Buffalo gave Washington pick No. 71 and seventh-rounder No.…
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 Bills Received
- pick 2012 3rd round pick (69th overall, T.J. Graham)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2012 3rd round pick (71st overall, Josh LeRibeus)
- pick 2012 7th round pick (217th overall, Jordan Bernstine)
Trade Analysis
Why Buffalo Paid to Move Up
The Bills wanted speed at wide receiver and worried another team might take T.J. Graham before pick No. 71. Buffalo therefore sent No. 71 and seventh-round pick No. 217 to Washington for No. 69. The price was small, but it still raised the expectation that Graham would become more than a depth receiver.
What Graham Produced
Graham played 31 games for Buffalo and started 17. He caught 31 passes for 322 yards as a rookie, then 23 for 361 yards in 2013. His deep speed created occasional explosive plays, but he never became a consistent complement to Stevie Johnson. Buffalo released him before the 2014 season, ending the return after two years.
What Washington Received
Washington used No. 71 on guard Josh LeRibeus and No. 217 on safety Jordan Bernstine. LeRibeus appeared in 28 games for Washington and made several starts, providing some utility as an interior reserve. Bernstine suffered a devastating knee injury in his first regular-season game and never returned to meaningful NFL action.
How the Value Balances Out
Buffalo got more direct playing time from Graham than Washington got from either individual pick at first glance, but LeRibeus's reserve-line contribution partially offsets that. None of the players became a long-term core piece, and the extra seventh-rounder did not create enough value to swing the result.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Both teams receive C grades. Buffalo got short-term receiver production; Washington got modest line depth. Neither side turned a small draft maneuver into a durable advantage.