Josh Allen’s Mystery College Ally to Boost Bills’ Defense—Could This Be the Chiefs-Killer Move?!

Buffalo, NY – As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, October 26, 2025, following their bye week, quarterback Josh Allen is reportedly pushing for a strategic reunion with a college teammate to shore up the team’s beleaguered defense—with just two weeks until the NFL trade deadline on November 4. The Bills’ run defense has been a glaring liability, surrendering an average of 156.3 rushing yards per game (31st in the NFL), a weakness exposed in recent losses like the 23-20 defeat to the Patriots in Week 5 and the 24-14 loss to the Falcons in Week 6, where they managed just 34 points combined. Could this blast from Allen’s Wyoming past, armed with playoff wisdom from defeating the Chiefs, be the answer?

The Bills’ defensive line and linebacker corps need reinforcement, and a newly available option has sparked interest. According to ESPN, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson requested a trade on Thursday, and Fansided’s Brandon Ray would like to see the Bills trade for him. “Wilson currently has two years left on his deal that he has with the Bengals and it wouldn’t be a huge hit for a team to take on the contract if they trade for him,” Ray wrote. “The Bills need help at linebacker due to injuries and inconsistency through their six games. Let’s not forget as well that Wilson and Josh Allen played together at Wyoming, so there would be a little bit of familiarity.” The Bengals drafted Wilson in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he has played in 75 games for them over six seasons, recording 536 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 11 interceptions.

According to ESPN’s Ben Baby, Wilson was a key part of the Bengals’ turnaround in 2021. “Wilson has been a pivotal member of Cincinnati’s defense in the turnaround,” Baby wrote. “In 2021, two years after the Bengals had the worst record in the NFL, Wilson was a starter on a Cincinnati squad that reached the Super Bowl. In six seasons with the team, he has made 75 starts and totaled six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and 11 interceptions.” The Bengals’ rise was fueled by Joe Burrow, the No. 1 overall pick in 2020, who transformed the team after his stellar LSU season (5,671 yards, 60 TDs, 15-0).

Wilson could bring his Super Bowl experience to Buffalo, along with insights from defeating the Chiefs in the playoffs, just as the Bengals did in the 2021 AFC Championship game to reach the Super Bowl. The Bills and Chiefs have a storied rivalry, with Buffalo’s 38-20 win in the 2020 AFC Championship (Allen’s 206 passing yards, 2 TDs) adding fuel to this trade push. An anonymous source close to Allen boasted, “We crushed the Chiefs in that playoff run, and I’ve got the playbook to do it again. Buffalo’s ready to reignite that fire!” With the Bengals’ resurgence tied to Burrow, Wilson’s experience could be a game-changer against Kansas City.

Yet, the trade faces hurdles. The Bengals (2-5), wary of strengthening an AFC rival, may resist dealing with a playoff contender like the Bills. As Bills Mafia buzzes with #DefenseReunion (95K mentions on X), this move could redefine the season—or leave Allen’s college bond unfulfilled. Will the Bills dial Cincinnati and seal the deal?