The Bills made a blockbuster move Friday, sending former first-round pick Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams along with a 2018 sixth-round pick in exchange for CB E.J. Gaines and a second-round pick in next year’s draft.
It was a move that no one was expecting, but its clear Buffalo’s front office is going to shape this roster in the image they believe will bring sustained success. On Friday, a day after their preseason opener, the Bills made a blockbuster move sending former first-round pick Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams along with a 2018 sixth-round pick in exchange for CB E.J. Gaines and a second-round pick in next year’s draft.
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Watkins, who has had a pair of foot surgeries to repair a Jones fracture, led the team in receptions Thursday night against the Vikings. He will be reunited in Los Angeles with Robert Woods and likely fill their number one receiver role. Read More
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– Six things to know about new Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines (Democrat & Chronicle)
– Short and long term benefits of trades led Bills to pull the trigger (BuffaloBills.com)
– Bills trade Sammy Watkins and Ronald Darby in massive shakeup (WHEC)
– Blockbuster: Bills trade Sammy Watkins to Rams, Ronald Darby dealt to Eagles (Democrat & Chronicle)
– Bills trades leaves club loaded for 2018 NFL draft (BuffaloBills.com)
– Bills acquire WR Jordan Matthews & 3rd-round pick from Eagles for Darby (BuffaloBills.com)
– 5 Bills draft picks who became stars – for other NFL teams (Democrat & Chronicle)
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