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Bills acquire safety Amani Hooker to improve pass defense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Bills acquire safety Amani Hooker to improve pass defense

Summary

The Buffalo Bills traded for Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker on November 10, 2026, aiming to strengthen their struggling pass defense. Buffalo currently ranks among the worst in the league at defending against starting quarterbacks, having allowed 1,453 passing yards and 15 touchdowns in the first six weeks of the season. Hooker, who has already recorded five interceptions this season, brings an immediate boost to the secondary. He also has 52 tackles and three pass deflections in his last game. The Bills will inherit Hooker's current contract and future salary obligations as part of the deal.

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By the Numbers

•Buffalo trades for Amani Hooker from Tennessee Titans.
•Hooker currently leads the league with five interceptions.
•Bills' pass defense has struggled, ranking near the bottom in the league.
•Hooker will count $4.47 million against the 2026 salary cap.
•Deal includes a 2027 fifth-round pick and a second-round pick swap.

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What they're saying

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The Buffalo Bills’ pass defense remains an issue, especially against high-level quarterbacks rather than backups. The Bills allowed just 195 passing yards over the past two games because Lamar Jackson left on the first play of Week 8, and Tyler Huntley left in the second quarter, forcing Joe Fagnano to make his rookie debut. In […] The post Buffalo Bills: Land Ball Hawk With 5 Interceptions to Boost Secondary appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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