It’s no secret that the Buffalo Bills ultimately failed in the 2025 season. 

The team spent most of the season looking like a true contender, but ultimately fell to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round of the playoffs. As a result, the team somewhat shockingly moved on from head coach Sean McDermott after the season. 

Firing McDermott seemingly indicates the team is willing to do whatever it takes to get a Super Bowl victory. That thought process could extend into the offseason and perhaps make the team wiling to pull off a blockbuster trade. 

One position that could use a star addition is wide receiver. Khalil Shakir is the team’s top receiver by default, and that may not be good enough for a contender. 

Logan Ulrich of NFL Trade Rumors thinks the team could be in a good spot to trade for A.J Brown. Brown has seemingly been perpetually unhappy with the Philadelphia Eagles, and the team could decide to cut bait this offseason. 

Ulrich believes a deal could look something like this: 

Bills receive: A.J. Brown, mid-round pick Eagles receive: 2026 first-round pick, mid-round pick

Ulrich offered the following analysis about this potential deal: 

It would be shocking if (general manager Brandon) Beane did not do much more to address the receiver room this year, including getting QB Josh Allen that No. 1 target he hasn’t had since the team moved on from WR Stefon Diggs. Brown is a compelling potential target. Buffalo is looking to win now and doesn’t have time for a potential rookie to come up to speed.

As Ulrich mentioned, general manager Brandon Beane is undoubtedly feeling the pressure. The team has to get more weapons for Allen and Brown is probably the best player who will be available. 

There are plenty of talented receivers in the 2026 draft, but as Ulrich mentioned, the Bills don’t have the time to bring a rookie up to speed. 

In Buffalo, Brown SHOULD be happy considering he would unquestionably be the top option. Despite some ups and downs, Brown has still been a top receiver in the league. 

In 2025, Brown played in 15 games and caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns. The receiver has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in all but one of his seven NFL seasons. 

Brown is under contract through the 2029 season, so the Bills wouldn’t have to worry about possibly losing the receiver in free agency.