Bills Center McGovern Signs Four-Year $52M Deal

0:00It's March 7th. Here's your NFL news in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Buffalo Bill's Center, Conor McGovern, is reportedly heading back to the team on a 4-year deal, worth $52 million, including $32 million, and guaranteed money. This comes just days after he told reporters there had been no contract talks with General Manager Brandon Bean. With free agency starting next week, the deadline pushed things into motion for the bills. McGovern has turned into one of the top centers in the league over the last couple of seasons. His strong connection with quarterback Josh Allen on snaps, line adjustments, and plays like the Tish push makes him a key piece up front. Losing him would have hurt, especially alongside free agent left guard David Edwards, who likely won't return. The bills lack proven backups on the roster, like Rookie Sedred Van Prang Ranger, who's barely played. Keeping McGovern protects Josh Allen and running back James Cook during their Super Bowl push.

1:00The 28-year-old has been rock solid, never missing a game due to injury, and allowing zero-sacks and over 1,350. Past blocking snaps the past two years, per pro football focus. His deal averages 13 million per year, third best at center, behind only the Chiefs, Creed Humphrey and Eagles Cam Jurgons. Meanwhile, Bean is juggling the salary cap, sitting about 13.5 million over the 300-1.2 million limit before this. Signing. He's already reword deals for players like Spencer Brown and Ed Oliver, with more room coming from Josh Allen's contract to fuel other moves. Dan N. is sponsored by our partner. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com