There's some guaranteed change on the Buffalo Bills' offensive line this season. Former starter David Edwards broke the market with his contract for the New Orleans Saints. It leaves a hole on the offensive line, and the Bills have done little to address it.
Entering training camp here in the next couple of months, there's plenty of players competing for roles, but who makes the cut?
Name (Position) | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Dion Dawkins (T) | 6-5 | 320 |
Spencer Brown (T) | 6-8 | 311 |
Connor McGovern (C/G) | 6-6 | 318 |
O'Cyrus Torrence (G) | 6-5 | 330 |
Alec Anderson (C/G) | 6-5 | 305 |
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (C/G) | 6-4 | 315 |
Tylan Grable (T/G) | 6-5 | 313 |
Chase Lundt (T) | 6-7 | 304 |
Nick Broeker (G) | 6-4 | 305 |
Travis Clayton (T) | 6-7 | 303 |
Austin Corbett (C/G) | 6-4 | 306 |
Lloyd Cushenberry (C) | 6-4 | 315 |
Jude Bowry (T/G) | 6-5 | 314 |
Ar'Maj Reed-Adams (G) | 6-5 | 314 |
In the spirit of this positional battle series, we keep the same number of players at each position as the 2025 Buffalo Bills did. Last season, the team carried 9 offensive linemen. There's a hard fight at the bottom of this group for the final spot where a 10th lineman could sneak in. Entering training camp, we'll still stick with 9, but much can change in the oncoming weeks.
Dion Dawkins - LT
Dion Dawkins is one of the NFL's most prolific offensive linemen. His presence on the field as Josh Allen's blindside protector is unmatched, and their chemistry makes him a cornerstone of the Buffalo Bills.
Dawkins is a franchise staple, an elite player, and Josh Allen's left-hand man. He will start at left tackle for training camp, and the season beyond. Ignore anything to the contrary.
Alec Anderson - LG
This biggest OL question of the offseason is answered here. Alec Anderson should start training camp by stepping into the role left by David Edwards. The LG spot is up for grabs, and Anderson is a natural choice. His time with the Bills previously lends him chemistry, and his skillset fits the bill.
He returned on a 1-year contract to fill this spot. There is competition behind him, but training camp opens with Alec Anderson on the field with the starters.
Connor McGovern - C
A more surprising development is Connor McGovern forgoing the open market and returning to the Bills on a brand-new 4-year contract. It's good news for Josh Allen, as well as the Bills' run game.
McGovern was a staple for the past three seasons, and keeps the middle of the line intact. He will start this season at centre, and remain there for the foreseeable future.
O'Cyrus Torrence - RG
The last big question on the Bills' offensive line this season is what happens at RG. O'Cyrus Torrence has been nothing short of elite, but he's also going to be very expensive. Entering his contract year, Torrence will leave the Bills for green pastures if an extension isn't agreed upon. He's a bonafide star, but for how long?
Torrence is the right guard this season, barring a stunning trade, but the team needs a backup option, or a future one.
Spencer Brown - RT
Spencer Brown is physically dominant, and spiritually emblematic of the Bills' love for Josh Allen. When you need an enforcer get get physical, imposing his will on a defense, you go to Spencer Brown. The right tackle is a powerhouse, and regularly takes rushers out of plays on first contact.
Jude Bowry - T/G
The Bills drafted an offensive tackle too soon by most fan's standards. Still, Jude Bowry wasn't a bad choice. He fits much of what the Bills do on offense, and brings great measurables and tolls to a backup role. He starts as a pupil in camp, but he'll be in the conversation for a starting role next offseason.
Ar'Maj Reed-Adams - G
Ar'Maj Reed-Adams fits the Bills' archetype of what an offensive lineman should be. He's powerful, weighty, and capable of carrying defenders with him when on the move. For the Bills' run game, and Josh Allen's improvisational work, Reed-Adams is a great choice.
Getting him with a 7th-round pick is a steal. Though he enters training camp as a distant 3rd in the fight for the left guard spot, he could find himself in that role by Week 1. For now, he'll be the backup, but there's plenty of tools to work with.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger - C/G
When the Bills were uncertain about retaining Connor McGovern at center, Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was the future. With McGovern under contract, Pran-Granger returns to the bench. He's a capable and physical player who can compete for a guard spot, but his skillset is too valuable to risk losing on the market. He will be a backup to start training camp, but maybe more in the future.
Chase Lundt - T
Chase Lundt narrowly beats out Tylan Grable for the final spot, and the reason is a minor surprise. Whilst typically positional versatility is a boon for bottom-roster players, all three of the other Bills' backups have the ability to play inside.
Only Lundt fits the archetype and experience the Bills want at OT in case of injury. Grable was a close second, losing out only on minor measurements and contract status.
Cut: Tylan Grable, Travis Clayton, Nick Broeker, Lloyd Cushenberry, Austin Corbett,
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