The Buffalo Bills traded their No. 31 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for selections in the second, third, and fourth rounds. The deal, finalized on April 23, 2026, saw Buffalo send picks No. 31 (first round), No. 69 (third round), and No. 165 (fifth round) to Tennessee. In return, the Bills received picks No. 35 (second round), No. 66 (third round), and No. 101 (fourth round). This trade marked the Bills’ third and final move on the first night of the draft, continuing a series of trades that began with a swap with the Houston Texans and was influenced by the New England Patriots’ earlier move up the draft board. After trading back from No. 26 to No. 28 and then to No. 31, Buffalo completed its trade-down strategy by dealing with the Titans. Heading into Day 2 of the draft, the Bills held the following picks: – Round 2, No. 35 – Round 3, No. 66 – Round 4, No. 101 – Round 4, No. 125 – Round 4, No. 126 – Round 5, No. 167 – Round 5, No. 168 – Round 6, No. 182 – Round 7, No. 220 The Titans used the acquired No. 31 overall pick to select Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk. The trade gave Tennessee two first-round selections in the 2026 draft, including their original No. 4 pick. The move represented the Titans’ first first-round trade since dealing wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022. By trading down, Buffalo added mid-round capital although maintaining flexibility to address roster needs in Rounds 2 through 4. The trade reflects a strategic effort to accumulate draft assets in a deep class, particularly at positions of need along the offensive and defensive lines and in the secondary. The 2026 NFL Draft began on April 24, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round taking place that evening. The Bills’ activity on Night 1 positioned them to remain active players throughout the draft’s subsequent days.
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