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Buffalo Bills, Eagles Eye Edge Rushers in Draft

4/18/2026

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Summary

Bills Pursue Edge Rusher

The Buffalo Bills face an edge-rush need after 2025 third-round pick Landon Jackson played three games due to a knee injury and posted no stats.
The Bills plan to target edge rushers in the upcoming NFL Draft, with Texas A&M's Cashius Howell as a potential target.
The Philadelphia Eagles seek an edge rusher after Jaelan Phillips left for the Carolina Panthers and may rely on the 2026 draft class.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, the NFL introduced a new collective bargaining agreement that established a rookie wage scale, limiting salaries for drafted players. This change aimed to control team spending and promote competitive balance, impacting teams like the Buffalo Bills, who must now navigate financial constraints while addressing roster needs, such as filling the edge-rush position after Landon Jackson's injury.

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Bills Pursue Edge Rusher

The Buffalo Bills face an edge-rush need after 2025 third-round pick Landon Jackson played three games due to a knee injury and posted no stats.
The Bills plan to target edge rushers in the upcoming NFL Draft, with Texas A&M's Cashius Howell as a potential target.
The Philadelphia Eagles seek an edge rusher after Jaelan Phillips left for the Carolina Panthers and may rely on the 2026 draft class.

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