NFL Trade Verdict
Buffalo Bills Win
Jacksonville acquired Marcell Dareus from Buffalo for a 2018 fifth-round pick that eventually became Wyatt Teller. Dareus helped the Jaguars' short-term playoff push, but Buffalo cleared a large contract and moved a declining veteran for a pick that produced meaningful downstream value. The Bills get the hindsight edge.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 2018 5th round pick (166th overall, Wyatt Teller )
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- player Marcell Dareus
Trade Analysis
The Jaguars had a real win-now reason to add Dareus, and he helped their run defense during a playoff push. The long-term value still favors Buffalo because the Bills escaped a heavy contract and converted the asset into draft value tied to Wyatt Teller. Jacksonville got short-term usefulness, but Buffalo handled the asset better.