Vikings Sign Bills Restricted Free Agent OT Ryan Van Demark To Offer Sheet The Minnesota Vikings have signed Buffalo Bills restricted free agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark to an offer sheet, according to reports from NFL insiders. The deal, which is a one-year, $4.2 million guaranteed contract, was confirmed by Aaron Wilson, who noted that the Bills have five days to match Minnesota’s offer if they wish to retain Van Demark. Van Demark, a 27-year-old undrafted free agent, originally signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 after going unselected in the NFL Draft. He was waived by the Colts and subsequently joined the Bills’ practice squad. Buffalo re-signed him to a futures deal in 2024, and he has remained on the team’s active roster since. In 2025, Van Demark appeared in all 17 games for the Bills, starting four of them, which highlights his role as a reliable backup along the offensive line. The Bills initially tendered Van Demark a restricted free agent offer for the 2026 season at a value of $3.5 million. This tender allows other teams to submit offer sheets, but the Bills retain the right of first refusal to match any competing bids. However, if they choose not to match, they would not receive a draft pick as compensation, since Van Demark was an undrafted free agent rather than a drafted player. Van Demark’s journey to the NFL has been marked by perseverance. After being waived by the Colts, he found a foothold with the Bills, where he has developed into a key rotational player. His ability to contribute at the NFL level despite not being drafted underscores his value as a versatile and hardworking offensive lineman.#buffalo_bills #minnesota_vikings #nfl #aaron_wilson #ryan_van_demark
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
