Buffalo Bills received 1986 seventh round pick (#178-Mark Pike) from Detroit Lions for Joe Ferguson. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Green Bay moved from No. 14 to No. 7 in the 1985 draft, sending Buffalo the 14th pick and No. 42 while receiving a future fourth-rounder in addition to No. 7. The Packers selected long-term tackle Ken Ruettgers and later landed pass rusher Tim Harris with the future pick. Buffalo received Derrick Burroughs and Chris Burkett, but Green Bay's return proved substantially stronger.
Cleveland secured Buffalo's first selection in the 1985 supplemental draft and used it on Bernie Kosar, sending a broad package that ultimately included first-, third- and sixth-round draft value plus the unresolved Chip Banks obligation. Kosar became Cleveland's long-term starting quarterback and led deep playoff runs, while Buffalo converted the compensation into several useful assets. Cleveland still gained the more important centerpiece.
Buffalo Bills acquired Lawrence Johnson (a) from Cleveland Browns for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1986 #167-Jim Meyer). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills received Rod Hill and 1985 fifth round pick (#130-Jimmy Teal) from Dallas Cowboys for 1985 fifth round pick (#119-Matt Darwin), 1986 sixth round pick (#140-Thornton Chandler), and 1986 conditional round pick (#307-Chris Duliban). The recorded outcome favors Dallas Cowboys.
Buffalo Bills received 1986 seventh round pick (#168-Bob Williams (c)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Perry Tuttle. The recorded outcome favors Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Buffalo traded veteran cornerback Mario Clark to San Francisco on July 16, 1984 for a 1985 fourth-round pick, No. 112 overall. The Bills used the selection on Dale Hellestrae, who had only a small early role in Buffalo before later building a long career elsewhere. Clark contributed immediately to San Francisco’s championship season, giving the 49ers the better direct return.
Buffalo moved down from No. 14 to No. 26 in the 1984 draft and also received third-round picks Nos. 79 and 82 from Miami. The Bills selected Greg Bell, Sean McNanie and Speedy Neal. Bell immediately rushed for 1,100 yards and made the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Miami got Jackie Shipp, a useful multi-year starter, but Buffalo’s three-player return created greater total value.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Curtis Brown (Jerome) from Buffalo Bills for undisclosed draft pick (not exercised). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Lou Piccone and undisclosed draft pick from Buffalo Bills for Mikell Williams. The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles Chargers.
Buffalo Bills received Tom Myers (b) / Tommy Myers (b) from New Orleans Saints for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1984 #68-Terry Hoage). The recorded outcome favors New Orleans Saints.
Buffalo moved a future third-round pick to New Orleans for the 1983 fourth-round choice used on defensive end Jimmy Payne. Payne spent his rookie year on injured reserve and never developed into an NFL contributor. The cost became meaningful when the Saints used Buffalo's 1984 third-rounder on safety Terry Hoage, who started 13 games with four interceptions for New Orleans in 1985.
St. Louis sent Buffalo the 1982 fourth-round pick used on Van Williams and received Buffalo's 1983 third-rounder. The Cardinals quickly flipped that future choice to New Orleans for veteran defensive end Elois Grooms. Grooms started 26 games for St. Louis from 1982 through 1984 and produced 7.5 sacks in that span, giving the Cardinals a slight edge over Williams' useful return work for Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills received Lamar Parrish / Lemar Parish from Washington for 1982 fifth round pick (#133-Michael Williams (a) / Mike Williams). The recorded outcome favors Washington Commanders.
Denver moved down two spots in the 1982 first round, sending No. 19 to Buffalo for No. 21 and a fourth-rounder. The Broncos selected Gerald Willhite, who spent seven seasons in Denver with 1,688 rushing yards, 1,767 receiving yards and 22 total offensive touchdowns. Buffalo used No. 19 on Perry Tuttle, whose Bills career lasted only 16 games and 24 receptions.
Buffalo turned Tom Cousineau's rights into a premium package headlined by Cleveland's 1983 first-round pick, which became No. 14 overall and Jim Kelly. Two additional future selections also went to Buffalo. Kelly's eventual Hall of Fame career and role in four consecutive AFC championship teams make this one of the clearest long-term wins in Bills trade history.
