History of Buffalo Bills in Timeline

The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team located in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls area. They are part of the NFL, competing in the American Football Conference (AFC) East division. Their home stadium is Highmark Stadium, situated in Orchard Park, New York.

1918: Tommy Hughitt plays for Buffalo teams

In 1918, Tommy Hughitt began his tenure as a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL.

1924: Tommy Hughitt ends his tenure with Buffalo teams

In 1924, Tommy Hughitt ended his tenure as a player-coach for the early Buffalo teams in the New York Pro Football League and NFL.

1929: Buffalo All-Americans Fold

In 1929, the Buffalo All-Americans (renamed the Bisons), a charter member of the NFL, folded, leaving Buffalo out of the league until the Bills joined.

1959: Team Founded

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

1960: Competitive Play Begins

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

1962: Logo and Color Change

In 1962, the standing red bison was designated as the logo, and the team colors changed to red, white, and blue. The logo was placed on a white helmet.

1964: Jersey Change

In 1964, the Buffalo Bills jerseys changed again 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

In 1964, the Buffalo Bills won the American Football League (AFL) Championship, which was the first major professional sports championship for a team representing Buffalo.

1965: Helmet Change

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

1965: Consecutive AFL Title

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

1966: AFL Championship Game appearance

In 1966, the Buffalo Bills advanced to the American Football League (AFL) Championship Game for the third consecutive year.

1966: Miami Dolphins expansion team

In 1966, the Miami Dolphins began playing as an expansion team in the American Football League, marking the beginning of the Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins rivalry.

1966: Kansas City won the 1966 AFL Championship Game

Kansas City won the 1966 AFL Championship Game that determined the AFL's representative in the first Super Bowl against the NFL champion Green Bay Packers.

1967: Buffalo Bills cheerleading squad active

From 1967, the Buffalo Bills operated a cheerleading squad.

1967: Struggles Begin

From 1967, the Buffalo Bills struggled heavily in the latter years of the AFL.

1969: Number 31 issued to Preston Ridlehuber

In 1969, reserve running back Preston Ridlehuber wore the number 31 jersey during a game after damaging his number 36 jersey.

1970: Colts were a divisional opponent for Buffalo

From 1970, the Baltimore Colts, were a divisional opponent for Buffalo in AFC East.

1970: Joined NFL

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

1971: Jack Kemp elected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 1971, Jack Kemp, a former Buffalo Bills quarterback, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Western New York.

1973: Blue Pants Introduced

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

1974: Face Mask Color

From 1974, the face mask on the helmet was blue.

1974: Charging Bison Logo Introduced

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: Uniform Design Reference

The Bills unveiled a new uniform design in 2011, which was an updated rendition of the 1975–83 design.

1979: Ed Rutkowski serves as county executive of Erie County

From 1979, Ed Rutkowski, a former Buffalo Bills player, served as county executive of Erie County.

1981: Bills win playoff game against the Jets

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

1982: Whammy Weenie introduced

In 1982, a local grocery store introduced the Whammy Weenie as a promotional item, which was later discontinued due to its double entendre.

April 27, 1984: Silver Anniversary Team announced

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

1984: Home Games in White

Buffalo sporadically wore white at home in the 1980s, including all eight home games in 1984.

1984: Colts relocated to Indianapolis

In 1984 the Baltimore Colts relocated to Indianapolis.

1984: John Murphy becomes color commentator

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

1984: Helmet Shell Color Change

In 1984, the Buffalo Bills helmet's shell color was changed from white to red, primarily to help Bills quarterback Joe Ferguson distinguish them more readily from three of their division rivals.

1984: Jets play home games in New Jersey

Since 1984, the New York Jets have played their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

1985: Blue Pants Discontinued

The blue pants remained through 1985 after being introduced in 1973.

1985: Buffalo Bills cheerleading squad ends

Until 1985, the Buffalo Bills operated a cheerleading squad.

1986: End of Sporadic White

Buffalo stopped wearing white at home beginning in 1987, after sporadically wearing it in the 1980s, including all eight home games in 1984.

1986: Buffalo Jills formed

From 1986, a new cheerleading squad, the Buffalo Jills, was formed and sponsored by various companies legally separate from the Bills organization.

