McGovern (hamstring) was not listed on Buffalo's injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern was held out of some preseason action due to a nagging hamstring issue, but it seems like he's going to suit up in Week 1. He'll have his hands full right away with Nnamdi Madubuike and Travis Jones.

McGovern (hamstring) was held out of Sunday's 38-0 preseason loss to the Bears, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern tweaked his hamstring at practice Friday, which led to the team's decision to not have him play versus Chicago. The center said he would have played in the contest if it was a regular-season game, which seems to suggest that he's dealing with something relatively minor.

General manager Brandon Beane revealed Sunday that McGovern is in line to take over as the starting center this season, Patrick Warren of the Bills' official site reports. "Connor has welcomed the opportunity and he'll get his chance once we start lining up," Beane said.

EDGE Analysis

The Bills released longtime starter Mitch Morse earlier this month, and Morse signed with the Jaguars less than a week later. McGovern started at left guard last season, but the plan -- as stated by Beane -- seems to be moving David Edwards from a reserve role into McGovern's old position while the latter takes over at center.

McGovern (leg) was left off Buffalo's injury report Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old suffered an apparent leg injury during a practice in late August but it seems as if he's moved past the issue. McGovern came over from Dallas this offseason, signing a three-year, $23 million contract with the Bills. Expect the 2019 third-round pick to start at guard for Buffalo ahead of the coming season.

McGovern suffered a leg injury while in a pileup during practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern was checked on by trainers after the play, who then put a sleeve on his leg. Ultimately, the 25-year-old finished watching practice from the sidelines, but he never left the field. Without further details, it's hard to say how severe the injury may be, but McGovern is expected to be the team's starter at left guard, so a quick recovery would be ideal for Buffalo's offensive line.

The Bills are expected to sign McGovern to a three-year, $23 million contract this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern was in line to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason following his three-year stint in Dallas, but he's now set to compete for and eventually command a starting spot on Buffalo's offensive line. The 25-year-old made 15 starts at guard for the Cowboys in 2022.

McGovern has been ruled active ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern is in line to shift over to Dallas' starting center with Tyler Biadasz (ankle) ruled out Week 18. As a result, Tyler Smith will likely finish out the 2022 regular season at left guard.

McGovern (ankle) is active Sunday against the Commanders, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern has been out since Week 1 when he suffered a high-ankle sprain. He should resume his role of starting at left guard against Washington now that he's healthy enough to play.

McGovern (ankle) is questionable for Sunday against the Commanders, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGovern suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 1 against the Buccaneers, and he's been out of action since. Although he has not been ruled out, Epstein notes in her tweet that McGovern is the least likely of the Cowboys' questionable players to suit up. If he is unable to play, Matt Farniok should draw the start at left guard.

Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that McGovern (ankle) is expected to miss a week or two after being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones mentioned that McGovern dealt with the same injury before, which should allow him to return quicker than expected. "It's one he's had before which, believe it or not, sometimes helps them get back sooner," Jones said. McGovern was forced out of Sunday's primetime matchup against the Buccaneers in the first quarter. In his absence, Matt Farniok will fill in at left guard unless the Cowboys look outside the organization for additional offensive line help.