2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bills add Stefon Diggs replacement as four quarterbacks are taken in the Top-5 overall

The Buffalo Bills traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans on Wednesday. It will be interesting to see if the trade was an isolated move or the first domino to fall. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are a few others who have been rumored to be available. 

In today’s thought exercise, we make a handful of trades and explore how Buffalo goes about replacing its Pro Bowl pass-catcher. 

Without further ado, let’s kick this off!

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Teams without a first-round pick

33. Panthers – Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Carolina traded for Diontae Johnson this offseason after signing Adam Thielen, drafting Jonathan Mingo a year ago. Keon Coleman is a bit of a different skill set in that receiver room. The Panthers have done everything in their power this offseason to support Bryce Young and this continues that trend.

42. Texans – Brandon Fiske, DT, Florida State

Houston has done really well adding talent over the past few years. The play of C.J. Stroud certainly accelerates their timeline but they still have needs to fill on defense, including defensive tackle and cornerback. The Texans were one of the teams interested in Arik Armstead before he signed with the Jaguars.

54. Browns – Maason Smith, DT, LSU

Cleveland has never shied away from LSU products coming off an injury: safety Grant Delpit, cornerback Greedy Williams and linebacker Jacob Phillips. The Browns kept its interior defensive line together but the addition of Smith would give them a long view at the position. 

The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27 in Detroit. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly updated draft order and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.