What happened: The Buffalo Bills agreed to acquire safety Amani Hooker and a fifth-round draft pick from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a second-round selection. The transaction sends the veteran starter to Buffalo ahead of the league's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Why it matters: Buffalo fortifies its secondary for the second half of the season, leading the AFC at 7-1 following a 23-6 win over Minnesota. For Tennessee, parting with Hooker continues a roster pivot toward future draft capital amid a 1-7 campaign.
By the numbers: Hooker has made 52 tackles with 5 interceptions in 2026 through 7 games. Buffalo stands at 7-1 through 8 games on a four-game winning streak, while Tennessee sits at 1-7 through 8 games.
What to watch: Hooker enters Buffalo's defensive backfield rotation as the Bills prepare for Week 11. Tennessee will reconfigure its safety depth chart for the remainder of the regular season.