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General manager Brandon Beane of the Buffalo Bills speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Buffalo Bills have come up just short of a Super Bowl run over the last few seasons. Heading into the 2026 NFL offseason, there was a clear sense of urgency from Brandon Beane and the front office.
Right off the bat, the Bills addressed one of their biggest needs. They went out and trade with the Chicago Bears for wide receiver DJ Moore. That move gives star quarterback Josh Allen a legitimate No. 1 caliber weapon.
Following the Moore trade, Buffalo got aggressive in NFL free agency. Among the notable additions were pass rusher Bradley Chubb and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The Bills made a few other key moves as well.
With that being said, the 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner. Buffalo will have another chance to improve the roster in pursuit of a Super Bowl run.
One team insider has weighed in with an intriguing take about what the Bills could choose to do with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the draft.
Buffalo Bills’ Potential Draft Strategy Receives Insider Update
Just under a month before the start of the NFL Draft, Buffalo insider Sal Capaccio has revealed what he thinks the team could do in the first round.
“I don’t take WR off table in Rd 1 for Bills even after trading for DJ Moore simply because of financials,” Capaccio wrote.
“WR is kinda like the new QB. Rookie deals vs deals after 3-4 years for really good ones are astronomically different. And that’s just one guy. You need another 4-5 on roster.”
At this point in time, the Bills cannot afford to cut corners. Allen has the Super Bowl window wide open in Buffalo. The team simply can’t afford to keep coming up just short due to missing one or two pieces.
Adding Moore is a big step in the right direction. However, for the Bills’ offense to truly become elite, they’ll need to add another piece or two.
Who Could the Bills Target at WR in the First Round?
There are a few potential options that Buffalo could look at in the first round at pick No. 26.
KC Concepcion of Texas A&M has become a very popular name in mock drafts for the Bills. He caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns with the Aggies last season.
Another potential fit could be Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. He was a big part of leading the Hoosiers to a National Championship win last year and has been a fast-riser throughout the pre-draft process. Cooper could be a name to watch for Buffalo.
Finally, the Bills could take a look at Washington wideout Denzel Boston. At 6-foot-4 and nearly 210 pounds, Boston brings elite size to the field and NFL.com has compared him to Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua.
Only time will tell what Buffalo chooses to do in the first round. That being said, a wide receiver would not be a surprise as the Bills look to bolster their offense.