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Bills Trade Up to Draft Josh Allen After QB Apologized for Racist Tweets

The Buffalo Bills found an opportunity to get their franchise quarterback by trading up to select Josh Allen out of Wyoming with the No. 7 overall pick.

Buffalo Bills

Introducing the newest Buffalo Bill. Welcome to the family, @JoshAllenQB! ud83dude4c #GoBills https://t.co/VHiROpFL5n

Originally slotted to have the 12th choice, the Bills made a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to climb up five spots.

Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle provided details of the trade between Buffalo and Tampa Bay:

Aaron Wilson

Bills drafted Josh Allen at No.