​Over the past several years, the Buffalo Bills have boasted a strong offensive line, aided by consistent health that fostered remarkable continuity among their blockers. As the 2026 NFL season approaches, Buffalo returns four of their five starting linemen, with only left guard David Edwards departing to sign with the New Orleans Saints. That exit leaves the door open for genuine competition up front for the first time in a while, giving the Bills a real chance to solidify or reconfigure their interior protection unit.
In this installment of “91 players in 91 days,” we shine a spotlight on one of the frontrunners to fill the opened left guard role. Name: Alec Anderson. Number: 70. Position: Center/Guard. Height/Weight: 6’5”, 305 pounds. Age: 26, turning 27 on October 3, 2026. Experience/Draft: Six or fewer years in the league, with four seasons of experience and a signing brought in by Buffalo after the 2022 NFL Draft. College: UCLA. Acquired: UDFA signing.
From a financial perspective, Anderson signed a one-year deal this offseason worth $2.5 million, which also serves as his cap number if he remains on Buffalo’s 53-man roster. If the Bills decide to release him, they would incur a dead cap charge of $1.8 million, reflecting the guaranteed money on his contract.
2025 Recap: Anderson faced an injury setback in the preseason but recovered enough to contribute in all 17 regular-season games and Buffalo’s two playoff contests. He logged two starts during the year, with his most notable performance coming in Week 13 during the Bills’ 26-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In that game, Anderson started at right tackle in place of Spencer Brown and helped clear the way for a strong rushing output, as Buffalo tallied 249 rushing yards. He also started at left guard in Buffalo’s 35-8 season finale against the New York Jets. When starting center Connor McGovern left Buffalo’s Divisional Round loss to be evaluated for a head injury, Anderson stepped in at center, underscoring his versatility and reliability.
Positional outlook: On the current roster, Anderson is listed as one of four players who can play center or guard. The other players at the same positions include Austin Corbett, Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, and Connor McGovern at center, with Lloyd Cushenberry III listed at center. Guards include O’Cyrus Torrence, Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, Bruno Fina, De’Metrius Weatherspoon, and Nick Broeker. Tackles listed at tackle/guard on the roster are Tylan Grable and Jude Bowry. This breadth of flexibility gives Buffalo multiple options to optimize interior line combinations and rotate players as needed throughout the season.
2026 Offseason: Anderson has been healthy and has participated in the team’s offseason workouts, signaling that he is a significant part of the Bills’ interior rotation. The organization has demonstrated confidence in his ability to contribute across multiple interior spots, which could position him as a versatile tool in their offensive line kit.
2026 Season outlook: Assuming no unforeseen developments, Anderson is poised to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. The bigger question is what role he will play. Buffalo’s front office has clearly valued his versatility, as evidenced by his demonstrated capability to handle multiple positions on the line over the past several seasons. This places him in a strong position to compete for the left guard job, or potentially to contribute in a larger rotation, depending on how training camp and preseason reps unfold. His capacity to fill in at center when needed also adds to his appeal as a flexible option for the Bills. In short, Anderson’s path to significant playing time hinges on his performance in spring and summer drills, but the trajectory suggests he will be in the mix for a starting spot or a meaningful rotational role on the interior line.