1986: Face Mask Color

Through 1986 the face mask on the helmet was blue before changing to white.

1987: End of Home Whites

Buffalo stopped wearing white at home beginning in 1987.

1987: End of Early NFL Struggles

By 1987, the Buffalo Bills had only tallied five winning seasons and three postseason berths since 1967, marking the end of a difficult era in the NFL.

1987: "Shout" becomes official promotional song

From 1987, 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: Ed Rutkowski serves as county executive of Erie County

Until 1987, Ed Rutkowski, a former Buffalo Bills player, served as county executive of Erie County.

1990: Super Bowl Run Begins

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

1990: Number 31 reissued to James Williams

In 1990, the number 31 was reissued to first-round draft choice James Williams.

1992: Bills win the 1992 AFC Championship Game against Miami

In 1992, Buffalo won the AFC Championship Game against Miami as part of the overall rivalry between the Bills and the Dolphins.

1992: "The Comeback"

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

1993: Buffalo defeated Kansas City in the 1993 AFC Championship Game

Buffalo defeated Kansas City in the 1993 AFC Championship Game to advance to its fourth straight Super Bowl appearance.

1993: Fourth Super Bowl Appearance

In 1993, the Buffalo Bills made their fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance, losing each one.

1993: AFC Championship Appearance

In the 1993 season, the Buffalo Bills reached the AFC Championship for the first time since the 1993 season. However, their run ended with a 38–24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

1993: Patriots Helmet Color

The New England Patriots have worn silver helmets since 1993.

1994: Ken "Pinto Ron" Johnson attends Bills games

Since 1994, Ken "Pinto Ron" Johnson has been attending every Buffalo Bills home and away game.

1995: First Division Championship and Playoff Wins

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

1996: Jacksonville handed Buffalo its first playoff loss

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

1996: Jack Kemp is the Republican Party nominee for Vice President

In 1996, Jack Kemp, a former Buffalo Bills quarterback, was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States under Bob Dole.

1996: Ravens joined the league

Prior to the drafting of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, Baltimore and Buffalo played sporadically since the Ravens joined the league in 1996.

1999: "Music City Miracle"

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

2000: Playoff Drought Begins

In 2000, the Buffalo Bills began a 17-year playoff drought.

2001: End of Colts as divisional opponent for Buffalo

In 2001, the Baltimore Colts were a divisional opponent for Buffalo in AFC East until that year.

2001: Rivalry gains notability with emergence of Tom Brady

In 2001, the rivalry with the New England Patriots began gaining notability with the emergence of New England quarterback Tom Brady.

2002: Mike Hollis wears number 1

In 2002, kicker Mike Hollis wore the number 1, marking the last time it was worn in the regular season for 19 years.

2002: Radical Uniform Changes

In 2002, the Buffalo Bills' uniforms underwent radical changes including a darker shade of blue and nickel gray as an accent color. A new logo was proposed, but fan backlash led to the team retaining the running bison logo.

2002: Colts reassigned to AFC South

In 2002, the Indianapolis Colts were reassigned to the AFC South.

2003: John Murphy becomes play-by-play announcer

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

2004: Mike Mularkey Coaching Season

In 2004, Mike Mularkey coached the Buffalo Bills to a 9-7 record, but the team missed the postseason.

2005: Mularkey Resigns

In 2005, Mike Mularkey coached the Buffalo Bills to a 5-11 record and subsequently resigned from the team after the season.

2005: Throwback Uniform

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

2006: End of Blue-on-White Combination

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

2006: Dick Jauron Hired

In 2006, Dick Jauron became the coach of the Buffalo Bills.

2007: End of White-on-Blue Combination

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

2008: Bills and Chiefs met in nine of ten years

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

2008: Preseason games broadcast in high definition

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

2009: Chris Berman gives 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.

2009: Jauron Dismissed

In 2009, after a 3-6 start to his fourth season, Dick Jauron was dismissed as coach of the Buffalo Bills. Perry Fewell finished the season as interim with a 3-4 mark.

2010: Chan Gailey Coaching Season

In 2010, Chan Gailey began coaching the Buffalo Bills with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their quarterback.

