The Buffalo Bills entered the 2025 season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations-and for a while, they looked the part. But when it mattered most, they came up short, falling to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round.
That loss signaled more than just the end of a playoff run; it marked the end of an era. The Bills parted ways with head coach Sean McDermott, a move that caught many off guard but underscored one thing: Buffalo is all-in on winning now.
That urgency could very well carry into the offseason, and if it does, don’t be surprised if the Bills swing big-particularly at wide receiver. Right now, Khalil Shakir sits atop the depth chart, and while he’s shown promise, Buffalo knows it needs more firepower if it wants to keep pace with the AFC’s elite.
That’s where A.J. Brown enters the conversation.
Brown, who’s had a rocky relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles, could become a high-profile trade candidate this offseason. And if he’s available, the Bills make a lot of sense as a landing spot. According to reports, a potential deal could look something like this:
Bills receive: A.J. Brown, mid-round pick
Eagles receive: 2026 first-round pick, mid-round pick
It’s a steep price, no doubt. But for a team in win-now mode, it might be exactly the kind of bold move general manager Brandon Beane needs to make.
After all, since moving on from Stefon Diggs, Buffalo hasn’t had a true WR1. Josh Allen is still one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league, but even the best QBs need a go-to guy-and Brown fits that bill.
There’s a lot to like about Brown’s game. He’s physical, explosive, and reliable.
In 2025, he played 15 games, racked up 78 catches for 1,003 yards, and found the end zone seven times. That marked his sixth 1,000-yard season in seven years-a level of consistency that’s hard to find in today’s NFL.
And here’s the kicker: Brown is under contract through 2029. So if the Bills make the move, they’re not just renting a star-they’re locking in a long-term weapon for Allen. That kind of stability matters, especially for a franchise that’s trying to maximize its Super Bowl window.
Sure, the 2026 draft class is loaded with receiver talent, but rookies take time. The Bills don’t have that luxury.
They need a proven difference-maker, someone who can step in and tilt the field from Day 1. Brown does exactly that.
If Buffalo wants to turn postseason heartbreak into championship glory, this is the kind of swing that could make all the difference.