The Buffalo Bills are expected to seek some help for their wide receiving corps ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, but one big target may now be off the table.
The Bills have struggled to get consistent production out of their receivers this season, leading to reports that the team is looking into adding another pass-catcher for quarterback Josh Allen. Though the Bills have been connected to several receivers, Tennessee Titans pass-catcher Calvin Ridley emerged as one of the most accomplished targets.
But Ridley may be out of reach, a new report revealed.
Titans Not Looking to Trade Calvin Ridley
The struggling Titans are expected to be sellers at this week’s trade deadline as they look to gather draft assets for an expected rebuild. Ridley is seen as one of the top potential targets, an accomplished 31-year-old receiver with 404 career receptions for 5,665 yards and 40 touchdowns.
Despite the potential return they could get for Ridley, ESPN’s Turron Davenport reported on Sunday that the Titans are expected to hang onto the receiver.
“The #Titans are not shopping Calvin Ridley as some reports are saying,” Davenport shared in a post on X. “Confirmed with multiple team sources that is not the case. They have, however, received calls about Ridley and other players.”
Davenport’s report seemed to close the door on speculation that the Titans would be willing to part ways with Ridley for a good return. NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport had reported just a day earlier that the Titans were willing to listen to offers.
“Several playoff-bound teams have a need at WR, and Ridley, still just 30, could be had for the right price,” Rapoport wrote on Saturday. “He is currently battling a hamstring issue, which could complicate things, as could his $23 million due this year, of which most comes in his base salary. There are ways to handle a big salary, though, and trades can always happen if both sides want to do a deal.”
Bills Have Other Potential Targets
With the new report closing the door on rumors the Bills could target Ridley, there are several other receivers expected to hit the trade block that they could pursue.
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on Saturday that the Bills already made calls on two other wide receivers.
âThe Bills were one of the teams that inquired in recent weeks about Saints WR Chris Olave. New Orleans is still expected to retain its top wideout,â Russini wrote. âThe Raiders have fielded calls from the Steelers and Bills on WR Jakobi Meyers, but Las Vegas has set a high price.â
The Bills could have other needs at the trade deadline, especially after a pair of devastating injuries to the defense. The team lost defensive tackle Ed Oliver to a torn bicep that is expected to keep him out for the rest of the regular season, with a potential return at the start of the playoffs.
On Sunday, the team lost defensive end Michael Hoecht to a season-ending torn Achilles. Hoecht made his debut in last week’s win over the Carolina Panthers after serving a six-game suspension, leading an aggressive pass rush.
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