Player insights

Cushenberry's lack of versatility—being limited to center only—is projected to work against him in roster competition, as the loser of the left guard battle could also end up as the top reserve at center.

The author projects Cushenberry as a potential insurance policy for the Bills at center, capable of filling in for a few games if the starting center misses time, but likely to be cut by September due to his lack of versatility.

Cushenberry is not a mauler in the run game, but has been a good to great pass blocker when healthy.

Cushenberry has started 80+ NFL games and has shown himself to be a reliable option at center, with a history of being a good to great pass blocker when healthy.

Cushenberry underwent offseason shoulder surgery in 2026, which led the Titans to release him with a failed physical designation.

Cushenberry is the only player listed exclusively at center on the Bills' current roster, with Alec Anderson, Connor McGovern, Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, and Austin Corbett all listed at center/guard.

Cushenberry was average in pass-block grade, earning a 65.5 overall grade from PFF, good for 20th out of 40 centers in 2025.

In 2025, Cushenberry allowed six sacks, four QB hits, and 25 total pressures while starting 15 games, and was called for five penalties.

Cushenberry ranked 36th out of 40 qualifying centers with a 55.2 overall PFF grade in 2025, and was 39th in run-block grade (51.2), indicating poor overall performance.

Cushenberry began 2025 training camp on the PUP list due to continued rehab from an Achilles tear suffered during the 2024 season, and was later hampered by foot, ankle, and shoulder injuries during the 2025 campaign.