Bills Veteran Lineman Corbett Battles Anderson for Starting Job

Veteran guard Austin Corbett joins Buffalo to compete for a starting role on the offensive line.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:39pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the overlapping and fractured forms of an offensive line, with the players' bodies and movements broken down into sharp, angular planes in the team's official colors.The battle for the starting guard position on the Buffalo Bills' offensive line will be a key storyline to watch this preseason.Phoenix Today

The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran guard Austin Corbett, who will compete with incumbent starter Ryan Anderson for a starting job on the offensive line. Corbett is a seasoned player with NFL experience, while Anderson is the incumbent who will look to hold onto his starting role.

Why it matters

The Bills' offensive line was a point of emphasis this offseason, and adding an experienced veteran like Corbett provides depth and competition at the guard position. This battle between Corbett and Anderson could have a significant impact on the Bills' offensive performance in the upcoming season.

The details

Corbett, a former second-round draft pick, has played for multiple teams in his NFL career and brings valuable experience to the Bills' offensive line room. Anderson has been the starting guard for the Bills, but will now have to fend off the challenge from the veteran Corbett for the starting job.

  • The Bills signed Corbett as a free agent last week.

The players

Austin Corbett

A veteran guard who the Bills signed as a free agent to compete for a starting job on the offensive line.

Ryan Anderson

The incumbent starting guard for the Buffalo Bills who will look to hold onto his starting role against the challenge from Corbett.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add a player with Austin's experience and talent to our offensive line. This will create great competition at the guard position.”

— Brandon Beane, Bills General Manager

What’s next

The Bills will evaluate the performance of both Corbett and Anderson during training camp and the preseason to determine the starting guard position.

The takeaway

The addition of veteran guard Austin Corbett provides the Bills with depth and competition on the offensive line, which could lead to improved performance from the unit in the upcoming season.