Lost 20 Pounds in Silence — Now This Bills Playmaker Is Ready to Win Back Buffalo

Buffalo, NY – July 25, 2025

The mood at One Bills Drive has shifted this offseason. Coaches are noticing a new intensity among the linemen, and there’s a buzz about one key starter’s sudden transformation that’s turning heads at every practice rep.

Buffalo’s offensive line was already a strength in 2024, protecting Josh Allen and powering James Cook to a career year. But as training camp opened, teammates kept whispering about a dramatic body change from a usually quiet anchor on the right side.

The rumors were true. Bills insiders confirm one guard quietly trimmed 20 pounds since January, surprising everyone with added quickness in footwork drills. Nutrition staff say he made the shift by adopting a plant-based diet and incorporating nuts for extra fuel.

Early in camp, Bills observers saw flashes of a new gear. The lineman, who started all 17 games last year at a burly 347 pounds, now moves with noticeably more agility during team periods. The hope is that he’ll keep Josh Allen upright and push the run game further.

O’Cyrus Torrence, once among the NFL’s heaviest guards, took criticism after struggles with elite speed rushers last winter. Insiders say it stung—especially after getting “outmaneuvered” in key losses late last season.

"I watched the film, and I saw the truth — I wasn’t who I said I’d be. And I couldn’t accept that — it was all because I was too slow from my weight. So I dropped 20 pounds and did the work in silence. This year, I’m earning back the name on my jersey — and the trust of Bills Mafia."

Coaches believe Torrence’s new look will be a game-changer. His footwork has improved, and his stamina in up-tempo periods is drawing praise. There’s even hope he can set the tone for a more versatile, athletic O-line in 2025.

The challenge now is to carry this momentum into the season. Torrence is entering the final year of his rookie contract, fighting to lock down his starting spot against David Edwards and Alec Anderson.

With higher expectations and Buffalo’s eyes on a deep playoff run, Torrence’s silent transformation is one of the most compelling stories of Bills camp. If his off-field discipline translates, Buffalo just might have their next great O-line anchor.