Bills Have a Josh Allen Protector Due for a Raise. History Says Don’t Sweat It.

There’s a contract stare-down happening in Buffalo that’s making some fans antsy. But if you’ve been paying attention to how Brandon Beane operates, you already know the ending.

O’Cyrus Torrence, the Bills’ starting right guard for the last three seasons, is due for an extension. ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg reported this week that both sides want to keep him around. That’s the headline. The subtext is that Beane has a pretty clear track record of getting these things done right before the season starts, or even early in the year. So the lack of a deal in May isn’t really news.

Torrence has been one of Josh Allen’s most reliable blockers. That matters more now than ever, given how last season ended. Allen had a rough go in the divisional round loss at Denver, coughing up some key turnovers. The Bills’ offense overall felt a little fragile down the stretch, and the lack of a consistent No. 1 receiver didn’t help.

That’s why the Bills traded for DJ Moore this offseason. Moore had an up-and-down 2025 with the Bears, but he made some genuinely huge catches. The Bills are hoping he brings that same ability to make plays in the clutch. They’re also betting that Keon Coleman, who hasn’t really popped yet, eventually figures it out. For now, Moore gives them a proven veteran who can take some pressure off Allen.

The bigger picture for Buffalo

The offseason has been wild in Western New York. Sean McDermott is out after a long run. Joe Brady got promoted to head coach. That’s a huge shift in philosophy and culture. Brady was already running the offense, so maybe the transition is smoother than it looks from the outside. But changing head coaches always brings some uncertainty.

Beane’s job is to keep the roster competitive while the coaching staff settles in. Locking up Torrence makes sense for the long-term stability of the offensive line. The Bills are still in win-now mode with Allen in his prime. They can’t afford to let quality starters walk over money.

Getzenberg’s reporting suggests the extension gets done. The question is when, not if. That’s a reasonable read of the situation. Beane has earned the benefit of the doubt on these things.

Buffalo’s 2026 season starts in early September. By then, expect Torrence to be signed and the focus to shift entirely to whether the new-look offense can actually get past the divisional round this time.