When a star is “sacrificed” to save the system — is it strategy, or a sign of internal cracks in Buffalo?
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A pre-deadline trade prediction has sparked buzz around Buffalo, suggesting the Bills could send tight end Dawson Knox to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for cornerback Mike Jackson to strengthen their struggling secondary.
Week 5’s loss to the Patriots exposed major defensive issues, as Stefon Diggs torched the Bills’ secondary with 10 catches for 146 yards. It was a clear wake-up call for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
According to Josh Weil of Pro Football Network, the move would benefit both sides. Jackson is currently ranked as the 11th-best cornerback in the NFL by PFN’s CBi grading system, earning an impressive 89.1 (B+).
Meanwhile, with Dalton Kincaid emerging as a breakout star and rookie Jackson Hawes proving reliable as a TE2, Buffalo could afford to part ways with Knox — even though he’s been a trusted target for Josh Allen.
On the other hand, Jackson has become a steady defensive force for the Panthers, recording 76 tackles and two interceptions last season, and adding 19 tackles and one pick through five games this year.
If this trade materializes, it could reshape Buffalo’s defense and demonstrate the team’s commitment to patching up critical weaknesses before the playoff push.
Bills fans — how would you feel if Knox were traded for cornerback help?
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