**Ex-NFL Star: Bills Trade Epenesa for Garrett?! Are They Crazy?!**
A former NFL receiver has sent Bills Mafia into a frenzy by suggesting a trade that would send defensive end A.J. Epenesa to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for superstar Myles Garrett! The proposal has sparked fierce debate, with fans questioning the logic and feasibility of such a move.
The suggestion comes as the Buffalo Bills have re-signed A.J. Epenesa to a two-year deal[1][2]. The contract has a base value of $7 million in the first season and can be worth up to $20 million[1]. Epenesa had his best season as a pro in 2023, where he tied his career-high in sacks (6.5) and set career-highs in tackles (20), passes defended (8), and INTs (2)[2].
While Epenesa is a solid contributor, the former receiver argues that acquiring Garrett would elevate the Bills’ defense to Super Bowl-caliber.
Here’s why this proposal is so controversial:
* **Garrett’s Superstar Status:** Myles Garrett is one of the premier pass rushers in the NFL, consistently ranking among the league leaders in sacks and quarterback pressures.
* **Epenesa’s Potential vs. Garrett’s Proven Performance:** While Epenesa is a valuable player, he doesn’t possess Garrett’s proven track record of dominance.
* **Bills’ Draft Capital:** A possible trade scenario suggests that the Bills would need to offer the Browns 2025 first-round pick (No. 30), second-round pick (No. 62), fourth-round pick, 2026 first-round pick, and DE A.J. Epenesa[5].
While the Bills have signed Epenesa, trading away valuable draft picks for a player like Garrett, that they haven’t had since Josh Allen was drafted, could address their achilles heel in the lack of pass rush[3]. The Bills Mafia is divided, with some believing that acquiring Garrett would be worth the cost, while others argue that the team would be giving up too much for a single player[3].