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NFL·TRANSACTION·April 25, 2026 12:07 PM ET

Bills, Raiders swap picks to open Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

Raiders now on clock for No. 101 pick.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 251 min read
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What happened: The Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders traded draft positions at the start of Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Las Vegas now holds the No. 101 overall selection and is on the clock. The move kicks off what reporters called the most chaotic single-pick swap in NFL history.

Why it matters: This trade enables both teams to pursue targeted players in Round 4 amid remaining quarterback prospects like those eyed for Day 3. For the Raiders, fresh off selecting Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall, it bolsters late-round roster building. It underscores the draft's fluidity after top QBs Carson Beck and Drew Allar went early.

What to watch: Monitor the Raiders' choice at No. 101 and potential follow-up trades on Day 3.

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