The Buffalo Bills surprised everyone in the NFL by agreeing to a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs on the first night of the NFL Draft, despite facing each other in the AFC Wildcard round. The Chiefs, led by Brett Veach, had hinted at the possibility of trading up before the draft. The opening round of the draft was dominated by offensive players, with the first defensive player only being chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th pick.
Amid high demand for wide receivers, the Chiefs contacted several teams for a trade and the Bills, their recent AFC rival, accepted the offer. Buffalo, in need of a receiver after losing key players, faced criticism for making a trade with a competitor. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane defended the decision, stating that trades always come with scrutiny and uncertainty about who the other team will select. The Bills aimed to gain more picks as they moved back in the draft, showing a focus on their own team’s needs rather than worrying about the Chiefs’ gain.
