The Buffalo Bills have fortified their draft assets for the upcoming 2024 NFL

 The Buffalo Bills have fortified their draft assets for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft by agreeing to terms on a trade sending offensive lineman Ryan Bates to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Pending a physical examination, the trade is set to be finalized on March 13th.

During his five-season tenure with the Bills, Bates showcased his versatility in 73 games, including 19 starts. Despite not securing a starting position in 2023, he contributed significantly across 17 games. With this trade, the Bills bolster their draft capital, amassing a total of 10 picks for the upcoming draft, pending any compensatory selections announced by the NFL later this month.

Here's a breakdown of the Bills' draft picks for 2024:

• First round: Own pick
• Second round: Own pick
• Fourth round: Own pick
• Fifth round: Own pick
• Fifth round: Acquired from Green Bay (via 2023 Rasul Douglas trade)
• Fifth round: Acquired from Chicago (pending physical for 2024 Ryan Bates trade)
• Sixth round: Own pick
• Sixth round: Acquired from Dallas (via 2023 NFL Draft trade), originally from Houston Texans (via 2023 NFL Draft trade)
• Sixth round: Acquired from Denver (via 2023 NFL Draft trade), originally from LA Rams (via 2021 NFL Draft trade)
• Seventh round: Own pick

The 2024 NFL Draft is slated to occur in Detroit from April 25th to 27th, offering an opportunity for teams to strengthen their rosters with new talent.