No. Myles Garrett is NOT the Answer for the Buffalo Bills. Here's Why.

Myles Garrett might be a blue cheese guy, but that doesn’t mean he should be a Buffalo Bill.

On February 3rd, Garrett officially requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, immediately sparking speculation about where he might land next. Naturally, his name is now linked to nearly every contending team in the NFL, including the Buffalo Bills.

And I hear the arguments:

• Yes, the Bills need another elite pass rusher.

• Yes, Garrett is one of the most dominant defensive players in the league.

• Yes, he’s a generational talent.

On paper, it seems like a no-brainer. But when you take a closer look at the logistics, things get a little more complicated.

Myles Garrett Is an Absolute Beast—The Numbers Prove It

To fully understand why the hype around Garrett is so strong, let’s take a look at his career numbers (courtesy of Pro Football Reference).

Through 117 career games (eight seasons), Garrett has racked up:

• 102.5 sacks

• 250 solo tackles

• 20 forced fumbles

That comes out to 0.87 sacks per game and 2.14 solo tackles per game—elite production by any standard.

Garrett is the type of player who can single-handedly disrupt an offense, something the Bills could certainly use on their defensive line. But there’s one major issue: Buffalo’s salary cap situation.

The Big Issue: The Bills’ Salary Cap & Trade Cost

The Bills are already projected to be about $14 million over the 2025 salary cap. That means acquiring Garrett wouldn’t just require clearing massive cap space—it would also likely cost a significant amount of draft capital and/or a key player like Greg Rousseau.

This isn’t just about whether Garrett is talented enough to help Buffalo (he clearly is). It’s about whether the Bills can afford him without completely gutting their roster.

And even if they could, there’s another factor at play:

• NFL teams rarely trade superstar players within the same conference.

• The reasoning? Minimizing the chance of facing that player in the playoffs.

• If the Browns decide to move Garrett, they would likely prefer to send him to an NFC team over Buffalo.

The odds are already stacked against the Bills before you even consider the long-term implications of such a trade.

This Has “Von Miller 2.0” Vibes—And Not in a Good Way

Let’s address the Von Miller comparison.

I’ll admit it—recency bias is playing a role in my skepticism.

Miller was 33 years old when the Bills signed him. Garrett is only 29—a big difference in football years.

But the problem isn’t Garrett’s age—it’s the risk versus reward.

Trading for Garrett would likely mean:

1. Giving up Rousseau or another key player

2. Losing valuable draft capital

3. Committing serious financial resources

That’s a huge investment for a team that already has pressing needs elsewhere, like:

• Rebuilding the secondary

• Deciding whether to extend James Cook (a topic for another day)

Garrett isn’t the missing piece that fixes Buffalo’s biggest weaknesses.

The Only Way This Works…

There’s really only one realistic path where Buffalo lands Garrett—if Cleveland completely loses leverage and is forced to offload him for pennies on the dollar.

And even then, Buffalo’s cap situation makes it an uphill battle.

If Brandon Beane can somehow pull off a miracle and make this work, trust me, I’m all for it.

Make it make sense, and I’d love to see Myles Garrett in Buffalo.

But as it stands? It’s just not realistic.

The Betting Odds Paint a Clear Picture

If you need further proof that this trade is a longshot, just take a look at the latest betting odds (via DraftKings):

• Commanders: +350

• Eagles: +500

• Browns: +550

• Bills: +550

The Bills have the same odds of landing Garrett as the Browns do of keeping him—which tells you everything you need to know.

While the idea of Garrett in Buffalo is enticing, it remains more of a dream than an actual possibility.

So the real question is: Will the Bills take a blockbuster swing, or will they pursue more realistic options to strengthen their roster?

Go Bills.

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