Bills center Connor McGovern out for preseason with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Buffalo Bills center Connor McGovern is sidelined due to a lower-body injury sustained on August 9. He did not play in the preseason-opening 29-14 victory against the Carolina Panthers, with Lloyd Cushenberry filling in at center. McGovern stated he will miss a few weeks but remains hopeful to return before the regular season starts. His recovery timeframe and full recovery remain uncertain as he continues to assess his condition in the locker room.
- •Connor McGovern did not play against the Panthers on August 17.
- •He suffered a right leg injury during a practice on August 9.
- •Lloyd Cushenberry started at center in McGovern's absence.
- •McGovern aims to return by the start of the regular season.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Injury update for Bills OL Connor McGovern
"Here is the latest injury news relating to Bills center Connor McGovern.
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