The Buffalo Bills have already lost a couple of key offensive players, and now they face another tough call. The clock is ticking for them to decide on Josh Allen’s lineman, who recently landed on the Minnesota Vikings’ offer sheet.

Offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark, who made his NFL debut with the Bills, could suit up in another team’s jersey in just a few days.

“The #Vikings have signed #Bills T Ryan Van Demark to an offer sheet, per @TomPelisser,” VikingzFanPage wrote on X. “Van Demark is currently a RFA [restricted free agent], and Buffalo will have a few days to match the offer.”

With their new offer to the Bills’ offensive tackle, the Vikings have indeed put Buffalo in a tricky situation. Since Demark is a restricted free agent, Buffalo gets only five days to match the offer. Originally signed as an undrafted rookie in 2022, the player is currently on a one-year “right of first refusal tender,” worth $3.52 million. 

Because of the clause, the Vikings don’t owe the Bills any compensatory picks if they don’t match it and let Demark walk free. Van Demark’s NFL journey hasn’t been easy, as no team picked him in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts eventually signed the Connecticut alum but never included him on their 53-man roster and ultimately released him. 

Shortly after, the Bills placed Demark on their practice squad during his rookie season. Over time, he worked his way up and earned a spot on the active roster in 2023. Over his last two seasons with Josh Allen and the Bills, he has played 43 games and made six starts.

During his 2023 campaign, Demark played 47 offensive snaps and 22 snaps on special teams across 12 games. Meanwhile, in 2024, he played 199 snaps on offense and another 72 snaps on special teams.

However, the Bills tackle reached his career high during the 2025 season. He started 4 games, while playing all 17 for 312 offensive snaps with 75 special teams snaps.

Demark brings a unique ability to play both left and right tackle, allowing him to be used as a versatile option. 

With so much on the line, the pressure is on the Bills. As for Minnesota, they could bring in Demark as a swing tackle, someone who can step in at multiple spots. Additionally, some reports also suggest he can be a backup for Christian Darrisaw. However, with Darrisaw’s injury-ridden past, which has already cost him multiple games in recent years, Denmark could take a bigger role.

But for now, the potential loss of Van Demark isn’t the only offensive line issue facing the Bills this offseason.

Josh Allen’s team is in search of their next guard

The Bills did a terrific job this offseason by addressing most of their roster needs. Yet, they still need to fill the void left by left guard David Edwards. The player recently left to join the New Orleans Saints in free agency. With no direct replacement on the current roster, general manager Brandon Beane is ready to explore all options. 

“We’re going to get our best five out there,” Beane said on Monday. “We’ll have competition between those guys, whether it’s Alec, Grable, whoever else comes in here in free agency, and then who else we have maybe in the draft.” 

Meanwhile, the team’s tight salary cap situation complicates their ability to find a replacement. In the free market, the number took a hit when they re-signed center Connor McGovern, whom they view as a cornerstone player.

So, the Bills can no longer afford any promising players. These include Wyatt Teller, Daniel Faalele, and Ethan Pocic, all projected at nearly $10 million. 

The situation now leaves them with a few mid-tier options, such as James Daniels, Ben Bartch, and Robert Jones. Looking at the 2026 draft, the chances of Buffalo selecting a guard in the first round or somewhere on Day 3 are slim.

But if Beane decides to address the position in the third round, two names could make the wishlist. Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis and Iowa’s Gennings Dunker.

At 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Bisontis is a polished pass protector with strong movement skills. But he still needs to improve his strength to maximize his potential.

Meanwhile, Dunker, who’s 6-foot-5 and weighs 319 pounds, has limited athleticism, pushing many experts to expect him to transition to the guard position.

“The move inside should accentuate his play strength and allow him to get on top of opponents more quickly,” NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein said. “But sub-package rushers and gaming fronts could be an ongoing challenge.”

Now, the fans wait to see what plan Brandon Beane comes up with to fill the gaping hole ahead of the Draft. Whether the front office pulls off an internal move or utilizes the Draft options remains to be seen.