Buffalo Bills: Where are the starters from the 2018 offense now?

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Nov 4, 2018; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) blocks makes a block as quarterback Nathan Peterman (2) runs the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half against the Chicago Bears at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Left Tackle: Dion Dawkins

The only holdover from the 2018 opener the Shnow Man has become a fan favorite and a damn good left tackle in Buffalo. Dawkins inked a 4 year 60 million dollar extension before the 2020 season and looks to anchor the Bills left side for the foreseeable future. Dawkins enters his 5th season yet to miss a game for the Bills and is a perfect representation for this era of Bills football.

Left Guard: Vlad Ducasse

Vlad Ducasse was the opposite of a fan favorite and the coaching staff’s tendency to give Ducasse most of the load at left guard was a major point of contention among the fanbase. Ducasse wouldn’t make it through the 3 year 3.3 million dollar contract he signed in 2017. He was able to stay on the team long enough to make it to training camp in 2019 but he too would be cut before the 2019 season could begin.

Center: Ryan Groy

Ryan Groy fell out of favor in Buffalo and was benched after 6 starts in 2018. Groy like many others already mentioned is currently a free agent. He started 6 games for the Bills in 2018 before spending the past 2 seasons as a member of the Chargers, making 3 spot starts in 2020.

Right Guard: John Miller

A third-round pick of the Bills in 2015, John Miller signed with Cincinnati in 2019 after the conclusion of his rookie contract. Miller is one of a few guys from the 2018 offense to be on an NFL roster heading into the 2021 season. Miller started 14 games for the Panthers last year and for the second straight offseason, he has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers. Miller will look to bolster their offensive line in 2021.

Right Tackle: Jordan Mills

The Bills signed Jordan Mills after he was released by the Bears during the 2015 season. Mills worked hard and was rewarded when he re-signed on a two-year free-agent deal with Buffalo in 2017. Mills was never a great player but he held down Buffalo’s right tackle spot for 4 years and made 53 starts.

After his deal was up in 2019 he signed a one-year contract with Miami but was cut before the season started. Since then Mills has mostly floated around on practice squads with stops in Arizona, Dallas, and Baltimore, but Mills hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since 2019.

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