Bills reportedly looking to fill sneaky position need ahead of deadline

Adam Schefter reports that the Buffalo Bills could be in the market for a linebacker.

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Buffalo Bills are running out of time to acquire additional talent ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the team has shown interest in an AFC North linebacker.

Cincinnati Bengal Logan Wilson appears to be available for trade, after being benched in favor of rookie Barrett Carter. Schefter reports that the Bills are one of three teams that "have expressed some interest in Wilson," along with the Cowboys and Colts.

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Wilson was a third round pick by the Bengals back in 2020, and has since started 65 games, recording 541 total tackles, 11 interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, and 5.5 sacks.

Cincinnati Bengals LB Logan Wilson celebrates after recovering a fumble in the NFL Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Shaq Thompson is currently dealing with a hamstring injury that's causing him to miss Buffalo's matchup against Kansas City.

Meanwhile, Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard have both practiced in full all week, but are dealing with pectoral and ankle injuries respectively. Furthermore, Thompson and Milano will both be free agents this offseason, while Wilson has two years remaining on his current contract.

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While wide receiver, cornerback, or defensive tackle might be more pressing needs, Buffalo may need reinforcements at linebacker to solve both short and long term problems.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano reacts after his interception with linebacker Terrel Bernard | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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