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Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are an NFL team representing the Buffalo–Niagara Falls area, competing in the AFC East. They play at Highmark Stadium and are constructing a new stadium slated for completion in 2026.

1918: Tommy Hughitt's Era

From 1918 to 1924, Tommy Hughitt was a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL and was reported to wear number 1 during this time.

1924: Tommy Hughitt's Era

From 1918 to 1924, Tommy Hughitt was a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL and was reported to wear number 1 during this time.

1929: Buffalo All-Americans Folded

In 1929, Buffalo All-Americans (renamed the Bisons) folded, leaving Buffalo out of the league.

1959: Founded as AFL Charter Member

In 1959, the Buffalo Bills were founded as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).

1960: Began Competitive Play in AFL

In 1960, the Buffalo Bills began competitive play as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).

1962: Logo and Color Changes

In 1962, the standing red bison was designated as the logo, and the team's colors changed to red, white, and blue. The team switched to blue jerseys with red and white shoulder stripes, and the helmets were white with a red center stripe.

1964: Jersey Change

In 1964, The Buffalo Bills jerseys saw a change when the shoulder stripes were replaced by a distinctive stripe pattern on the sleeves consisting of four stripes, two thicker inner stripes and two thinner outer stripes all bordered by red piping.

1964: AFL Championship Game Win

In 1964, the Buffalo Bills won the AFL Championship Game.

1964: Won American Football League Title

In 1964, the Buffalo Bills won their first American Football League title with quarterback Jack Kemp and coach Lou Saban.

1965: Helmet Stripe Change

In 1965, red and blue center stripes were put on the Buffalo Bills helmets.

1965: Won Consecutive American Football League Title

In 1965, the Buffalo Bills won their second consecutive American Football League title with quarterback Jack Kemp and coach Lou Saban.

1966: AFL Championship Game Appearance

In 1966, the Buffalo Bills appeared in the AFL Championship Game for the third consecutive year.

1966: Chiefs Win AFL Championship

In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFL Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, which determined the AFL's representative in the first Super Bowl against the NFL champion Green Bay Packers.

1966: Dolphins Begin Playing

In 1966, the Miami Dolphins began playing as an expansion team in the American Football League (AFL).

1967: Start of Struggles in AFL and NFL

In 1967, The Bills began to struggle in the latter years of the AFL and for much of their first two decades in the NFL

1967: Buffalo Jills Established

In 1967, the Buffalo Jills cheerleading squad was established.

1969: Number 31 Worn Briefly

In 1969, reserve running back Preston Ridlehuber wore the number 31 jersey during a game because his number 36 jersey was damaged.

1970: Joined the NFL

In 1970, the Buffalo Bills joined the NFL after the AFL–NFL merger.

1970: Joined NFL as Part of Merger

In 1970, the Buffalo Bills joined the NFL as part of the AFL–NFL merger.

1971: Jack Kemp Elected to Congress

In 1971, two years after his playing career ended, former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jack Kemp was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Western New York.

1973: Introduction of Blue Pants

In 1973, the Buffalo Bills introduced blue pants worn with the white jerseys, the last year of the standing buffalo helmet.

1974: Face Mask Color Change

From 1974, the Buffalo Bills' face mask on the helmet was blue.

1974: Running bison logo adopted

In 1974, the running royal blue bison with a red streak, white horn, and eyeball remained the unchanged Buffalo Bills helmet logo.

1974: New Logo Design

In 1974, the standing bison logo was replaced by a blue charging one with a red slanting stripe streaming from its horn. Designed by Stevens Wright.

1975: Return to 1975-83 Design

For the 2011 season, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 1975–83 design

1979: Ed Rutkowski Serves as County Executive

From 1979 to 1987, Ed Rutkowski, former Buffalo Bills backup quarterback, served as county executive of Erie County.

1981: Bills Win Playoff Game Against Jets

In 1981, the Buffalo Bills secured a playoff victory against the New York Jets.

