Overview
- The agreement includes $32 million guaranteed and prevents McGovern from reaching the open market, according to multiple reports.
- With McGovern returning, four of Buffalo’s five starting offensive linemen are set to be back, while left guard David Edwards is widely expected to explore offers.
- The deal was struck just before the negotiating window opens and follows roster cuts that shed more than $32 million to meet salary-cap requirements, per AP.
- McGovern, 28, transitioned from left guard to starting center in 2024, earned a Pro Bowl nod, and posted a 97.2% pass block win rate in 2025, per TruMedia.
- The $13 million average annual value places McGovern near the top tier of center salaries and reflects a strong market for interior linemen.