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Bills on Verge of Landing Raiders Field-Stretcher WR for Josh Allen with Trade Deadline Approaching

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Buffalo, NY – October 2, 2025

The Buffalo Bills are on the cusp of making a major move at the NFL trade deadline. After a 4-0 start, the team is preparing to add a field-stretcher to balance Josh Allen’s passing attack.

Buffalo has thrived offensively, ranking second in points scored, but the lack of a true vertical weapon has been evident. Boundary receivers have combined for just 341 yards and one touchdown through four games.

With the trade deadline nearing, reports indicate that the Bills are finalizing talks with an AFC West team to acquire a proven playmaker. The deal would involve mid-round draft compensation and could be completed within days.

That player is Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who requested a trade before the season and is now seen as an ideal fit for Buffalo. On an expiring deal, Meyers has already logged 21 catches for 258 yards.

The proposed exchange would send a fifth-round pick to Las Vegas, giving Buffalo a receiver capable of stretching defenses and filling the void left by Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis last season.

 

For the Raiders, currently bottom of the AFC West, the move makes sense financially and strategically. They clear cap space, gain draft capital, and part ways with a veteran unlikely to stay long-term.

Offensive coordinator Joe Brady has hinted at expanding Joshua Palmer’s role in recent weeks, but adding Meyers would immediately elevate Buffalo’s depth chart and bring balance to the “everybody eats” philosophy.

If completed, the trade would mark the Bills’ second consecutive year making a deadline splash at receiver — but this time, the addition looks far more aligned with Josh Allen’s deep-ball strengths.

Steelers Add Two Former Packers Fan Favorites to Practice Squad To Strengthen Defense Ahead Of Browns Game
  PITTSBURGH – On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed two linebackers formerly with the Green Bay Packers for a workout session. The players invited were Michael Barrett and Isaiah Simmons, as the team looks to bolster its defensive unit ahead of upcoming games. Isaiah Simmons, selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson, has appeared in 84 games. He has recorded 329 tackles (226 solo, 103 assisted), 8.5 sacks (74 yards), 5 interceptions (127 yards), 2 interception touchdowns, 9 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. Simmons, who briefly signed with the Packers in 2025 but didn’t make the final roster, is known for his versatility and impressive speed. Michael Barrett, a 7th-round pick (240th overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan, has limited NFL experience. He has appeared in a few games on practice squads with teams like the Packers and Browns but has yet to record significant stats (0 tackles, sacks, or interceptions). At Michigan, Barrett had a standout final college season with 65 tackles, 3 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. Alex Highsmith, a key linebacker for the Steelers, suffered a high ankle sprain during the team’s Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 14, 2025. The injury sidelined him for Weeks 3 and 4, with an estimated recovery time of 4-6 weeks. While Highsmith was not placed on injured reserve to maintain roster flexibility, he is still recovering post-bye week and expected to return soon. However, the Steelers are seeking temporary replacements for the edge rusher position. The workouts with Barrett and Simmons reflect head coach Mike Tomlin’s cautious approach to adding depth to the defense, especially after releasing Ja’Whaun Bentley and losing Jon Rhattigan to the Raiders. Simmons, with his experience and athleticism, could be an ideal short-term option to support T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig. The Steelers have not yet announced any contract decisions regarding the two linebackers. SOURCE: https://x.com/FarabaughFB/status/1976031373946388722