The Buffalo Bills are expected to go through a lot of changes in the offseason. One big change is reported already in motion.
Mike Silver of The Athletic reported Sunday that Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer is set to retire.
Kromer’s departure would be a significant blow to Buffalo’s offense. A big reason Buffalo’s running game and passing game have been so successful over the years is the work Kromer has done with Buffalo’s offensive line.
The offensive line coach began his second stint with the team in 2022. Since rejoining the Buffalo staff, the Bills have seen the offensive linemen named to the Pro Bowl seven times. Dion Dawkins made the Pro Bowl in all four seasons under Kromer, while Rodger Saffold, Mitch Morse and Connor McGovern all earned one Pro Bowl nod.
In addition to his Pro Bowl honors, Kromer was instrumental in helping develop Spencer Brown into one of the best right tackles in the league as well as developing strong depth along the offensive line. Alec Anderson, Ryan Van Demark and Tylan Grable performed well when called upon to start due to injury.
Bills players openly gushed about Kromer when given the chance.
“She’s like the Mrs. Rachel of the offensive line,” center Connor McGovern said of his offensive line coach via BuffaloBills.com. “He keeps us all in check and keeps us in line. It’s a bit like running a daycare at times.”
McGovern would also refer to Kromer as a “wizard” for his ability to simplify complex concepts.
Spencer Brown said Kromer can work with any type of player.
“I don’t think you have to have a certain style of play to play for Kromer,” right fielder Spencer Brown said. “He takes anything and just builds what he knows about the game into your game and it goes from there.
Buffalo’s offensive line will look completely different in 2026. In addition to losing Kromer to retirement, center Connor McGovern and left guard David Edwards are both set to hit free agency.
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