NFL Insider reveals MAJOR Bills trade update... This is HUGE

An NFL insider just dropped a major trade update and it has huge implications for the Buffalo Bills. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on the availability of an offensive weapon that if he were to be traded to Buffalo would make the Bills already potent offense that much stronger. So what are the odds that the Bills go out and trade for this guy and what would it cost to go and get him? Let's talk about it. So welcome everybody to Bills Digest. I'm Ben Volker, and here at Bills Digest, we've got you covered with all things related to the Buffalo Bills. So if you don't want to miss a thing, you know what to do. Go ahead, hit subscribe so that you can stay up to date on all Bills content just like this. And the trade deadline is rapidly approaching. It will be here before we know it. So, of course, these trade rumors are only going to get louder and louder throughout the upcoming weeks. and the most recent one that we have to report on today is Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reporting that the Jaguars may trade for Brian Thomas Jr. before the deadline. Here is what Jeremy Fowler tweeted out today. He said, multiple league execs believe Jacksonville will seriously consider trading Brian Thomas Jr. at the deadline now that his role has decreased in Jacksonville's offense, which is a huge piece on the board for any wide receiver needy team out there and of course it's been a conversation for the years the bills need as much help at the wide receiver position as as they can get so we will dive into all of this brian thomas news in just a second but real quick i've got to let you guys know that today's video is sponsored by Kalshi and on Kalshi you are trading directly against other users not the house like traditional sports books you're buying yes or no contracts on the outcome of events across sports politics or even the weather for example right now in Kalshi here is the game that i am looking at as a bills fan because the bills are on by but there are still some very important games to keep an eye on most importantly this seahawks chiefs game the seahawks can do the bills a massive favor by beating the chiefs on sunday night which would be a huge huge boost in the Bills quest to win the one seed this year and I'm all in on the Seahawks on this one because if they're going to win they are going to need their best weapon on offense that's right I'm talking of course about Jackson Smith and Jigba I've got him going for two touchdowns in this contest on Sunday night which is only a 10% chance and if uh Jackson Smith-Njigba does go for two plus touchdowns and you place $25 you could win 261 dollars in return so if you are interested in trying out Kalshi you can use the link in the description trade 25 dollars with code digest NFL and get 55 dollars added to your account instantly thank you once again to Kalshi for sponsoring today's video now let's talk about what is going on with Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville because this is what Jeremy Fowler said on uh sports center today this morning he said brian thomas jr immensely talented but i've talked to several teams who believe he could be dealt over the next few weeks so brian thomas's name is very firmly in trade conversation it was in trade conversation last year when he was not playing up to his rookie level standard and it's only gotten louder this year and jeremy fowler he mentioned the role collapse of Brian Thomas in Jacksonville it's become very very apparent over the last two weeks because over the last two weeks he has had no catches only 15 snaps he was essentially benched throughout the entire trip out to London for the Jaguars these past two weeks against the Eagles and then against Houston so it looks like his time in Jacksonville is at an end They have no use for Brian Thomas in their offense. They're all in on Jacoby Myers and Parker Washington. Those are their guys. Brian Thomas is a thing of the past. You go ahead and take a look at what he's done this year. And if you told me that three years into Brian Thomas's career that he would be putting up these numbers through six games, I would have told you that something that that this is not right, that this is not Brian Thomas. This must be a different Brian Thomas Jr. Because only nine receptions, 105 yards, and one touchdown. That is so shocking compared to the guy we saw back his rookie season in 2024 when he was putting up these numbers. He was one of the best receivers in the league in 2024. And now you flash forward three years later, he's only getting 15 snaps in a game. that is so hard to fathom but I mean you take all that into account you take all that into consideration yeah it's no wonder that the that the Jaguars are are going to try and get what they can out of Brian Thomas while they still can because his value is only going to go down in Jacksonville and that raises the question what should the Bills give up an offer for Brian Thomas jr that is the big question on everybody's minds here in Buffalo