Bills Center Connor McGovern Staying in Buffalo After Josh Allen's Intervention

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Buffalo Bills center Connor McGovern revealed that he initially thought his time with the team was "over and done," but quarterback Josh Allen intervened to ensure McGovern would remain with the Bills. McGovern said the team had planned to let him test free agency, but Allen "got involved" to make sure the deal got done, leading to a new four-year contract for the offensive lineman.

Why it matters

Retaining key offensive linemen is crucial for the Bills to continue building around star quarterback Josh Allen. McGovern has been a reliable presence on the offensive line, and Allen's involvement in keeping him in Buffalo shows the quarterback's influence and the team's commitment to keeping their core players together.

The details

According to McGovern, the Bills had initially planned to let him test free agency during the offseason. However, Allen, the team's franchise quarterback, "got involved" and "wanted to make sure that this got done," leading to the new four-year contract for McGovern.

• McGovern said he thought his time with the Bills was "over and done" during exit interviews last week.
• The news of McGovern's new four-year deal with the Bills broke over the weekend.

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What’s next

The Bills will look to continue building around their core of Josh Allen, Connor McGovern, and other key offensive players as they aim to make another deep playoff run.