Denver Broncos acquired Wade Manning from Buffalo Bills for 1982 eighth round pick (#216-George Peoples). The final verdict remains Denver Broncos Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
Buffalo Bills received Wade Manning from Dallas Cowboys for 1982 eighth round pick (#216-George Peoples). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo sent running back Terry Miller to Cleveland for the 1982 seventh-round pick that became No. 171, Gary Anderson. Contemporary and team draft records do not support a fourth-round pick actually changing hands. Miller was released by Cleveland before the 1981 regular season, while Buffalo also cut Anderson before his rookie season. Neither franchise received meaningful team-specific production, making the direct trade essentially even.
Buffalo moved down five spots in the 1981 first round, sending No. 23 to the Raiders for No. 28 and a third-round selection. The Bills used those choices on Booker Moore and Robert Geathers, while the Raiders selected Curt Marsh at No. 23. None became a transformational NFL player, leaving the exchange without enough separation for a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired Bill Simpson from Los Angeles Rams for 1983 sixth round pick (#153-Kevin Belcher). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Cleveland acquired elite guard Joe DeLamielleure from Buffalo in September 1980 for second- and third-round draft choices. DeLamielleure became a regular on the Browns' offensive line and later reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Buffalo used the picks on Chris Williams and Eugene Marve, receiving some roster value but not enough to match the proven high-end lineman Cleveland obtained.
Buffalo Bills acquired Wade Manning from Dallas Cowboys for a 1981 undisclosed draft pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired Ron Jessie from Los Angeles Rams for 1981 seventh round pick (#187-Victor Simmons). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired Conrad Dobler from New Orleans Saints for 1981 draft pick (possibly #214-Gene Gladys). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Seattle moved from No. 16 to No. 10 in the 1980 draft and selected defensive end Jacob Green, a future Seahawks Ring of Honor cornerstone. Buffalo moved back, took guard Jim Ritcher at No. 16, and added a third-round pick. Ritcher became a Bills Wall of Famer and started on four Super Bowl teams, making this a rare trade with major value on both sides.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Bob Chandler (b) from Buffalo Bills for Phil Villapiano. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
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Buffalo Bills received Tom Luken from Philadelphia Eagles for draft pick (round and selection not identified). Philadelphia Eagles retain the existing edge, although the available record does not fully identify the consideration.
Buffalo Bills acquired Mike Kirtman from Dallas Cowboys for future considerations (not exercised?). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo acquired linebacker Isiah Robertson, already an established defender, and received four seasons of service from him. Robertson appeared in 57 games for the Bills from 1979 through 1982 and intercepted seven passes, giving Buffalo a meaningful veteran return. The longer view produces a B+ grade for Buffalo Bills. Buffalo receives a B+ and Los Angeles a C+.
Buffalo Bills received Dan Medlin from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for future considerations (details not identified). Tampa Bay Buccaneers retain the existing edge, although the available record does not fully identify the consideration.
Buffalo Bills acquired undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1980 #129-Keith Lee) from Washington Commanders for Jim Braxton. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo received Errol Mann, Randy McClanahan, and Mike Levenseller from Oakland for past considerations whose details are not identified. The incomplete consideration and limited realized value support the existing Even Trade verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1979 sixth round pick (#141-Mike Burrow); cash from Indianapolis Colts for Dwight Harrison. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired Tom Ehlers; Tom Graham (Lawrence) from Philadelphia Eagles for 1979 eighth round pick (#196-Chuck Correal). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired Bill Munson from Los Angeles Chargers for 1980 seventh round pick (#175-Chuck Loewen). The overall result favors Los Angeles Chargers over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received future considerations (details not identified) from Detroit Lions for Stan Winfrey (Stanley Winfrey). Detroit received the clearer identified player return, preserving its modest advantage.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Paul Seymour from Buffalo Bills for Frank Lewis. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received past or future considerations (details not identified) from Buffalo Bills for Richard Keys. The consideration remains unidentified, so the exchange stays even.
