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2026 NFL Draft: Pick-by-pick tracker for the Buffalo Bills
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills traded back multiple times during the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with the No. 26 overall pick and ultimately ending the first round without making a selection. They traded with the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills traded back from No. 26 to 28 with the Texans
- Traded from No. 28 to 31 with the Patriots
- Ended the first round with a trade to No. 35 with the Titans
- No player selected in the first round
- General manager Brandon Beane made the draft decisions
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The 2026 NFL Draft has finally arrived and the Buffalo Bills will look to add to their roster that already has Super Bowl aspirations. General manager Brandon Beane and the rest of the front office in Buffalo will have plenty of decisions to make starting with the No. 26 overall selection in Round 1. But as Beane often does, could a trade be on the docket? Either way, we'll have you covered. Here is Bills Wire's full 2026 NFL Draft tracker:
Round 1, No. 26 overall: Trade back
The Bills have traded back from pick No. 26 to 28 in Round 1 in a deal with the Houston Texans. Full details:
2026 NFL Draft: Bills swing first-round trade with the Texans
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Round 1, No. 28 overall: Trade back
The Bills have traded back with a surprise partner, the New England Patriots. Buffalo moved from No. 28 to No. 31 in Round 1. Full details:
2026 NFL Draft: Bills trade back again in Round 1, this time with a rival
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Round 1, No. 31 overall: Trade back
The Bills decided to not make a selection in the first round as the team traded back a third occasion. This time it was out of the first round and to pick No. 35, in a deal with the Tennessee Titans:
Q&A
What trades did the Buffalo Bills make during the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bills traded back from No. 26 to 28 with the Texans, then from 28 to 31 with the Patriots, and finally out of the first round to No. 35 with the Titans.
Why did the Buffalo Bills not make a selection in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bills opted to trade back three times instead of selecting a player, aiming to acquire more assets for future drafts.
Who is the general manager of the Buffalo Bills during the 2026 NFL Draft?
Brandon Beane is the general manager of the Buffalo Bills overseeing the team's decisions during the 2026 NFL Draft.
