Buffalo Bills Triple Salary for Offensive Tackle in Free Agency The Buffalo Bills have placed a $3.52 million right-of-first-refusal tender on offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark, significantly increasing his salary and signaling the team’s intent to retain him. The tender, announced on Wednesday, gives the Bills the ability to match any contract offer Van Demark receives from another team during free agency. This move triples his current salary, which was $1.03 million in 2025, marking a substantial financial commitment from the organization. Van Demark, 28, is a restricted free agent and can negotiate with other teams until April 17. If he signs an offer sheet with another club, the Bills have five days to match it. However, because Van Demark entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, the team would not receive draft compensation if they decline to match an offer. The tender suggests the Bills believe he could attract interest in the open market, despite his growing role on the team. Van Demark has been a key part of the Bills’ offensive line for the past three seasons. He appeared in 43 games over that span, including all 17 contests in 2025. His snap count has steadily increased, rising from 47 in 2023 to 199 in 2024 and 312 in 2025, when he played 28% of Buffalo’s offensive snaps. His role has expanded from primarily serving as a swing tackle to becoming a reliable backup for starters Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, whom he has replaced when they missed time. The tender comes as the Bills continue to build depth on their offensive line. Earlier this offseason, they re-signed guard Alec Anderson to a one-year contract worth $3 million, including $1.8 million guaranteed. Anderson could compete for the starting left guard position vacated by David Edwards, who left for the New Orleans Saints.#buffalo_bills #new_orleans_saints #spencer_brown #ryan_van_demark #dion_dawkins
