Buffalo Bills' Offensive Line: Top Priority for Beane

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell recently broke down the top challenges facing 20 NFL playoff contenders from the past two seasons heading into 20. 26. For the Buffalo Bills, who hold the league's longest active playoff streak, the biggest concern sits right on their offensive line at left guard. David Edwards, a key starter there, left for the New Orleans Saints on a 4-year 61-million dollar deal with hefty guarantees. General manager Brandon Bean did manage to keep Conor McGovern locked in at center, but that leaves a clear gap next to star left tackle Dianne, Dawkins. This hurts because Edwards ranked as a top pass blocker last year and Buffalo's offensive line finished 6 overall in 2025 for pro. Football focus grades, fans and analysts worry it could disrupt Josh Allen's protection in big games. Barnwell points to free agent Joel Baitonio, a seven-time pro-bola and two-time all pro from

1:02Cleveland as a prime target. At grades just above Edwards, he could chase a Super Bowl ring in Buffalo. If not, veteran Kevin Zitler remains available, though he's 36 and mainly a right guard. Bean now faces pressure to land a proven interior blocker fast, ensuring the line stays strong for another deep playoff run.