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Retired All-Pro Proposes DB Trade Target That Would Be ‘Overkill’ for Buffalo Bills

One-time All-Pro offensive tackle Terron Armstead recently divulged on CBS who he believes would be the perfect fit for the Buffalo Bills in a trade prior to the NFL's deadline on November 10.

By John Green · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Terron Armstead proposed that the Buffalo Bills pursue a trade for Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.
Armstead called the prospect of James joining the Bills defense "overkill" due to his versatile playmaking and leadership.
Derwin James Jr. is currently recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3 against Buffalo.

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Former All-Pro offensive tackle Terron Armstead suggested on CBS' Just Football that the Buffalo Bills should trade for Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. before the November 10 deadline. Armstead stated that adding James to Buffalo's defense would almost be "overkill" for the team.

Bills On SI notes that Buffalo's defense under coordinator Jim Leonhard has struggled despite a 5-1 start. However, James' high salary and an ongoing hamstring injury—which head coach Jim Harbaugh warned could result in an injured reserve stint—could complicate any potential trade.

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Retired All-Pro Proposes DB Trade Target That Would Be ‘Overkill’ for Buffalo Bills

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