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Bills stockpile picks while moving out of first round in NFL Draft

On Thursday night, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane completed three trades, moving the team entirely out of the first round of the NFL Draft to stockpile additional selections.
Beane has frequently employed this strategy to accumulate draft capital, having traded back in the first round twice within the past three years to secure more picks.
The organization moved down from the 26th overall pick by trading with the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans, ultimately adding mid-round depth across multiple rounds.
Buffalo now holds nine selections including four among the top 125 picks, with the team's next selection scheduled for the second round on Friday at 7 p.m.
With new offensive coordinator Joe Brady and a defensive switch to a 3-4 scheme, Beane faces pressure to deliver after investing in receiver DJ Moore last month.

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