Josh Allen and D.J. Jones
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones.
With less than a month to go before the NFL draft, there’s a strong chance that the Buffalo Bills might have wrapped up their major moves before it’s their turn to pick.
The Bills made a significant move this offseason by trading a 2026 second-round pick to the Chicago Bears for wide receiver DJ Moore. If they’re looking to make another impactful move before the draft, targeting the defensive line could be a solid option.
Bills Urged to Trade For D.J. Jones
The Bills have several defensive tackles they could potentially trade for, and Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton believes that Buffaloshould consider making a move for Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones.
“In 2025, the Buffalo Bills allowed the fifth-most rushing yards, third-most yards per carry and the second-most rushing touchdowns. They need to beef up their defensive front on early downs,” Moton wrote on Tuesday. “Thus far, the Bills have made few notable moves to bolster their interior defensive line, which could be a problem if they rely solely on inexperienced starters and rookies.”
Jones would be a strong addition to Buffalo’s defensive line, and he already has a connection with the coaching staff that Moton pointed out.
“New Bills head coach Joe Brady hired defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, who was the defensive pass game coordinator on the Denver Broncos’ staff under Sean Payton over the last two years,” Moton added. “He may be able to convince the Bills that D.J. Jones is worth acquiring to strengthen the run defense.”
Jones has been in the NFL for nine seasons, starting his career with the San Francisco 49ers for five seasons before joining the Broncos for the last four. Over the course of his career, he has played in 125 games, recording 15 sacks and 36 tackles for loss.
Jones Could Help Out Buffalo in a Major Way
The 31-year-old defensive tackle is currently in the middle of a three-year, $39 million contract, with a $14.5 million cap hit this season. However, the Bills could move on from him after this year, only needing to absorb $4.8 million in dead cap space next season.
If the Bills do land Jones, he could be a veteran leader on a team that is looking to reach the Super Bowl.
“Although Jones only played 40 percent of the defensive snaps during the previous term, he logged 39 tackles (four for loss) and three sacks, missing just three tackles all year,” Moton wrote. “In Buffalo, Jones could play in an expanded role as the leader of a young interior group that shows a little more resistance against ground attacks.”
The Bills should do everything they can to bring in a player like Jones or, if that doesn’t work out, find someone with some experience who can help strengthen the defense.
Buffalo needs to get things right this season after failing to reach the Super Bowl for the past six years, despite having Josh Allen, one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. Following the Bills’ inability to make it to the big game, they have already parted ways with head coach Sean McDermott. It’s anyone’s guess what might happen next if they don’t make it to the Super Bowl this season.