is it worth it to trade for Brian Thomas Jr. if we are getting this guy that showed up in 2024 then it is a hundred percent yes without a doubt they were in trade talks with Jacksonville last year for this very guy and last year i mean that's completely different but you're looking at a hundred percent yes that the Bills should have made that trade if you asked me last year now this year when you look at this version of Brian Thomas Jr. things get a little different I think baseline to start we have to look at this most recent trade between the Texans and the Cardinals the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade because this tells us a lot about what the market is for Brian Thomas Jr. right now you take a look at this because there are a lot of similarities between Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brian Thomas Jr. they were the same draft class they both have that same high potential high ceiling that we've seen in the NFL in the past we've seen it even more actually with Brian Thomas than we have with Marvin Harrison up to this point and you look at what the Texans gave up here a second round pick and a seventh round pick for Marvin Harrison Jr. and a sixth round pick in return and it's that second round pick that sticks out to me and if if the Bills if that same asking price for the Jaguars is a second round pick that I think it's it's a no way Jose for the Bills on this one no way I would want the Bills to give up a second round pick for this guy that is just way way too too too much of a ask for the Bills especially considering he's had zero catches in both of his past two games even Marvin Harrison was producing at least somewhat up to that point this is is not even worth considering a second round pick now I did see one trade proposal that was a little bit intriguing it was if they could acquire him for a third round pick with maybe a late round throw in as well that the Bills should absolutely consider making that move I'm on the fence about this like i said it's hard to justify giving up a top three round pick i think for a receiver that has made absolutely zero impact in his last two games if the bills are betting on the fact that they can get that receiver that we saw in 2024 then maybe they do consider doing this but i think that there are a lot of receiver needy teams out there i'm thinking about the chiefs i'm thinking about the 49ers that are in contention to win the Super Bowl like the Bills that might go for it and overpay for Brian Thomas Jr. and give up that second round pick like Houston did for Marvin Harrison. I could see that. And then the other thing that I think of, can you take a look at the Bills depth chart here? And it is very clear that our weak spot is on defense. You don't even have to take a look at the depth chart. You can just watch the games to know that. But even with DJ Moore's injury which has really been a bummer for this wide receiver core they have been pretty solid but and then you take a look at the defense here and you say if they are going to go out and make a trade at before this trade deadline it's got to be on this defensive side of things 100% whether it is a cornerback whether it's a safety whether it's a linebacker it's got to be on defense because the reality is you hope DJ Moore is back and healthy sooner rather than later but in his place Keon Coleman has been very good believe it or not Khalil Shakir he knows his role he's produced in that role I would like to see maybe Skylar Bell get a little more action I would like to see Josh Palmer clean up the drops but if the Bills receiver room gets healthy and stays healthy with DJ Moore in there I don't think there is a very pressing need for Brian Thomas Jr. and I do think that if the Bills are going to go out there and make a trade it should be on the defensive side of things I completely agree with this sentiment here but I want to hear from you guys what do you think about this potential Brian Thomas Jr. trade to the Buffalo Bills do you think that yes the Bills should go out and make this trade no matter the price we've seen what he can do in 2024 do you think no or do you excuse me do you think yes but only if it's for a later round pick I'm talking not even third round fourth round fifth round pick which I don't even think that they would be able to pull off I like I said there are other receiver needy teams that would make this trade before that or do you think no it's not worth it to go and get Brian Thomas Jr. at all that they should focus on the defensive side of things you already know where I stand they should focus on defense that is my pick for this one if you agree leave a like on this video and let me know and if you disagree let me know in the comments why as well so that's all we got for today on the Brian Thomas front of things stay tuned here at Bills Digest we'll have a ton more content coming your way throughout the bye week and of course leading up to that big Ravens game next Sunday so keep it right here on Bills Digest for more of that as always thanks for watching and of course go Bills