Buffalo Bills received Jim Lash and Steve Lawson from San Francisco 49ers for future considerations (details not identified). The incomplete consideration record prevents either side from establishing a clear advantage.
Buffalo Bills received Kevin Farrell from Philadelphia Eagles for draft pick (round and selection not identified). Kevin Farrell is the only identified football return, giving Buffalo the modest edge.
Buffalo Bills received Bob Watts (Robert Watts) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for future considerations (details not identified). The unidentified consideration and limited documented player return leave the exchange even.
Buffalo Bills received Phil Olsen from Denver Broncos for 1979 draft pick (round and selection not identified). Phil Olsen supplied the only identified football asset, preserving Buffalo's narrow advantage.
Buffalo traded O.J. Simpson to San Francisco for five draft choices spread across three drafts. The package included the 1979 No. 1 overall pick and the 1980 second-round selection used on Joe Cribbs. Not every pick became a Bills star, but the volume, premium position and later productive players gave Buffalo far more long-term value than Simpson provided the 49ers.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Brian Spencer from Buffalo Bills for Ron Schock. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Green Bay voided the prior Gary Marangi agreement after he failed his physical, returning Marangi to Buffalo and canceling the undisclosed draft-pick payment. No exchange ultimately took effect.
Buffalo Bills acquired Lou Piccone from New York Jets for 1978 ninth round pick (#225-Reggie Grant). The overall result favors New York Jets over Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills acquired Connie Zelencik from Chicago Bears for Billy Newsome. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Green Bay agreed to acquire Gary Marangi from Buffalo for an undisclosed draft pick on August 31, 1977. The agreement was voided the next day after Marangi failed his physical, so no lasting exchange took effect.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1978 sixth round pick (#145-Eric Smith (a)) from Philadelphia Eagles for Don Green / Donnie Green. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1978 seventh round pick (#183-Steve Powell) from Tennessee Titans for Jimmy Dean. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired Billy Newsome from New York Jets for 1978 sixth round pick (#141-Bobby Jackson). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Denver acquired center Mike Montler from Buffalo for a 1979 second-round pick. Montler immediately started all 14 games for the 1977 Broncos team that reached Super Bowl XII, giving Denver valuable short-term line help. Buffalo later used No. 51 on Jim Haslett, the 1979 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and a long-term Bills starter. Haslett's career gives Buffalo the larger return.
Buffalo Bills acquired Bill Dunstan from Philadelphia Eagles for 1978 eighth round pick (#198) [later traded to New England Patriots for John Sanders (b)]. The recorded outcome is even.
Buffalo acquired wide receiver Emmett Edwards from Houston during the 1976 season. Edwards caught two passes for 53 yards for the Bills, so the immediate return was small. The third-round choice sent to Houston became Rob Carpenter, a productive NFL runner, making Buffalo's brief receiving help expensive in hindsight.
Buffalo acquired Mike Holmes and William Anderson from San Francisco for a draft pick that may have become the 141st selection in the 1977 draft. The Bills added two players, but the pick produced the more durable return.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired draft pick (possibly 1977 # 253-Alvin Cowans) from Buffalo Bills for Robert Gaddis / Bob Gaddis. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo traded Jeff Winans to Oakland for a 1977 third-round draft choice that the Bills later moved to Houston in the Emmett Edwards deal. Bills historical material supports the third-round return, while the exact direct connection to pick No. 84 is less certain. Buffalo still converted a player with little Oakland value into useful draft currency.
Buffalo traded veteran receiver J.D. Hill to Detroit for a 1977 first-round pick and used No. 12 on defensive lineman Phil Dokes. Dokes played only two NFL seasons, appearing in 22 games with 10 starts. The premium draft position gave Buffalo upside, but the selection did not develop into lasting value.
Buffalo acquired defensive end Sherman White and got eight seasons of durable starting play, so this was a strong Bills transaction on its own terms. Cincinnati received Buffalo's 1977 first-round pick and selected Eddie Edwards at No. 3. Edwards became an even longer-tenured defensive-line fixture, playing 170 games with 84.5 career sacks. The Bengals win narrowly because their return was more impactful and durable.