1982: Introduction and Discontinuation of the Whammy Weenie

In 1982, a local grocery store introduced the Whammy Weenie as a promotional item, but it was discontinued by order of Bills owner Ralph Wilson.

April 27, 1984: Silver Anniversary Team Announcement

On April 27, 1984, the Buffalo Bills announced the Silver Anniversary team to commemorate the franchise's 25th anniversary.

1984: John Murphy becomes color commentator

In 1984, John Murphy became the color commentator for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network, a role he held until 2003.

1984: Helmet Color Change

In 1984, the Buffalo Bills helmet's shell color was changed from white to red.

1984: Wore White at Home in 1984

In 1984, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home for all eight home games.

1984: Jets Move Home Games to New Jersey

In 1984, the New York Jets began playing their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

1985: Buffalo Jills Cease Operations

In 1985, the Buffalo Jills ceased to operate as an official cheerleading squad for the Buffalo Bills.

1985: Blue Pants Usage Ended

In 1985, the blue pants introduced in 1973 were no longer used with the Buffalo Bills uniform.

1986: Jills Operate as Independent Organization

From 1986 to 2013, the Buffalo Jills operated as an independent organization.

1986: Face Mask Color Change to White

In 1986, the Buffalo Bills changed the helmet's face mask color to white, after previously being blue from 1974.

1986: Last Time Wearing White at Home

In 1986, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home.

1987: End of Period with Few Winning Seasons

By 1987, the Buffalo Bills had tallied only five winning seasons and three postseason berths from 1967.

1987: Ed Rutkowski Serves as County Executive

From 1979 to 1987, Ed Rutkowski, former Buffalo Bills backup quarterback, served as county executive of Erie County.

1987: "Shout" as Official Promotional Song

From 1987 through the 1990s, a variation of the Isley Brothers' hit "Shout," recorded by Scott Kemper, served as the Buffalo Bills' official promotional song.

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1987: Stopped Wearing White at Home

In 1987, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing white at home.

1990: Number 31 Reissued

In 1990, first-round draft choice James Williams wore the number 31 for his first two seasons after the number had been not reissued.

1990: Start of Four Consecutive Super Bowl Appearances

In 1990, the Buffalo Bills began a run of four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.

1992: Bills win AFC Championship Game against Miami

In 1992, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC Championship Game against the Miami Dolphins.

1992: The Comeback

In 1992, the Frank Reich-led Buffalo Bills overcame a 35–3 deficit to stun the Houston Oilers 41–38 in a game known as "The Comeback."

1993: End of Four Consecutive Super Bowl Appearances

In 1993, the Buffalo Bills concluded their run of four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, losing each one.

1993: Bills Defeat Chiefs in AFC Championship

In 1993, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game to advance to their fourth straight Super Bowl appearance.

1993: Patriots Helmet Change

In 1993, the New England Patriots switched to silver helmets.

1993: First AFC Championship Since 1993

In 2020, the Bills reached the AFC Championship for the first time since 1993.

1994: Ken "Pinto Ron" Johnson's Fandom Begins

Since 1994, Ken "Pinto Ron" Johnson has been attending every Buffalo Bills home and away game, gaining notoriety for his antics.

1995: First Division Championship and Playoff Win Since 1995

During the 2020 season, The Bills earned its first division championship and playoff wins since 1995.

1996: Jacksonville Handed Buffalo its First Playoff Loss in Bills Stadium

Before 2017, Jacksonville had handed Buffalo its first playoff loss in Bills Stadium in 1996.

1996: Jack Kemp Nominee for Vice President

In 1996, Jack Kemp served as the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States under Bob Dole.

1999: Music City Miracle

In 1999, the Tennessee Titans (formerly the Houston Oilers) scored on a near-last-minute kickoff return with a controversial lateral pass ruling to beat the Buffalo Bills 22–16 in a game known as the "Music City Miracle."

2000: Start of Playoff Drought

In 2000, the Bills began a seventeen consecutive seasons stretch without reaching the playoffs.

