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The Bills were interested in trading for Redskins FB Bryan Johnson, but it looks like he will be dealt to Chicago. Johnson, a restricted FA, signed an offer sheet with New Orleans that was matched by the Redskins. However, the offer sheet calls for an $800K roster bonus to be paid next Sunday, when a no-trade clause kicks in. The Redskins started shopping him shortly after matching the offer sheet, and the Bears apparently will get him after offering a 6th-round pick.
Though the Bills lost out on Johnson, the fact they were looking at possibly trading for him shows they wish to upgrade the position. I would think that they may look at the draft now to fill that need.
The details are reported here (requires registration):
The article states:
"A league source said the Washington Redskins will trade fullback Bryan Johnson to the Bears on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round draft choice. The Raiders and Bills were the other teams in the running for the hard-nosed Johnson."
Though the Bills lost out on Johnson, the fact they were looking at possibly trading for him shows they wish to upgrade the position. I would think that they may look at the draft now to fill that need.
The details are reported here (requires registration):
The article states:
"A league source said the Washington Redskins will trade fullback Bryan Johnson to the Bears on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round draft choice. The Raiders and Bills were the other teams in the running for the hard-nosed Johnson."
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