Buffalo traded veteran defensive lineman Earl Edwards to Cleveland for the 1977 third- and sixth-round choices used on John Kimbrough and Ron Pruitt. Kimbrough supplied one useful season, including two receiving touchdowns and a punt-return score, while Pruitt never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. The return was real but short-lived.
Buffalo Bills received 1976 ninth round pick (#241-Jeff Turner) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Halvor Hagen. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
St. Louis acquired former No. 1 overall pick Walt Patulski while sending Buffalo the second-round choice used on Joe Devlin. Patulski did not establish a meaningful Cardinals career, while Devlin became a 13-season Bills fixture with 191 games and 179 starts. The enormous difference in longevity makes the Cardinals' gamble a costly one in hindsight.
Buffalo Bills received Frank Oliver from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo Bills received 1976 eighth round pick (#215-Scott Gardner) from Cleveland Browns for Neal Craig. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Doug Jones (a) from Kansas City Chiefs for 1977 ninth round pick (#226-Derrick Glanton). The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Buffalo Bills received Mike Hancock from Washington for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Washington.
Buffalo Bills received Mike Dean from Chicago Bears for undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received 1977 fifth round pick (#127-Neil O'Donoghue) from San Francisco 49ers for David Washington / Dave Washington (b). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo's signing of Pat Toomay produced immediate value: the defensive lineman became the Bills' defensive MVP in 1975. Dallas received a 1977 second-round choice as free-agent compensation. The Cowboys later folded that No. 30 pick into the package used to trade up for Tony Dorsett. Buffalo got an excellent short-term player, but Dallas turned the compensation into part of a franchise-changing acquisition.
Buffalo Bills received 1976 sixth round pick (#175-Darnell Powell) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Jim Cheyunski. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Earlie Thomas from New York Jets for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1976 #199-James Richards). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Buffalo Bills received 1976 draft pick (possibly #195-Jackie Williams) and undisclosed consideration from New York Giants for Larry Watkins and undisclosed consideration. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Atlanta Falcons received Wallace Francis from Buffalo Bills for 1976 sixth round pick (#164-Leslie Benson) and 1976 eighth round pick (#227-Art Meadowcroft). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1975 fifth round pick (#125-Charles Waddell) from Los Angeles Rams for Don Walker (a) / Donnie Walker. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1975 fifth round pick (selection not identified) from Buffalo Bills for 1976 fifth round pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Denver Broncos received Bob Kampa from Buffalo Bills for 1975 undisclosed pick (possibly #174-Reggie Cherry). The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Buffalo Bills received 1975 seventh round pick (#166-Gil Chapman) from San Francisco 49ers for Bob Penchion. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Dave Costa (a) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for 1975 fifth round pick (#125-Charles Waddell). The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
Washington received Charlester Crumpler / Carlester Crumpler / Carl Crumpler from Buffalo Bills for draft pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo acquired safety Neal Craig from Cincinnati on August 28, 1974 for the future fourth-round selection that became running back Stan Fritts at No. 97. Craig immediately started all 14 games for the Bills in 1974 and returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown before moving to Cleveland the next year. Fritts gave Cincinnati two productive rotational seasons, rushing for 575 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding two receiving scores. That balance of realized value gives the edge to Cincinnati Bengals.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Fred Forsberg from Buffalo Bills for $100 cash. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Steve Chomyszak from Cincinnati Bengals for 1975 ninth round pick (#227-Lofell Williams). The recorded outcome favors Cincinnati Bengals.
Buffalo Bills received Scott Hunter from Green Bay Packers for Steve Okoniewski and Pete Van Valkenburg. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received undisclosed high draft pick (selection not identified) from Philadelphia Eagles for Jerry Patton. The recorded outcome favors Philadelphia Eagles.
Buffalo traded defensive tackle Jerry Patton to Philadelphia on May 29, 1974, for a future second-round selection. The Bills used that choice at No. 42 in the 1975 draft on linebacker Bob Nelson. Patton immediately started all 14 games for the Eagles in 1974, while Nelson later appeared in 25 games for Buffalo before extending his career elsewhere.
