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Bills Aim to Bolster Offense with Key Free Agent Signings
Two top free agents could provide a major boost to Josh Allen and the Bills' offense
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Buffalo Bills are looking to maximize their window with star quarterback Josh Allen by making some key free agent signings this offseason. According to NFL writer Greg Auman, the Bills are predicted to re-sign center Connor McGovern and sign wide receiver Alec Pierce from the Indianapolis Colts, both of whom would provide a significant upgrade to the team's offense.
Why it matters
The Bills have already made a big move by promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach, signaling their intent to focus on improving the offense around Josh Allen. Retaining McGovern and adding a top deep threat like Pierce would give Allen even more weapons to work with as the Bills look to make a Super Bowl push.
The details
The Bills are currently just over the salary cap, so they'll need to make some moves to create space. Auman predicts they'll re-sign McGovern, their starting center the past three seasons, to a deal likely worth around $15 million per year. They're also expected to sign Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce, one of the league's best deep threats, to a contract in the $20 million per year range.
- The Bills are entering the 2026 offseason with around $7 million in cap space.
The players
Connor McGovern
A 28-year-old center who has started 51 games for the Bills over the past three seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 2024.
Alec Pierce
A 25-year-old wide receiver who has led the NFL in yards per catch the past two seasons, topping 1,000 receiving yards in 2025 for the Indianapolis Colts.
What they’re saying
“McGovern, 28, reads much like his linemate Edwards. Buffalo has gotten 51 starts from him in three years for $22 million, total. He made the Pro Bowl in 2024, but now it will cost much more to extend, likely $15 million a year or more.”
— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (FOXSports.com)
“Pierce, 25, is arguably the NFL's best deep-threat receiver, leading the league in yards per catch in each of the last two seasons. He topped 1,000 receiving yards in 2025, and four touchdowns in the last three games helped his market a bit.”
— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (FOXSports.com)
What’s next
The Bills will need to clear some cap space in order to sign both McGovern and Pierce, likely by restructuring or releasing some veteran players.
The takeaway
By retaining a key offensive lineman in McGovern and adding a dynamic deep threat in Pierce, the Bills are clearly focused on surrounding Josh Allen with as much offensive talent as possible. These moves could be the difference in helping the Bills finally break through and reach the Super Bowl.
