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The two thousand twenty six NFL trade deadline is making waves, and the biggest ripple just hit Jacksonville. The Jaguars landed safety Jessie Bates III, while Chicago pulled off a blockbuster grab of Jeffery Simmons and the Colts moved on from both Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. The league is reshaping itself in real time.
Speaking of Jacksonville beating someone to the punch — the Bills were eyeing that same trade market and got there a step too late. Buffalo is still actively scanning for reinforcements, so don't count them out of making a move before the deadline window slams shut. This franchise has championship ambitions and they know it.
And tonight those Bills get their next shot to prove it, heading into Monday Night Football against the Vikings in Week nine. CBS Sports analyst Will Brinson has his best bets and player props out now, and FanDuel is offering bonus bets for new signups ahead of kickoff. Buffalo versus Minnesota under the lights — this one has stakes written all over it.
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