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Bills seek safety help after Jaguars trade for Jessie Bates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Bills seek safety help after Jaguars trade for Jessie Bates
Summary

The Buffalo Bills are exploring trade options for a safety position, having missed out on the recently acquired Jessie Bates, who was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. As the Bills prepare for their game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, they aim to strengthen their defense before the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Defensive line and safety are key positions of interest, with the Bills reportedly considering other safeties like Budda Baker from the Arizona Cardinals and Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans for potential trades. The team is looking to bolster its roster to remain competitive in the AFC.

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  • •Bills looking for safety options after missing out on Jessie Bates.
  • •Jaguars traded for Bates, marking a blow to Buffalo's plans.
  • •Buffalo plays the Vikings before the 2026 NFL trade deadline.
  • •Other potential trade targets include Budda Baker and Amani Hooker.
  • •Strengthening the defense is crucial for the Bills' championship aspirations.
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  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bills scanning trade market for help at position Jaguars just beat them to
What they're saying
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The Bills were beat to this trade market, but they might be next in line for a deal.

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Arizona CardinalsAtlanta FalconsBuffalo BillsJacksonville JaguarsMinnesota VikingsTennessee TitansNFLFootball

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