In Buffalo, no plate of wings can be complete without a side of bleu cheese.
The wings are the star of the show, but it’s hard to argue that the main event isn’t elevated by the presence of the popular dipping sauce. And in the hearts of Buffalo residents, that dipping sauce is the clear No. 1.
After dropping two straight, it has become obvious that the Buffalo Bills need some bleu cheese because ranch isn’t getting it done.
Quarterback Josh Allen might be the reigning league MVP and a superstar, but his lack of a WR1 was, once again, on full display in prime time. The Atlanta Falcons defense dominated on ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 6, delivering a 24-14 win over Buffalo in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.
As Allen & Co. attempted to stage a comeback, they were doing so with the likes of Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers. The need for a top receiver was clear before, but it has become even more glaring as injuries mount.
While fixing that issue might not be possible at the trade deadline, the team can certainly try. Here are some trade targets for the Bills at the receiver spot heading into trade season.
Bills WR trade targets
A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
It’s hard to imagine Brown being on the move and it’s even harder to imagine the Eagles dealing him. The star receiver just inked a three-year contract extension with Philadelphia, meaning the salary cap reality is a major factor. However, disgruntled players have a way of making things happen and Brown certainly fits that mold.
Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders
As for the more realistic targets, Meyers headlines the bunch. The Raiders’ receiver requested a trade during the offseason after contract extension talks failed to progress and plays for a team that appears primed to miss the playoffs.
Meyers is set to hit free agency, meaning he is a pure rental from the trade market perspective. He has become somewhat of a forgotten man after posting his first 1,000-yard receiving season in 2024, further opening the door for a deal. The seventh-year pro is a good candidate to be on the move as Vegas shifts their focus to the youth in their receiver room.
Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints
New Orleans has been committed to rebuilding on the fly in recent years, making it unclear which direction they’ll opt for this offseason. However, the bill is coming due for Olave and Rashid Shaheed – who are both on contract extension watch at season’s end. Quarterback Spencer Rattler has been better than expected in his first full season as a starter, but is it enough to convince coach Kellen Moore to stay the course?
The Saints could instead opt to dive into the trade market and recoup some draft capital for Olave, who had a pair of concussions that limited him to eight games in 2024. With 1,000-yard seasons in two of his first three years, this is the type of receiver the Bills could use. Olave may not be the big body target, but he is certainly consistent and knows how to get open.
Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints
Unlike Olave, Shaheed is heading for free agency after the season. That reality could spell the end of his time in the Big Easy as the speedster could command a hefty payday in free agency. His presence could stretch the field in ways that the current group of Buffalo receivers can’t, making him an intriguing target ahead of the deadline.
Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans
Ridley’s contract situation could complicate matters, but the Titans waived the white flag on the season after firing Brian Callahan. The front office did not sign Ridley in free agency, meaning they have no connection to the receiver and could move on.
Tennessee would likely have to eat some money to facilitate a deal, however, both sides could benefit from this potential transaction. However, it’ll be important to see what becomes of the hamstring injury that forced Ridley out of action in Week 6.