Buffalo moved down five spots in the 2024 fifth round,…
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 Bills Received
- pick 2024 5th round pick (168th overall, Javon Solomon )
- pick 2024 6th round pick (219th overall, Daequan Hardy )
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2024 5th round pick (163rd overall, Jacob Monk )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Green Bay received No. 163 and selected Jacob Monk. Buffalo received No. 168, used on Javon Solomon, and No. 219, used on Daequan Hardy. The price and the draft position matter because this was not a transaction involving equivalent established veterans. Each club was choosing between immediate roster value, a targeted prospect, or additional chances in later rounds. That context keeps the grading tied to what the assets actually became rather than to the number of items listed in the original package.
How the Value Developed
This was a classic small trade-down, so the standard for a win should remain modest. Buffalo gave up only five spots and received another selection, preserving access to the same general talent tier while increasing its number of chances. Solomon then made the roster, appeared in 14 games as a rookie and 17 in 2025, and totaled three sacks over those two seasons. That is useful return from the 168th selection. The important hindsight question is whether that development justified the opportunity cost paid at the time. Early draft value can be useful, but actual snaps, starts and production carry more weight once enough NFL evidence exists to compare the two sides.
Why Buffalo Bills Gets the Edge
Green Bay's decision also had a coherent purpose: the Packers identified Monk and preferred not to wait. A fifth-round interior lineman who remains useful depth can still make the move worthwhile. The distinction is that Buffalo received both the stronger early contributor and the additional pick. A B for the Bills and C+ for Green Bay reflects that edge while keeping the grades proportional to the limited draft capital involved. This is still a relatively young transaction, so the grades leave room for later movement rather than treating two seasons as a permanent career judgment. The present result is based on the value already delivered and the remaining capital that each team retained.
Final Verdict
Buffalo Bills gets the better grade because its side has produced the clearer combination of realized football value and acquisition cost. The losing side still received legitimate value, but not enough to overturn the outcome that has developed since the trade.