Buffalo Bills–Green Bay Packers Trade History

On 1970-05-04, Buffalo Bills received undisclosed future draft choice (selection not identified), while Green Bay Packers received Joe Runk. The final verdict is Even Trade, with Buffalo Bills graded C and Green Bay Packers graded C. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.

Buffalo acquired quarterback Scott Hunter, but he appeared in only one game for the Bills. The limited return meant Buffalo did not extract much value from the exchange, especially compared with the multi-season defensive line contribution Green Bay received. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Buffalo Bills within the final Green Bay Packers Win verdict.

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.

Buffalo Bills received 1986 twelfth round pick (#321-Derek Christian) in the 1985-08-20 exchange with Green Bay Packers, giving up Preston Dennard. Buffalo received the 1986 twelfth-round selection used at No. 321 on Derek Christian. That return supports a C grade for Buffalo Bills. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the football value tied directly to the assets in this deal.

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.

Buffalo acquired defensive lineman David Bowens from Green Bay for tight end Bobby Collins in August 2001. Bowens did not record a regular-season appearance for the Bills and soon continued his career elsewhere. Collins at least appeared in four games for Green Bay and caught one pass for three yards. The production was negligible, but it was still more direct value than Buffalo received, giving the Packers a very modest hindsight win.

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.

Buffalo Bills received Lerentee McCray from Green Bay Packers. Buffalo received Lerentee McCray and used him for one season in reserve and special-teams work. The Bills received immediate roster depth but only a short tenure. That outcome supports a C grade for Buffalo Bills. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the football value the club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange.

Buffalo acquired Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick from Green Bay for a 2024 third-round choice. Douglas made an immediate impact with four interceptions in nine regular-season games in 2023, then started 15 games in 2024 and helped another playoff run before leaving in free agency. Green Bay still received a useful young player in Ty'Ron Hopper, but Douglas gave Buffalo the stronger realized return.

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.