Bills urged to sign 7-time Pro Bowler to keep Josh Allen safe

The Buffalo Bills have spent years building their roster around the unique brilliance of Josh Allen. Entering the 2026 NFL season, though, interior offensive line stability threatens to undermine their Super Bowl ambitions. Following the offseason departure of David Edwards to the New Orleans Saints, Buffalo suddenly finds itself searching for answers at left guard. Some league pundits are already connecting the team to one of the most accomplished veterans still available. The Bills’ uncertainty up front has intensified calls for Buffalo to pursue seven-time Pro Bowler Joel Bitonio. That move could immediately solidify protection for their franchise quarterback.

At the moment, Buffalo’s depth chart includes Austin Corbett, Alec Anderson, O’Cyrus Torrence, and developmental lineman Jude Bowry as potential solutions at guard. Sure, Corbett admirably returned from injury to start 11 games for Carolina last season. However, relying heavily on unproven depth or players with recent durability concerns is a dangerous gamble for a team operating squarely in championship-or-bust territory. That is why Bitonio’s name continues surfacing as the perfect “win-now” addition. The longtime Cleveland Browns cornerstone would instantly bring elite experience, leadership, and technical consistency. That should give Allen greater pocket security against increasingly aggressive AFC pass rushes.

Since entering the league as a second-round selection out of Nevada in 2014, Bitonio has quietly constructed a résumé worthy of eventual Hall of Fame consideration. Across 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, he earned seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2018 through 2024. Bitonio also collected five straight All-Pro honors. Renowned for his durability and leadership, Bitonio anchored Cleveland’s offensive line through multiple eras of transition. For Buffalo, signing him would be a direct investment in protecting the most important player in the franchise.

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