The Buffalo Bills made significant changes to their roster by cutting six veterans, freeing up around $30 million in cap space for potential moves in free agency. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson of the Pittsburgh Steelers is reportedly on the trade market, with interest from various teams, including the Bills who are looking for a new receiver. Johnson’s contract and potential cost are being compared to recent trades in the NFL, indicating a potential move before his roster bonus deadline. Despite a slight decline in production in the previous season, Johnson has shown promise in the past and could be a valuable addition to the Bills’ roster, especially if he is seeking a new start with a different team.
At the Combine, the Bills had a meeting with Keon Coleman of Florida State and made contact with Ladd McConkey of Georgia.
The goal of Bills head coach Sean McDermott’s No. 28 overall selection is to select a player who can start right away. With so many rookies participating and making significant plays across the league, McDermott told reporters, “it’s a young man’s game right now.”
We need the young players we have here to be capable of playing, therefore I believe that this interview process is crucial in helping us achieve that goal. We truly uncover the true nature of these athletes—not only as athletes, but as individuals with deep roots in their families.
But if the Bills made a trade for Johnson, they can use that first-round pick to fill other needs.
