The Buffalo Bills will close out the preseason Thursday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to Highmark Stadium, and while there are still more than a few roster spots up for grabs, one of the pivotal positional battles appears to have been settled heading into Week 3 of the preseason.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by recapping the latest news out of One Bills Drive, including how returner Alec Anderson has reportedly won the starting left guard battle, edging out Austin Corbett.
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 15: Alec Anderson #70 of the Buffalo Bills against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium on August 15, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 15: Alec Anderson #70 of the Buffalo Bills against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium on August 15, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
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Alec Anderson appears to have won the starting LG job
ESPN Buffalo Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg was the first to report the news that Alec Anderson will be Buffalo’s starting left guard this year. Anderson, who was originally signed by the Bills as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft, has played in 34 games over the last two seasons, including making six starts as a valuable backup on the offensive line. Anderson takes over for veteran David Edwards, who departed as a free agent in the offseason. Anderson edged out Austin Corbett, who will provide valuable depth backing up Anderson.
In other Bills news, Tylan Grable seems to have a leg up to take over as Buffalo’s swing tackle; rookie Skyler Bell made a nice TD catch in his first day back on the practice field; Jordan Hancock continues to impress in Buffalo’s secondary; undrafted rookie wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin states his case to earn a roster spot; and more!
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Ja’Mori Maclin #84 of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on August 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Ja’Mori Maclin #84 of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on August 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)
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Source: Bills name Alec Anderson the starter at left guard - Buffalo News (subscription required)
Alec Anderson reportedly triumphs in battle for left guard spot on Buffalo Bills roster - newyorkupstate.com
Bills observations: Tylan Grable emerges as favorite for swing tackle role - Buffalo News (subscription required)
Skyler Bell like ‘kid in a candy store’ back at Bills practice, hauls in TD after return from injury - newyorkupstate.com
Bills overlooked defensive back making a strong preseason impression - Democrat & Chronicle
Undrafted free agent Ja’Mori Maclin making a late push in crowded Bills’ receiver room - Buffalo News (subscription required)
Bills rookie brings edge, emotion to roster battle despite injury - Democrat & Chronicle
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Keonta Jenkins #49 of the Buffalo Bills waits for the snap during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on August 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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