2001: Tom Brady's Emergence

In 2001, Tom Brady's emergence as the New England Patriots quarterback marked the beginning of the Patriots dominating the AFC East for two decades, impacting the Buffalo Bills rivalry.

2002: Mike Hollis Wore Number 1

In 2002, kicker Mike Hollis wore number 1 in the regular season.

2002: Uniform Redesign

In 2002, under Tom Donahoe, the Bills' uniforms underwent radical changes, including a darker shade of blue, nickel gray, and red side panels. A new logo was proposed but rejected due to fan backlash, with the running bison logo adopted in 1974 remaining.

2003: John Murphy Becomes Play-by-Play Announcer

In 2003, John Murphy took over as the play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.

2004: Mike Mularkey Coached Bills

In 2004, Mike Mularkey coached the Bills and went 9-7 but missed the postseason.

2005: Mike Mularkey Resigned

In 2005, Mike Mularkey coached the Bills and went 5-11 and resigned from the team after the season.

2005: Revival of Throwback Uniform

In 2005, the Buffalo Bills revived the standing bison helmet and uniform of the mid-1960s as a throwback uniform.

2006: Stopped Wearing Blue-on-White Combination

After 2006, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing the blue-on-white uniform combination.

2006: Dick Jauron Hired as Coach

In 2006, Dick Jauron was hired as coach of the Buffalo Bills.

2007: Stopped Wearing White-on-Blue Combination

After 2007, the Buffalo Bills stopped wearing the white-on-blue uniform combination.

2008: Start of Frequent Meetings Between Bills and Chiefs

From 2008 to 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs met in nine of ten years.

2008: Preseason Games Broadcast in High Definition

Since 2008, preseason games for the Buffalo Bills have been broadcast in high definition.

2009: Dick Jauron Dismissed

In 2009, Dick Jauron was dismissed as Bills coach after a 3–6 start to his fourth season.

2009: Chris Berman Gave Induction Speech for Ralph Wilson

In 2009, ESPN announcer Chris Berman gave the induction speech for Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson when Wilson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2010: Bills Mafia Organized

Beginning in 2010, the "Bills Mafia" was organized via Twitter by Del Reid, Leslie Wille, and Breyon Harris.

2010: Chan Gailey Coached Bills

In 2010, Chan Gailey began coaching the Bills.

November 6, 2011: Wore White at Home

On November 6, 2011, against the New York Jets, the Buffalo Bills wore white at home for the first time since 1986.

2011: New Uniform Design Unveiled

For the 2011 season, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new uniform design, an updated rendition of the 1975–83 design, including a return to white helmets with the "charging buffalo" logo and a return to royal blue instead of navy.

April 3, 2012: New Nike Uniform Unveiled

On April 3, 2012, the Buffalo Bills' new Nike uniform was unveiled as part of the league's new uniform contract with Nike.

2012: WBBZ-TV held cable broadcast rights

In 2012 and 2013, WBBZ-TV held the broadcast rights to cable games.

2012: Chan Gailey Fired

In 2012, Chan Gailey was fired after three consecutive last place finishes in the AFC East.

2013: Jills Operate as Independent Organization

From 1986 to 2013, the Buffalo Jills operated as an independent organization.

2013: WBBZ-TV held cable broadcast rights

In 2012 and 2013, WBBZ-TV held the broadcast rights to cable games.

2013: Doug Marrone Hired

In 2013, Doug Marrone was hired to be the Bills' head coach and the team went 6–10.

2013: Stampede Drumline Serves as Official Band

Since the last game of the 2013 season, the Stampede Drumline, also known as Downbeat Percussion, has served as the official marching band or drumline for the Buffalo Bills.

October 8, 2014: Pegulas Acquired Bills

On October 8, 2014, Terry and Kim Pegula received approval to acquire the Bills, becoming the second ownership group of the team.

2014: Doug Marrone Hired as Coaching Assistant for Jacksonville

After the 2014 season, Doug Marrone, who had quit the Bills, was hired as a coaching assistant for Jacksonville.

