When the Buffalo Bills traded defensive tackle Marcell Dareus to the Jacksonville Jaguars in late October, the thought of potentially facing off against the 27-year-old in a playoff game in January likely didn’t cross their minds.

That’s exactly what’s going to happen. The Bills and Jaguars meet this Sunday in a wild-card round matchup that will double as Buffalo’s first playoff appearance of the 21st century.

While Dareus has been solid, Bills coach Sean McDermott still feels as though the team made the right decision to trade the defensive lineman. While speaking to the media on Wednesday morning, McDermott talked about Dareus,.

“We made the decision that was right for our team,” McDermott said. “We’ve moved on, and I’m sure he’s moved on. We wish him all the best. It seems like he’s playing at a high level in that defense.”

Dareus has played well in the Jaguars’ defense. The former Alabama defensive tackle has been a role player for Jacksonville. While he’s only started one game, he’s made the most out of his opportunities and recorded 21 tackles and one sack in nine games.

Buffalo fans know Dareus has talent, which has never been brought into question. However, his commitment to the Bills’ new regime was.

When asked if Dareus had bought into Buffalo’s new system in August, general manager Brandon Beane replied with three words: “I don’t know.” McDermott said that he wasn’t sure if Dareus was fully “on the bus” in late September. The defensive tackles’ apparent lack of commitment resulted in his eventual departure.

As McDermott said, both Dareus and Buffalo have “moved on” from the trade, which seemingly benefited both sides. The Jaguars received a solid nose tackle who has slotted in nicely on their dominant defensive line. The Bills received a late-round draft pick and a whole bunch of cap space.

Ultimately, both Jacksonville and Buffalo are in the playoffs. Neither team can complain.