Tampa Bay moved from No. 60 to No. 57 in the 2022 draft for…
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 Bills Received
- pick 2022 2nd round pick (60th overall subsequently traded, Cam Taylor-Britt )
- pick 2022 6th round pick (180th overall, Matt Araiza )
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2022 2nd round pick (57th overall, Luke Goedeke)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Tampa Bay received No. 57 from Buffalo and used it on offensive lineman Luke Goedeke. The Bills received No. 60 and No. 180. Buffalo then immediately moved No. 60 to Cincinnati, receiving No. 63 and No. 209; the Bills used No. 63 on running back James Cook. The direct pick swap therefore created an important downstream branch that materially increased the value of Buffalo's return.
Why Buffalo Came Out Ahead
Cook became the decisive asset. By 2025 he was a Pro Bowl running back and the NFL's rushing leader with 1,621 yards, adding 12 rushing touchdowns that season. Buffalo transformed the pick acquired from Tampa Bay into one of the league's most productive backs while also receiving the sixth-round selection that became Matt Araiza. The value realized from the original No. 60 slot grew substantially through the second trade.
How Tampa Bay Fared
Goedeke was an excellent result for the Buccaneers. He became a durable starter on the offensive line, appearing in 52 games and starting 49 through 2025. Tampa Bay therefore deserves a strong grade; moving up three spots to secure a long-term starter is exactly what a contender wants. This verdict is about Buffalo's exceptional downstream return, not a Tampa failure.
Final Verdict
Buffalo earns an A- and Tampa Bay a B. The Buccaneers found a quality starting lineman, but the Bills' acquired draft capital ultimately led directly to James Cook, whose 2025 production reached league-leading territory. That higher ceiling and sustained offensive impact make this a Buffalo Bills Win while still recognizing a very good outcome for Tampa Bay.