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Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips immediately jumps off the page, having begun his NFL career with the Bills. With Kirk Cousins now lost for the season due to an Achilles injury last weekend, it’s possible the Vikings find more reason to open their roster up to trade suitors. Phillips is a 1-tech DT who was a beloved, high-quality teammate who meshed well with Buffalo’s defense. He knows the system fairly well, even if McDermott’s defense is different from former defensive coordinator/assistant head coach Leslie Frazier.
If not Phillips, the idea of adding Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne would certainly move the needle. While likely a pipe dream, given Payne’s talent and what it would cost to bring him in, it’s still a worthy mention. The Commanders chose today to move on from Montez Sweat and Chase Young, in what appears to be a cap flush and move towards rebuilding for 2024. McDermott and Commanders head coach Ron Rivera go way back, and if Rivera is willing to move on from Young for a mid-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers, there’s no telling what he’d consider for Payne. In a way similar to Jones, Payne is a scheme-versatile 3-tech who can also dominate as a 1-tech defensive tackle. But, for sure, a likely pipe dream fit for Mario. Payne’s current 4-year $90 million contract alone makes his journey to a Bills uniform a mountain to climb.
Will Buffalo Bills make a last-minute trade for DT help? - Buffalo Rumblings
If not Phillips, the idea of adding Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne would certainly move the needle. While likely a pipe dream, given Payne’s talent and what it would cost to bring him in, it’s still a worthy mention. The Commanders chose today to move on from Montez Sweat and Chase Young, in what appears to be a cap flush and move towards rebuilding for 2024. McDermott and Commanders head coach Ron Rivera go way back, and if Rivera is willing to move on from Young for a mid-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers, there’s no telling what he’d consider for Payne. In a way similar to Jones, Payne is a scheme-versatile 3-tech who can also dominate as a 1-tech defensive tackle. But, for sure, a likely pipe dream fit for Mario. Payne’s current 4-year $90 million contract alone makes his journey to a Bills uniform a mountain to climb.
Will Buffalo Bills make a last-minute trade for DT help? - Buffalo Rumblings
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