Bills remake roster with blockbusters

The Buffalo Bills shook up their roster with two separate blockbuster trades Friday, dealing starting receiver Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams and acquiring receiver Jordan Matthews from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for cornerback Ronald Darby. The Bills also acquired cornerback E.J. Gaines from the Rams. Buffalo continued stockpiling 2018 draft picks by getting a second-round selection from Los Angeles and a third-rounder from the Eagles. The Bills dealt a sixth-round pick to the Rams as part of the Watkins trade. The moves were made a day after Buffalo opened its pre-season with a 17-10 loss to Minnesota. The shakeup continues an off-season overhaul under new coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane.