B/R: Bills should still bring back one former player during 2025 NFL offseason

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has been actively committed to improving the trenches on both sides of the ball these past couple of offseasons.

This year has been notably more dedicated to bringing in competitive talent to strengthen the defense, including the likes of Joey Bosa, Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi, the return of Tre'Davious White, and six defensive player selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.

But could there be an opportunity to bolster the offensive line as well?

Moe Moton of Bleacher Report has suggested the Bills do just that in identifying "The 1 Move Every NFL Team Still Needs to Make in 2025 Offseason", noting the role that type of move played last year for the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles.

In fact, his pick for Buffalo would see a familiar face backing up the line that just helped yield an MVP season for quarterback Josh Allen and a second consecutive 1,000+ yard rushing campaign for running back James Cook.

Here's what Moton had to say:

"The Bills can take a page from the Philadelphia Eagles' offseason playbook. They need more insurance at offensive tackle. Four-time Pro Bowler Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown haven't missed much time over the last few years. Still, in a 17-game season, Buffalo should have an experienced veteran ready to go in case one or both miss extended time."

"Ryan Van Demark and Tylan Grable have started in three games combined. McDermott could provide much-needed experience at both tackle spots in a second stint with the Bills."

The New England Patriots initially drafted McDermott in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Though he actually would sign with the Bills right after that first preseason, seeing the field in eight contests over two seasons with the club.

His following stints from 2019 through 2023 included stops with the Jets in New Jersey and a return to the Patriots, making 17 total starts. Last season, he was with the Los Angeles Rams, although he went on injured reserve prior to the season.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: B/R: What the Bills still need to do during 2025 NFL offseason