2014: WKBW-TV Broadcast Rights

From 2014 to 2017, WKBW-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills games broadcast by ESPN.

2014: Terry Pegula Purchased the Bills

In 2014, Terry Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills after the death of original owner Ralph Wilson.

2014: William Fichtner in Commercial

In 2014, actor William Fichtner did a commercial for the Buffalo Bills team.

2014: Jills Suspend Operations Due to Legal Actions

In 2014, the Buffalo Jills suspended operations due to legal actions alleging they were employees, not independent contractors, and seeking back pay.

November 12, 2015: Participated in Color Rush Initiative

On November 12, 2015, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets became the first two teams to participate in the NFL's Color Rush uniform initiative, with Buffalo wearing an all-red combination for the first time.

2015: William Fichtner Narrates ESPN 30 for 30

In 2015, William Fichtner narrated the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on the Buffalo Bills' four Super Bowl appearances, titled "Four Falls of Buffalo".

2015: Rex Ryan Hired

In 2015, former Jets' head coach Rex Ryan was hired to become the next head coach of the Bills.

2015: Jaguars Win Against Bills in London Game

In week 7 of the 2015 season, the Jaguars won against the Buffalo Bills in a London game with a score of 34-31.

2016: Rex Ryan Dismissed

In 2016, Rex Ryan was dismissed as Bills coach with one game remaining in the season.

2016: End of Playoff Drought

In 2016, the Bills' seventeen-year playoff drought ended.

2016: Team Programming Relocates to MSG Western New York

Starting in the 2016 season, most of the Buffalo Bills team-related programming, including studio shows and the coach's show, relocated to MSG Western New York as per a new rights deal.

December 29, 2017: Bills-inspired Uniforms at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

On December 29, 2017, the United States men's national junior ice hockey team wore Buffalo Bills-inspired uniforms in their outdoor game against Team Canada at Highmark Stadium, the Bills' home stadium.

2017: Bills' Last Playoff Appearance

Before 2017, The Music City Miracle in 1999 was Buffalo's last playoff appearance until 2017, leading to resentment by Bills fans towards the Titans.

2017: Bills Mafia Represents Fan Community

By 2017, the phrase "Bills Mafia" had grown to unofficially represent the broad community surrounding and encompassing the Buffalo Bills team.

2017: Start of Frequent Meetings Between Bills and Chiefs

From 2008 to 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs met in nine of ten years.

2017: WKBW-TV Broadcast Rights

From 2014 to 2017, WKBW-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills games broadcast by ESPN.

2017: Ezra Castro Diagnosed with Tumor

In 2017, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", was diagnosed with a spinal tumor that had metastasized.

2017: Jaguars Win Wild Card Game

In 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars won an ugly, low-scoring Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills with a score of 10-3. This game marked the first Bills playoff appearance in 17 seasons.

2017: Return to Playoff Contention

Starting in 2017, the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans returned to consistent playoff contention.

2018: Resurgence of Rivalry

Between 2018 and 2022, there was a brief resurgence of the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans rivalry based on shared success and mutual respect.

2018: Ezra Castro at NFL Draft

In 2018, Ezra Castro, known as "Pancho Billa", was invited on stage during the NFL draft to read one of the Buffalo Bills' selections.

2018: Drafted Josh Allen

In 2018, the Bills drafted Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

2018: Agreement with Nexstar Media Group

In 2018, the Buffalo Bills signed an agreement with Nexstar Media Group to broadcast Bills preseason games across its network of stations in the region.

2018: Bills Win Rematch Game Against Jaguars

In week 12 of the 2018 season, the Buffalo Bills won a "rematch" game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 24-21. The teams brawled after trash talk from former Jaguars players.

May 14, 2019: Death of Ezra Castro

On May 14, 2019, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", a well-known Buffalo Bills fan, passed away after being diagnosed with a spinal tumor that had metastasized in 2017.

2019: Beginning of Allen vs. Mahomes Rivalry

In 2019, a rivalry began between Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, particularly in the post-season.

