Bills, O’Cyrus Torrence Interested In Extension

Torrence has been a constant on the Bills’ offense since the team chose the former Alabama lineman in the second round of the 2023 draft. He beat out Ryan Bates for a starting spot as a rookie and has never relinquished the job. Torrence has also never missed a game. With yearly snap shares ranging from 93.1% to 100%, Torrence led Bills offensive linemen in playing time in each of his first three seasons.

Torrence’s elite durability will help his cause in extension talks, though he has not necessarily developed into a top-tier blocker. The 6-foot-7, 347-pounder was a member of the All-Rookie Team, but he has not garnered any Pro Bowl nods or All-Pro selections. In the estimation of Pro Football Focus, Torrence has typically hovered around average or worse. Although Torrence took just one penalty (a holding call) and did not allow a sack in 2025, PFF rated him a subpar 45th among 79 qualifiers at his position. Running back James Cook won the rushing title with 1,621 yards, but in PFF’s view, Torrence didn’t help his cause. He finished with the site’s 17th-worst run-blocking grade among guards.

Judging by the Bills’ desire to keep Torrence around beyond this year, they see a lot more positives than negatives. It is unclear how much a long-term deal would cost, but it bodes well for Torrence that the cap is rising and the price for guards is increasing.

If general manager Brandon Beane works out an extension with Torrence, the Bills will have most of their starting O-line under contract for a couple more years. Left tackle Dion Dawkins, center Connor McGovern and right tackle Spencer Brown are all signed through at least 2027. The only immediate uncertainty is at left guard, where the Bills have not named a new starter since Edwards moved to New Orleans on a four-year, $61MM pact. Austin Corbett and Alec Anderson look like the main contenders for the job as training camp approaches.