Buffalo Bills received undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1976 #195-Jackie Williams) and undisclosed consideration from New York Giants for Leo Hart and undisclosed consideration. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Ahmad Rashad / Bobby Moore from Arizona Cardinals for Dennis Shaw. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received John Pitts from Buffalo Bills for Fred Forsberg. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Earl Edwards from San Francisco 49ers for Randy Jackson (Joe) and undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1975 #71-Jeff Hart (Alan)). The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo Bills received Rich Kingrea / Rick Kingrea / Rick Kingrey from Cleveland Browns for 1974 eighth round pick (#199-(Paul) Eddie Brown). The recorded outcome favors Cleveland Browns.
Buffalo Bills received Willie Parker (b)? from Los Angeles Rams for undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received (Ralph) Marty Huff from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo Bills received 1974 fifth round pick (#106-Gary Hayman) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Mike Stratton. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received 1974 tenth round pick (#241-Art Cameron) from Arizona Cardinals for Willie Belton. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Dave Long from New Orleans Saints for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1975 #149-Mike Lemon). The recorded outcome favors New Orleans Saints.
Buffalo Bills received Mike Kadish from Miami Dolphins for Irv Goode. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Atlanta Falcons received Louis Ross / Lou Ross from Buffalo Bills for Willie Belton. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Larry Watkins from Philadelphia Eagles for Dick Cunningham. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1974 tenth round pick (probably #249-Don Calhoun) from Cleveland Browns for rights to Jan White. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Al Davis (a) from Philadelphia Eagles for undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Pittsburgh Steelers received undisclosed draft pick (undisclosed overall/player) from Buffalo Bills for Ralph Davis (b). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received John Mosier from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1974 seventh round pick (#174-Freddie Scott). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Atlanta Falcons received undisclosed draft pick (probably 1975 #123-Greg McCrary) from Buffalo Bills for Ray Jarvis. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Ron Burger / Ron Berger from New England Patriots for Ken Lee. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Robert Cornell / Bo Cornell from Cleveland Browns for 1974 sixth round pick (#146-Bill Pritchett / Billy Pritchett). The recorded outcome favors Cleveland Browns.
Denver Broncos received draft pick (possibly 1974 #251-Greg Hartle) from Buffalo Bills for Clem Turner and Jack Gehrke. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo traded defensive lineman Al Cowlings to Houston on April 30, 1973 for the Oilers' second-round pick in the 1974 draft. The Bills used No. 27 on linebacker Doug Allen, who played 28 games and started 13 across two Buffalo seasons. Cowlings started 23 games in two Houston seasons and had some defensive value, making this a modest Buffalo win rather than a runaway result.
Buffalo Bills received Jim Cheyunski, Halvor Hagen, and Mike Montler from New England Patriots for Edgar Chandler, Jeff Lyman, and Wayne Patrick. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1974 second round pick (#43-Mark Markovich) from Buffalo Bills for Chuck Detwiler, Lee Thomas, player to be named later unspecified consideration and future player consideration (identity not specified in source record). The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
Buffalo Bills received Allen Aldridge (Sr.) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Paul Guidry. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received 1973 16th round pick (#398-Oliver Ross) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Bougus. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Denver acquired wide receiver Haven Moses from Buffalo in October 1972 for Dwight Harrison. Moses became one of the most important receivers in early Broncos history and later helped Denver reach its first Super Bowl, while Harrison found a productive second life after Buffalo converted him from receiver to defensive back.
Miami Dolphins received undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified) from Buffalo Bills for Bob DeMarco. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander)) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Beard. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Frank Cornish from Miami Dolphins for Howard Kindig and 1973 fifth round pick (#111-Don Strock). The recorded outcome favors Miami Dolphins.
