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The reason the Bills can't take a WR with NFL Draft 26th overall pick in 1st round
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills are unlikely to draft a wide receiver with the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft due to offseason decisions. Bills Mafia may want a WR, but the team's current situation suggests otherwise.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills have the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Fans are hoping for a wide receiver selection
- The Bills' offseason decisions limit their ability to draft a WR
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The Buffalo Bills aren't slated to be on the clock until late in Thursday night's first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
And when that pick arrives at No. 26, assuming no trades, there'll be many in Bills Mafia hoping for a wide receiver.
It's been a position of need for Buffalo in recent seasons, and drafting a first-round WR sure feels like a flashy move.
It's probably not one that the Bills can afford to make, and that's because of what they've already done this offseason.
The Bills traded away their 2026 second-round pick to the Chicago Bears to land DJ Moore. Essentially, that's Buffalo picking a wideout with its second pick in this year's draft -- it's just a veteran rather than a rookie.
If it was still just a pick, would the Bills use their first two picks on wide receivers? That seems highly unlikely.
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Moore's addition has also made the depth chart a little crowded, if not perfect.
The Bills now have Moore, Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman leading the perimeter receivers, with Khalil Shakir still in the slot. Buffalo also has the likes of , , and under contract.
Q&A
Why can't the Buffalo Bills draft a wide receiver with the 26th pick in 2026?
The Bills' offseason decisions have created constraints that make it difficult for them to afford drafting a wide receiver.
What position does the Buffalo Bills need most heading into the 2026 NFL Draft?
While many fans hope for a wide receiver, the Bills have multiple needs to address, influenced by their offseason moves.
What are the implications of the Bills not drafting a WR in the first round?
Not drafting a wide receiver could impact the team's offensive strategy and their ability to compete effectively in the upcoming season.
