{"id":857625,"date":"2026-04-06T22:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/857625\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:05:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:05:28","slug":"reviewing-every-move-made-with-otas-set-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/857625\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviewing Every Move Made With OTAs Set to Begin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Buffalo Bills<\/a> launched a defensive overhaul and added an important weapon to the offense, all before Organized Team Activities (OTAs) kick off<\/a> on April 7.<\/p>\n

Thus far, the Bills’ offseason has brought a noticeable degree of change to Orchard Park, although a few holes remain with the NFL Draft on the horizon.<\/p>\n

While Joe Brady’s promotion to head coach along with hiring Jim Leonhard to serve as defensive coordinator are arguably Buffalo’s two most-crucial offseason moves, there have been plenty of noteworthy personnel additions (and subtractions) that have followed.<\/p>\n

The Bills didn’t wait for free agency to begin adding new pieces, sending a second-round draft pick to the Chicago Bears in a trade for wide receiver DJ Moore<\/a> and a fifth-rounder. After avoiding an underwhelming free agent WR market, Buffalo made four notable signings on the defensive side of the ball.<\/p>\n

Following the addition of versatile cornerback Dee Alford, the Bills signed two safeties with starting experience \u2014 Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and Geno Strong. While letting Joey Bosa walk, Buffalo plucked edge rusher Bradley Chubb<\/a> off the free agent market.<\/p>\n

\"Bradley<\/p>\n

Oct 6, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) forces a fumble against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

For the first time in three years, the Bills’ offensive line will look slightly different<\/a>. Although Buffalo re-signed starting center Connor McGovern, left guard David Edwards left for a four-year contract from the New Orleans Saints. The Bills also lost swing tackle Ryan Van Demark<\/a> to the Minnesota Vikings.<\/p>\n

Buffalo brought in experienced interior offensive linemen Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry<\/a> as reinforcements. The former will presumably compete with Alec Anderson to fill the vacancy created by Edwards.<\/p>\n

“We could still add someone between now and then, but I think, depending on how the draft goes, we could also add after,” said Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane at the league meetings in Phoenix this past week.<\/p>\n

With the bulk of the Bills’ free agency activity complete, here’s an overview of where it stands.<\/p>\n

Notable additions<\/p>\n

WR DJ Moore (trade)<\/p>\n

CB Dee Alford (free agent)<\/p>\n

QB Kyle Allen (free agent)<\/p>\n

QB Shane Buechele (free agent)<\/p>\n

OLB Bradley Chubb (free agent)<\/p>\n

OL Austin Corbett (free agent)<\/p>\n

C Lloyd Cushenberry (free agent)<\/p>\n

DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (free agent)<\/p>\n

S Geno Stone (free agent)<\/p>\n

WR Trent Sherfield (free agent)<\/p>\n

\"Geno<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson gets takenn down by Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 7, 2025. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee\/Democrat and Chronicle \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Free agents re-signed<\/p>\n

OL Alec Anderson (RFA)<\/p>\n

DB Sam Franklin (UFA)<\/p>\n

S Damar Hamlin (UFA)<\/p>\n

WR Mecole Hardman (UFA)<\/p>\n

DT Phidarian Mathis (UFA)<\/p>\n

C Connor McGovern (UFA)<\/p>\n

P Mitch Wishnowsky (UFA)<\/p>\n

\"Connor<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills center Connor McGovern (66) celebrates a touchdown from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17), not shown, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Free agents lost<\/p>\n

LG David Edwards (UFA) \u2014 Saints<\/p>\n

FB Reggie Gilliam (UFA) \u2014 Patriots<\/p>\n

DB Cam Lewis (UFA) \u2014 Bears<\/p>\n

S Darnell Savage (UFA) \u2014 Steelers<\/p>\n

QB Mitch Trubisky (UFA) \u2014 Titans<\/p>\n

T Ryan Van Demark (RFA) \u2014 Vikings<\/p>\n

\"Ryan<\/p>\n

Bills offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark watches from the sideline the defense stop the Titans during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 20, 2024. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee\/Democrat and Chronicle \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Cut\/Traded<\/p>\n

Dane Jackson (cut)<\/p>\n

Taron Johnson (traded to Raiders)<\/p>\n

Curtis Samuel (cut)<\/p>\n

Taylor Rapp (cut)<\/p>\n

Remaining free agents<\/p>\n

DE Joey Bosa<\/p>\n

WR Brandin Cooks<\/p>\n

WR Gabe Davis<\/p>\n

DT DaQuan Jones<\/p>\n

LB Matt Milano<\/p>\n

DT Larry Ogunjobi<\/p>\n

DT Jordan Phillips<\/p>\n

S Jordan Poyer<\/p>\n

K Matt Prater<\/p>\n

LB Shaq Thompson<\/p>\n

CB Tre’Davious White<\/p>\n

Remaining Needs<\/p>\n

Inside linebacker<\/p>\n

Edge rusher<\/p>\n

Cornerback depth<\/p>\n

Swing tackle<\/p>\n

Wide receiver depth<\/p>\n

Bills’ draft picks<\/p>\n

Round 1\u2014 No. 26 overall <\/p>\n

Round 3\u2014 No. 91 overall <\/p>\n

Round 4\u2014 No. 126 overall <\/p>\n

Round 5\u2014 No. 165 overall (from Bears) <\/p>\n

Round 5\u2014 No. 168 overall <\/p>\n

Round 6\u2014 No. 182 (from Raiders) <\/p>\n

Round 7\u2014 No. 220 (from Jets)<\/p>\n

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