The Buffalo Bills are heading into training camp with their roster in pretty good shape. It's obviously not perfect, as general manager Brandon Beane will look to pivot following the Cleveland Browns' trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
For those who might not realize how significant June 1st is on the NFL calendar, it notes the day when teams can start roster moves to manage cap space for 2027. Let's take a look at five targets the Bills should consider before training camp.
Five trade scenarios Bills should make to help team in 2026
1.) WR Kayshon Boutte- New England Patriots
This move makes sense for both Brandon Beane and head coach Joe Brady. Boutte played college ball at LSU, where Brady was the passing game coordinator on that legendary 2019 LSU team that featured Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. When Boutte arrived to LSU, Brady had earned the offensive coordiantor position with the Carolina Panthers.
With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs being added to New England's roster, that could leave Boutte the odd man out of an overcrowded receiver room. In the same scenario, the Bills may have to say goodbye to Keon Coleman.
Boutte had a strong 2025 season. He tallied 33 receptions, 551 yards, and six touchdowns, averaging 16.7 yards per catch. Having a target like that for Josh Allen to throw to would definitely spark the offense.
2.) DT Jer'Zhan Newton- Washington Commanders
Right now, the Bills' D-line looks solid for Jim Leonhard's 3-4 scheme. While Landon Jackson is penciled in as the 4i tech defensive tackle, it wouldn't hurt to trade for a cheap veteran to compete with Jackson for playing time in that role.
He has the physical measurements at 6-foot-2, 295 pounds, with a strong motor and a powerful presence to try to stop the run. The Bills also have rookie Zane Durant, who could be a 4i, 1 tech, or 3 tech defensive end.
Either way, the Bills' defense is young, and adding a veteran like Newton, who's already done it in the league, would provide leadership and competition that would make the young players better in this system.
3.) OLB James Houston- Dallas Cowboys
Houston would be a solid fit for the Bills, at 6-foot-1, 241 pounds, he would play in Leonhard's aggressive scheme, which relies on man and press coverage. It is similar to what the Detroit Lions ran when he was there, and now it's similar with the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas already has Rashan Gary, whom they traded for from the Green Bay Packers, which means trading him to Buffalo would give the Bills a big thumper at linebacker who could immediately compete.
4.) ILB Blake Cashman- Minnesota Vikings
If Houston doesn't work out, then the Bills can try to acquire one of the best ILBs in the game in Blake Cashman. The 30-year-old is a prototypical inside linebacker at 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, the kind the Bills would have welcomed in the past under Sean McDermott.
But in a Leonhard-coached defense, it's about having big, stay-at-home linebackers who, if the running backs get to the second level, are in position and ready to make the tackle.
5.) LB Jordyn Brooks- Miami Dolphins
Brooks would be another great addition to their growing linebacking room, as he played the mike role in a 4-3 defense with Miami. At 6-foot, 240 pounds, the 28-year-old may be a better fit at playing inside linebacker in the Bills' 3-4 scheme due to his size, power, and run-stopping ability.
With the Miami Dolphins in rebuild mode, they may be open to letting Brooks go, and with the season he had last year, he is worth a shot. Brooks led the NFL with 183 tackles, 13 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks. His presence on defense would give Elarms-Orr more time to mature at his position.
Time will tell, but I hope Beane will look at these opportunities and make them happen for the team, as they still have many holes to fill.
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