Bills Acquire Safety Amani Hooker From Titans
Buffalo sends a 2027 second-round pick to Tennessee for the veteran safety and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
The Buffalo Bills are acquiring safety Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans, giving up a 2027 second-round pick in exchange for Hooker and a 2027 fifth-round pick. The trade was reported by Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.
Why it matters
Hooker leads the NFL with five interceptions this season, adding a playmaker to Buffalo's secondary. The deal also shows Buffalo willing to spend future draft capital to upgrade its defense now.
Hooker has 17 career interceptions and 52 tackles this season, including five picks that lead the NFL. The source does not detail his role or snap count under the new team.
The players
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football franchise in the NFL's AFC East division and the acquiring team in this trade.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional football franchise in the NFL's AFC South division and the team trading Hooker away.
Amani Hooker
Amani Hooker is a 28-year-old NFL safety who played college football at Iowa and has spent his career with Tennessee.
The details
Hooker, 28, spent his entire eight-year career with Tennessee after being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft out of the University of Iowa. He is under contract through the 2028 season.
Timeline
2019: Tennessee selects Hooker in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
November 10, 2026: Ian Rapoport reports the trade on Tuesday.
2027: Buffalo sends its second-round pick and receives a fifth-round pick.
Season Trajectory
Mid-season deals like this one show contenders trading future draft capital for immediate defensive help. Buffalo's move to add a league-leading interceptor reflects that pattern.
Fantasy managers tracking interception props may want to watch Hooker's role in Buffalo's secondary. Hooker's contract runs through 2028, so he is not a short-term rental for Buffalo.
The takeaway
Buffalo's willingness to surrender a 2027 second-round pick signals a push for immediate defensive improvement. Hooker's league-leading five interceptions give the Bills a proven ball-hawk for the rest of the season and beyond.
Further reading
For more on the Bills' roster moves, see Buffalo Football coverage.
