PFF: What was the Bills' top move during 2026 NFL free agency period?

The initial splash in free agency is over in the NFL with more still to come. The Buffalo Bills were among the movers and shakers but one of their in-house moves was the one the stood out the most. Pro Football Focus named their "favorite" move made by every NFL team during the opening wave of free agency.

For the Bills, it was re-signing offensive lineman Connor McGovern. McGovern anchored Buffalo's offensive line in the middle last year. Pro Football Focus  ranked the Bills' O-line as the sixth-best in the NFL at the end of the 2025 season.

The agreement came about despite McGovern telling The Athletic he had not heard from the Bills regarding a new contract just prior to the deal happening. McGovern said he believed his tenure was believed to be "over and down with" in Buffalo... but based on those PFF stats, the team will be happy to have him back.

PFF's breakdown on McGovern and the Bills can be found below: Favorite Move: C Connor McGovern Although they let guard David Edwards walk in free agency, the Bills re-signed center Connor McGovern, who has been a huge reason for their offensive line's success in recent years. The Penn State product, who can also play guard, has become one of the better pass-blocking centers in the league during his time in Buffalo. His 70.