Buffalo Bills received 1974 14th round pick (#339-Phil Lamm) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Levert Carr. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Scott Lewis from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for 1973 conditional draft pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1973 conditional pick (#110-Wallace Francis) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Calvin Snowden / Cal Snowden / Carl Snowden. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received conditional draft pick (if Wilson makes Redskins roster) (probably 1973 #259-John LeHeup) from Washington for Mike Wilson. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo acquired Miami's 1973 first-round pick, No. 26, and linebacker Dale Farley for wide receiver Marlin Briscoe and defensive lineman Jim Dunaway. The Bills used No. 26 on Hall of Fame guard Joe DeLamielleure. Miami still received meaningful championship-era value from Briscoe, but Buffalo secured the best long-term player and a franchise cornerstone from the exchange.
Denver Broncos received Al Andrews from Buffalo Bills for David Washington / Dave Washington (b). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Irv Goode from Arizona Cardinals for Joe O'Donnell (a). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Atlanta Falcons received 1972 fifth round pick (#109-Billy Taylor) from Buffalo Bills for Greg Lens and Randy Marshall. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Ted Key and Ted Koy from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1972 sixth round pick (#131-Dan Medlin) and 1972 15th round pick (#365-Charles Hester). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Denver Broncos received George Byrd / Butch Byrd from Buffalo Bills for 1972 fifth round pick (possibly #108-Bob Penchion) (possibly #109-Billy Taylor). The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Buffalo Bills received Rick Stevenson / Ricky Stevenson / Richey Stevenson from Cleveland Browns for conditional tenth round pick (if Stevenson makes Bills roster) (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Norman Davis / Norm Davis from Philadelphia Eagles for conditional sixth round pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received conditional tenth round pick (not exercised) from Detroit Lions for John Redebaugh / John Redebough. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Miami Dolphins received conditional tenth round pick (not exercised) from Buffalo Bills for Dick Palmer. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo sent veteran defensive lineman Ron McDole to Washington for three 1973 draft choices, eventually Nos. 77, 103 and 181. The Bills gained useful draft volume, but McDole became a durable Washington starter and remained a fixture on the defense through the 1970s. His seven-plus seasons of direct value outweigh the scattered return created by Buffalo's package, giving Washington the stronger result.
Buffalo acquired defensive back Alvin Wyatt and the 1971 third-round pick used on Bruce Jarvis from Oakland for Bill Enyart and a 10th-round selection. Wyatt immediately became a regular Bills contributor, starting every game in 1971 and remaining useful in 1972, while Enyart appeared only once for the Raiders. Buffalo also moved up substantially in draft value, creating a clear Bills win.
Buffalo Bills received Art Laster from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Denver Broncos received George Saimes from Buffalo Bills for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Buffalo Bills received Austin Denney from Chicago Bears for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Alvin Mitchell (a) from Cleveland Browns for undisclosed draft pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome favors Cleveland Browns.
Denver Broncos received Booker Edgerson from Buffalo Bills for 1972 fifth round pick (possibly #108-Bob Penchion) (possibly #109-Billy Taylor) and exact slot not identified. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Buffalo Bills received 1971 sixth round pick (#145-Bill McKinley) from Cincinnati Bengals for Virgil Carter. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Denver Broncos received Billy Masters from Buffalo Bills for 1971 fifth round pick (#113-Tim Beamer). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received undisclosed draft pick (not exercised?) from Green Bay Packers for Joe Runk. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo acquired center Frank Marchlewski from New Orleans for a 1971 fourth-round pick that became Carlos Bell at No. 82. Marchlewski immediately started all 13 games he played for the Bills in 1970, giving Buffalo a full season of dependable offensive-line value. Bell reached the Saints but appeared in only one NFL game. Turning a future fourth-rounder into an immediate starting center gives Buffalo the clear advantage.
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Buffalo Bills received 1971 eighth round pick (#183-Louis Ross) from New England Patriots for (Herschel) Ray Jacobs. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received John Robertson from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for cash. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo sent receiver Richard Trapp to the Chargers and received the 1970 third-round pick used on Glenn Alexander. Alexander played 13 games for the Bills as a rookie, catching four passes for 51 yards and handling kickoff-return work. Trapp’s Chargers stint lasted only eight games with two catches for 39 yards. Neither return became a major piece, but Buffalo extracted slightly more usable value.