2019: Number 32 Reissued to Senorise Perry

In 2019, number 32 was placed back into circulation, with Senorise Perry wearing the number that year.

2019: Kyle Williams' Number Retired

In 2019, the Buffalo Bills retired jersey number 95, previously worn by Kyle Williams.

2019: Jets Helmet Change

In 2019, the New York Jets switched back to green-colored helmets.

2020: WIVB-TV Becomes Flagship Station

In 2020, WIVB-TV became the flagship station for the Bills' preseason game broadcasts on the Nexstar Media Group network.

2020: AFC Championship Game

In 2020, a high-profile postseason matchup occurred between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

2020: Fans Donate to Oishei Children's Hospital

In 2020, after a win over the Seattle Seahawks led by Josh Allen, fans donated nearly $700,000 to the Oishei Children's Hospital in support of Allen's grandmother's passing.

2020: Reached AFC Championship

In 2020, the Bills reached the AFC Championship for the first time since 1993, but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 38–24.

2020: Bills File to Trademark "Bills Mafia"

In 2020, the Buffalo Bills filed to trademark the "Bills Mafia" name.

2020: Replaced Striped Socks on Color Rush Uniform

In 2020, the Buffalo Bills replaced the red socks with white and blue stripes on the Color Rush uniform with red socks without stripes.

2020: Bills Take Edge After Brady's Departure

Since Tom Brady's departure in 2020, the Buffalo Bills have taken an 8-3 edge, which included consecutive AFC East titles from 2020 to 2024 and a season sweep of the Patriots in two of the first three years.

April 1, 2021: Team to Wear White Face Masks

On April 1, 2021, the Buffalo Bills announced that they would wear white face masks during the upcoming season and beyond.

2021: Emmanuel Sanders Wore Number 1

Before Emmanuel Sanders's one-year stint with the Buffalo Bills in 2021, it had been 19 years since number 1 had been worn in the regular season.

2021: Reduced Usage of Striped Socks

By 2021, the Buffalo Bills gradually reduced the usage of striped socks and began wearing either all-white or all-blue hosiery without stripes in most games.

2021: Water Buffalo Club 716 Founded

In 2021, Therese Forton-Barnes founded the Water Buffalo Club 716, a community of over 2,000 Buffalo Bills supporters from around the world.

2021: Divisional Round Game

In 2021, a high-profile postseason matchup occurred between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional round game, which is now considered one of the greatest playoff games of all time.

2021: AFC East Win

In 2021, the Bills won the AFC East with an 11–6 record. They defeated the Patriots in the Wild Card Round before losing to the Chiefs in overtime.

2021: Bills Dominate Patriots in Playoff Match-up

In 2021, the Buffalo Bills dominated in a 47–17 victory against the New England Patriots in the two teams' first playoff match-up in 59 years. The Bills scored a touchdown on every offensive drive throughout the entire game and, as such, is the only "perfect offensive game" in NFL history.

2021: Bills Lost to Jaguars

In week 9 of the 2021 season, the 15.5-point favorite Buffalo Bills lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 9-6.

March 3, 2022: Settlement Reached in Jills Lawsuit

On March 3, 2022, a settlement was reached where the Buffalo Bills agreed to pay the Jills $3.5 million, and Cumulus Media paid $4 million in stock options, resolving a legal battle over their employment status.

2022: End of Resurgence of Rivalry

Between 2018 and 2022, there was a brief resurgence of the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans rivalry based on shared success and mutual respect.

2022: Chris Brown Takes Over as Play-by-Play Announcer

In 2022, Chris Brown replaced John Murphy as the play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network after Murphy suffered a stroke.

2022: Kim Pegula's Brain Injury

In 2022, Kim Pegula was incapacitated by a vascular brain injury.

2022: AFC East Win and Damar Hamlin's Medical Emergency

In 2022, the Bills won the AFC East with a 13–3 record. A game against the Bengals was cancelled due to Damar Hamlin's near-fatal medical episode.

