Bills Fail to Land Waddle or Williams at Trade Deadline

The Buffalo Bills entered Tuesday's NFL trade deadline with clear needs at wide receiver and along the defensive line, but general manager Brandon Beane's efforts to bolster the roster came up empty as divisional rivals rebuffed their overtures.

Despite making what sources described as the highest offer for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, the Bills could not pry the star pass catcher away from their AFC East opponent. Reports indicated Buffalo proposed at least a first-round draft pick and additional assets, but the Dolphins, who sit at 2-7 and are out of playoff contention, declined to deal within the division. Waddle, on pace for another 1,000-yard season, has emerged as Miami's primary option in the passing game following an injury to Tyreek Hill. He has recorded 41 receptions for 586 yards and four touchdowns this year.

The Bills also pursued New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams before the 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to sources. However, the Jets, embracing a rebuild, instead traded the three-time Pro Bowl selection to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. Williams, who...