Buffalo Bills received 1970 sixth round pick (#135-Grant Guthrie) from New England Patriots for Tom Janik. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received 1969 fifth round pick (#105-Ben Mayes) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Keith Lincoln. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Bob Cappadona and Bob Cappadonna from New England Patriots for 1969 ninth round pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
Denver Broncos received conditional eighth round pick (not exercised), conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) and rights to George Gaiser from Buffalo Bills for Gene Jeter, Lou Slaby and conditional eighth round pick (1969 #192-James Harris (Larnell)). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received 1969 sixth round pick (#131-Wandy Williams) and Tony King from Buffalo Bills for Charlie Mitchell and conditional sixth round pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1969 fifth round pick (#105-Ben Mayes) from Buffalo Bills for Kay Stephenson. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1968 fifth round pick (#114-Ben Gregory) from Cincinnati Bengals for Tom Rhoads. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received 1968 fifth round pick (#119-Mike McBath) from Kansas City Chiefs for Remi Prudhomme. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received Bobby Ply from Kansas City Chiefs for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Buffalo acquired tight end Billy Masters from Kansas City on September 6, 1967, for its 1968 fourth-round draft choice, which became No. 90 Mickey McCarty. Masters played three seasons for the Bills, catching 61 passes for 762 yards and three touchdowns and starting all 14 games in 1969. McCarty appeared in only three NFL games, making Buffalo the clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Willie Frazier from Kansas City Chiefs for sixth round pick (possibly 1968 #90-Mickey McCarty / Micke McCarty). The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Denver Broncos received Dave Behrman from Buffalo Bills for 1968 conditional fourth round pick (if Behrman makes Broncos roster) (possibly #86-Edgar Chandler). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland acquired quarterback Daryle Lamonica, Glenn Bass and Buffalo's 1967 third- and fifth-round picks for Tom Flores, Art Powell and a second-round pick. Lamonica immediately led the Raiders to a 13-1 season and Super Bowl II, later earning league MVP honors. The additional picks produced Bill Fairband and Mike Hibler, making Oakland's already superior quarterback return even more valuable.
Buffalo Bills received Keith Lincoln from San Diego Chargers for Tom Day and 1967 second round pick (#48-Bob Howard). Lincoln delivered excellent immediate 1967 production for Buffalo, but his second Bills stint was short. Across the complete player and draft outcomes, the exchange supports the San Diego Chargers Win verdict while still crediting the other club for the useful value it realized.
Buffalo Bills received Mike Mercer from Kansas City Chiefs for 1968 fifth round pick (#119) [later traded to Buffalo Bills for Remi Prudhomme]. The recorded outcome is even.
Denver acquired defensive tackle Dave Costa from Buffalo on January 23, 1967, sending the Bills a 1967 third-round pick used on Tom Rhoads and a 1968 fourth-round pick used on Edgar Chandler. Costa started all 70 games of his five Denver seasons and earned three straight AFL All-Star selections. Rhoads never played an NFL game, making Denver the decisive winner despite Chandler's useful Buffalo career.
Buffalo Bills received 1967 twelfth round pick (#292-Ernie Ames) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for rights to John Meyer (a). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received 1967 fifth round pick (#131) [later traded with Daryle Lamonica, Glenn Bass and 1967 third round pick (#75-Bill Fairband) to Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for Tom Flores, Art Powell and 1967 second round pick (#42-Jim LeMoine)] from Kansas City Chiefs for Mike Mercer. The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Buffalo Bills received Jack Spikes from Miami Dolphins for 1967 fifth round pick (#129-Gary Tucker). The recorded outcome favors Miami Dolphins.
Miami Dolphins received quarterback George Wilson Jr. from Buffalo Bills for the 1967 13th round pick that became No. 318 Howard Finley. Wilson played all 14 games for expansion Miami in 1966, started seven at quarterback, threw for 764 yards and five touchdowns, and also handled 42 punts. Finley never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Miami received meaningful inaugural-season value, supporting a Miami Dolphins Win.
