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.

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

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

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

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

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

Cowboys vice president Stephon 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.

McGovern is believed to have sustained a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers and will undergo an MRI on Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.