2023: Bills Lost to Chiefs in Divisional Round

In 2023 divisional round, the Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 24–27. Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed the game-tying field goal attempt wide right, a play that evoked memories of Scott Norwood missing the game-winning field goal attempt in Super Bowl XXV.

2023: Won AFC East for Fourth Consecutive Season

In 2023, the Bills won the AFC East for the fourth consecutive season and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.

2023: Number 66 of Billy Shaw worn by Connor J. McGovern

Since 2023, number 66 of Billy Shaw has been worn by Connor J. McGovern.

October 15, 2024: Marquez Valdes-Scantling Released

On October 15, 2024, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who wore number 15, was released.

December 2024: Sale of Stake to Investors

In December 2024, a 20% stake in the Bills was sold to private equity investors and former Toronto athletes Jozy Altidore, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

December 22, 2024: Debut of New Uniform Combination

On December 22, 2024, the Buffalo Bills debuted a brand new uniform combination consisting of their red Color Rush uniform and white pants.

2024: Bills Fans Support Tua Tagovailoa's Charity

After a 2024 game, Buffalo Bills fans helped raise $18,000 for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's charity, The Tua Foundation, after Tagovailoa suffered a concussion during the game.

2024: Rasul Douglas Wears Number 31

As of 2024, Cornerback Rasul Douglas most recently wore the number 31.

2024: Patriots Lead Series Against Bills

As of 2024, the New England Patriots lead the overall series against the Buffalo Bills with a record of 79-51-1.

2024: "Mr. Brightside" Becomes a Hype Song

In 2024, Buffalo Bills offensive players began a tradition of singing along to "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers as a hype song, leading to an undefeated home record after its introduction.

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2024: Minority Stake Purchased by Private Equity Funds and Investors

In 2024, a coalition of private equity funds and investors purchased a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills.

2024: Sale of Franchise Interest to Private Equity Investors

In 2024, the Buffalo Bills became one of the first NFL teams to sell part of their franchise to outside private equity investors, with 20.6% of the team interest sold at a valuation of $5.6 billion, including 10% to Arctos Partners LP.

2024: AFC East Title and Playoff Run

In 2024, the Buffalo Bills finished with a 13–4 record and won another AFC East title. After wins over the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

2024: Bills Win Against Jaguars

In 2024, the Buffalo Bills won against the Jacksonville Jaguars 47-10 on Monday Night Football.

2024: Chiefs Win AFC Championship

In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, which saw the team advance to its fifth Super Bowl appearances in six years.

2024: AFC Championship Game

In the 2024 AFC Championship Game, the Buffalo Bills failed to convert two 4th downs in the fourth quarter and The Chiefs went on to win 32–29.

January 2025: Nicholas Morrow Waived

In January 2025, linebacker Nicholas Morrow, who most recently wore number 32, was waived.

July 22, 2025: Return of the "charging buffalo" helmet

On July 22, 2025, the Bills announced the return of the 1984–2010 red "charging buffalo" helmet as an alternate.

August 28, 2025: Unveiling of "Rivalries" Uniform

On August 28, 2025, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a "Rivalries" uniform, called the "Cold Front". The all-white uniform featured silver numbers trimmed in blue and a modified "charging buffalo" in silver with blue trim, along with silver and blue stripes on the helmet. Red was not featured in the uniform, as it signified warmth.

2025: Bills Lead Series Against Jets

As of 2025, the Buffalo Bills lead the overall series against the New York Jets with a record of 72-58.

2025: Dolphins Lead Overall Series Against Bills

As of 2025, the Miami Dolphins lead the overall series against the Buffalo Bills with a record of 62-61-1.

2025: Number 15 Last Worn by Matt Prater

In 2025, number 15 was last worn by kicker Matt Prater.

January 4, 2026: Use of "charging buffalo" helmet against the Jets

On January 4, 2026, the Buffalo Bills wore the 1984–2010 red "charging buffalo" helmet against the New York Jets with the primary blue uniforms.

2026: New Stadium Completion

In 2026, The Bills new stadium to replace Highmark Stadium is expected to be ready.