Buffalo Bills received 1967 13th round pick (#319-George Carter) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Don Stone / Donnie Stone. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received 1967 sixth round pick (#149-Bill Wilkerson) and Dave Costa (a) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Bill Laskey and 1967 sixth round pick (#155-Rick Egloff). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received George Flint and Tom Keating from Buffalo Bills for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Buffalo Bills received Bo Roberson from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for future considerations (George Flint, Tom Keating on 1966-01-30). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received 1966 seventh round pick (#62-Scotty Glacken) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Janik. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Buffalo Bills received Pete Liske from New York Jets for John Sklopane. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver acquired star fullback Cookie Gilchrist from Buffalo for fullback Billy Joe on February 24, 1965. Gilchrist immediately delivered 1,108 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games for the Broncos, earning Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro recognition. Joe was also productive for the champion Bills with 648 scrimmage yards, six touchdowns and a Pro Bowl selection, making this a strong return for both clubs but a Denver win.
Buffalo Bills received undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified) / cash from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Bill Miller (Joseph). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Buffalo Bills received Joe Auer from Kansas City Chiefs for 1965 "high" draft pick (probably #16-Ronnie Caveness OR #32-Frank Pitts) / cash. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Jim Snowden and rights to Paul Costa from Kansas City Chiefs for rights to Harrison Rosdahl / Hatch Rosdahl. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo acquired Boston's 1965 AFL 10th-round choice for defensive end Mack Yoho and used No. 79 on Chuck Mercein. Mercein instead entered the NFL with the New York Giants and never played for Buffalo, while Yoho's major-league playing record ends with the Bills in 1963 and shows no Patriots regular-season appearance. Neither acquiring club realized field production, making the exchange even rather than a Buffalo win.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Ken Rice from Buffalo Bills for Leroy Jackson. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Marv Matuszak and Billy Atkins from Buffalo Bills for Walt Cudzik. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos received Willie West and rights to Leon Mavity from Buffalo Bills for John Sklopan and draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Harold Olson from Buffalo Bills for "high draft player" (possibly 1964 #25-George Byrd / Butch Byrd). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Charley Leo from New England Patriots for compensation not specified. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Frank Jakunas from Buffalo Bills for not identified. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Bill Miller (Joseph) from Kansas City Chiefs for cash. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Arch Matsos / Archie Matsos from Buffalo Bills for Hank Rivera, Pete Nicklas and George Shirkey. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Richard Hudson, Frank Lasky and rights to Harrison Rosdahl / Hatch Rosdahl from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for rights to Tobin Rote. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Harry Jacobs from New England Patriots for cash. The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills received rights to George Saimes from Kansas City Chiefs for "high" draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Buffalo Bills received Gerry DeLucca / Jerry DeLucca from New England Patriots for compensation not specified. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Al Dorow from New York Jets for Billy Atkins and Johnny Green. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received John Dittrich from Buffalo Bills for Doug Asad. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo sent quarterback M.C. Reynolds and defensive tackle Chuck McMurtry to Oakland for Wayne Crow and the Raiders' 1963 second-round pick. Buffalo used the ninth overall AFL selection on Jim Dunaway, who became a four-time AFL All-Star and key member of the Bills' 1964 and 1965 championship defenses. Oakland received little lasting value from Reynolds and McMurtry, giving Buffalo a large advantage.
Buffalo Bills received Tom Saidock from New York Jets for Perry Richards. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Bill Shockley from Buffalo Bills for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Vernon Valdez from Buffalo Bills for Joe Cannavino. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1962 draft pick (possibly #86-Tom Pennington) from New England Patriots for Ed Buckingham. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo obtained Boston College lineman Jim O'Brien after Oakland lost its AFL signing rights, but the Bills did not send the Raiders a first-round pick. The AFL instead awarded Oakland part of a two-pick package in the 1962 12th round covering the lost rights to O'Brien and C.J. Alexander. This row is corrected from a direct trade to a league compensation action.
Buffalo Bills received Wray Carlton from New England Patriots for Al Crow. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Cleveland Browns acquired rights to Frank Aschenbrenner from Buffalo Bills for Alton Coppage / Al Coppage; George Grove; John Kern. Cleveland Browns received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.