Bills' Connor McGovern: Exits practice with leg injury
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McGovern had to leave practice early Saturday due to what appeared to be a right leg injury, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
McGovern favored his right leg as he walked to the locker room, but he was at least able to exit under his own power. Coach Joe Brady said after practice that he didn't yet have an update on McGovern, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. McGovern signed a four-year deal in March to remain with Buffalo and is expected to once again serve as the team's starting center, if healthy.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Inks four-year deal with Buffalo
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The Bills and McGovern agreed to terms on a four-year, $52 million contract Saturday that includes $32 million guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
McGovern joined the Bills on a three-year deal in March of 2023 after opening his NFL career with the Cowboys, and he has served as Buffalo's starting center for the past two years after moving over from left guard. McGovern was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024 and ranked fifth in the league last season with a 97.2 percent pass block win rate, per ESPN.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Cleared to return
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McGovern (head) has returned to Buffalo's divisional-round matchup versus the Broncos on Saturday.
McGovern is back in the game after briefly exiting in the first half to be evaluated for a head injury. Alec Anderson filled in at center while McGovern was on the sideline.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Questionable to return
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McGovern (head) is questionable to return to Buffalo's divisional-round matchup versus the Broncos on Saturday.
McGovern is being evaluated in the locker room for a head injury after exiting the game in the first half. Alec Anderson should take over as the team's center if McGovern ends up being unable to return.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Held out Sunday
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McGovern (hamstring) was held out of Sunday's 38-0 preseason loss to the Bears, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
McGovern tweaked his hamstring at practice Friday, which led to the team's decision to not have him play versus Chicago. The center said he would have played in the contest if it was a regular-season game, which seems to suggest that he's dealing with something relatively minor.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Absent from injury report
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McGovern (leg) wasn't listed on Buffalo's injury report Thursday.
The 25-year-old suffered an apparent leg injury during a practice in late August, but it seems as if he's moved past the issue. McGovern came over from Dallas this offseason, signing a three-year, $23 million contract with the Bills. Expect the 2019 third-round pick to start at guard for Buffalo during the coming season.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Injured during practice
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McGovern suffered a leg injury while in a pileup during practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
McGovern was checked on by trainers after the play, who then put a sleeve on his leg. Ultimately, the 25-year-old finished watching practice from the sidelines, but he never left the field. Without further details, it's hard to say how severe the injury may be, but McGovern is expected to be the team's starter at left guard, so a quick recovery would be ideal for Buffalo's offensive line.
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Bills' Connor McGovern: Linking up with Buffalo
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The Bills are expected to sign McGovern to a three-year, $23 million contract this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
McGovern was in line to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason following his three-year stint in Dallas, but he's now set to compete for and eventually command a starting spot on Buffalo's offensive line. The 25-year-old made 15 starts at guard for the Cowboys in 2022.
