As Kansas City has dominated the AFC in recent years, no team has been tortured more than the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo has won the East five years in a row and has won either 11 or 13 games all five seasons — Kansas City has eliminated Buffalo four times in the postseason, including twice in the AFC Championship. The Bills signed future Hall of Famer Von Miller to a massive deal ahead of the 2022 season in hopes of giving the team a dominant force off the edge. Instead, Miller has made just 11 starts across three seasons — all of which came in his first season — and has failed to make a big impact.
Trading for Myles Garrett could be what the team needs to finally break through in the AFC. With Miller likely to be released this offseason, the Bills will have additional cap space to help pay Garrett. The current Cleveland Brown star has tallied at least 14.0 sacks four seasons in a row and would provide Buffalo with a talent that could single-handedly change the hierarchy within the conference.
Washington Commanders
No team outperformed its expectations last season more than Washington. With a new head coach (Dan Quinn) and quarterback (Jayden Daniels) in place, the Commanders figured to be a few years away from competing with the elite NFC teams. Instead, Daniels and Quinn turned the franchise around immediately. 12 wins and a run to the NFC Championship Game have altered the timeline in D.C. Now, the Commanders are a prime candidate to go all-in this offseason. It wasn’t long ago that the team traded its two high-profile edge rushers. Montez Sweat was sent to Chicago, Chase Young was traded to San Francisco, and Washington was left needing talent at DE. With a ton of cap space, a contending team, and a need at the position, Washington could be the perfect fit for Garrett.
Chicago Bears
On the heels of a miserable season, the Bears have boosted the morale of their locker room and fan base with the hiring of Ben Johnson. With a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, there is reason to believe Chicago will be an improved team in 2025. The NFC North produced three playoff teams — Detroit, Minnesota, and Green Bay — so a one-year turnaround will not be simple. However, the addition of a stud like Garrett could expedite the process. Montez Sweat is a good but not great player. With that being said, Garrett’s presence would likely boost Sweat’s production as opposing teams would focus on slowing down the former Defensive Player of the Year. The Bears have a lot of cap space and extra draft capital. General Manager Ryan Poles has pulled off a few big trades in his short tenure, could landing Garrett be the next swing?
Los Angeles Chargers
This may seem like a weird fit on the surface but hear us out. There is a chance, albeit a small one, that both Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack are not on the Chargers next season. Mack is a free agent and while the team is said to want him back, there is always a chance he leaves for a bigger deal. Meanwhile, Los Angeles could save a ton of money by moving on from Bosa. The high-paid edge rusher has struggled to stay healthy the past three seasons and hasn’t recorded more than 6.5 sacks since 2021. If LA can retain Mack and acquire Garrett to replace Bosa, it will have a terrifying duo for other teams to deal with.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay’s top priority may be finding a true No. 1 wide receiver. However, why not try to acquire arguably the league’s best defensive player? All four teams in the NFC North need to stock their roster with as much talent as possible. Detroit’s offense is elite, the Vikings boast one of the best WR duos in the league, and the Bears just hired one of the top offensive minds in the game to lead their program. Garrett would not only increase Green Bay’s chances of winning the North, but he would elevate the Pack’s chance of returning to the Super Bowl. Garrett would be the perfect addition to Green Bay’s young, talented roster.
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