2010: "Bills Mafia" organized

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

November 6, 2011: First Home Game in White Since 1986

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

2011: New Uniform Design

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

April 3, 2012: Nike Uniform Unveiled

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

2012: Gailey Fired

In 2012, Chan Gailey was fired as coach of the Buffalo Bills after three consecutive last place finishes in the AFC East.

2012: WBBZ-TV holds broadcast rights

In 2012, WBBZ-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills cable games.

2013: Doug Marrone Hired

In 2013, Doug Marrone was hired to be the head coach of the Buffalo Bills; the Bills went 6-10 that season.

2013: Buffalo Jills operations suspended

In 2013, the Buffalo Jills suspended operations before the 2014 season due to legal actions.

2013: Stampede Drumline becomes the official drumline

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

2013: WBBZ-TV holds broadcast rights

Until 2013, WBBZ-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills cable games.

October 8, 2014: Pegula Approval to Acquire Bills

On October 8, 2014, Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula received unanimous approval to acquire the Bills during the NFL owners' meetings.

2014: WKBW-TV holds broadcast rights

From 2014, WKBW-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills regular season games broadcast by ESPN or a streaming service.

2014: Doug Marrone leaves Bills

In 2014, Doug Marrone quit the Bills team and later was hired as a coaching assistant for Jacksonville and eventually rose to become the Jaguars' head coach.

2014: New Owner

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

2014: William Fichtner does commercial for the team

In 2014, character actor William Fichtner, raised in Cheektowaga, did a commercial for the Buffalo Bills team.

2014: Buffalo Jills operations suspended

The Buffalo Jills suspended operations before the 2014 season due to legal actions.

November 12, 2015: Color Rush Uniform

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 the Bills wearing an all-red combination for the first time in team history.

2015: William Fichtner narrates ESPN documentary

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

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2015: Rex Ryan Hired

In 2015, the Buffalo Bills hired former Jets head coach Rex Ryan as their head coach.

2015: First game between Marrone-led Jaguars and Bills

The first game between the Doug Marrone-led Jaguars and the Bills took place in London in week 7 of the 2015 season, with the Jaguars winning 34–31.

2016: Team programming relocated to MSG Western New York

Beginning in the 2016 season, most Buffalo Bills team-related programming, including studio programming and the coach's show, was re-located to MSG Western New York.

2016: Ryan Dismissed

In 2016, Rex Ryan was dismissed as coach of the Buffalo Bills with one game remaining in the season. Anthony Lynn finished the season as interim coach.

2016: Playoff Drought Ends

In 2016, the Buffalo Bills' 17-year playoff drought was the longest active playoff drought in all major professional sports at the time.

December 29, 2017: WJHC Game

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

2017: Teams returned to consistent playoff contention

After failing to reach success in the late 2000s to early 2010s, both teams returned to consistent playoff contention starting in 2017, resulting in several high-profile games.

2017: "Bills Mafia" represents the broad community

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

2017: Bills and Chiefs met in nine of ten years

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

2017: Ezra Castro diagnosed with spinal 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 against Bills

In 2017, the Jaguars won an ugly, low-scoring Wild Card game against the Bills 10–3, marking Buffalo's first playoff appearance in 17 seasons.

2017: Bills last playoff appearance

To add insult to injury after the "Music City Miracle", 1999 was Buffalo's last playoff appearance until 2017, leading to resentment by Bills fans towards the Titans.

2017: WKBW-TV holds broadcast rights

Until 2017, WKBW-TV held the broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills regular season games broadcast by ESPN or a streaming service.

2018: Resurgence of rivalry

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

2018: Ezra Castro invited on stage during NFL draft

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

2018: Bills win rematch game against Jaguars

In 2018, the Bills won a "rematch" game against the Jaguars 24–21, with the teams brawling after trash talk.

2018: Josh Allen Drafted

In 2018, the Buffalo 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 carry Bills preseason games across its network of stations in the region.

2018: Bills-Inspired Uniforms at WJHC

In 2018, the United States men's national junior ice hockey team wore Buffalo Bills-inspired uniforms in their outdoor game against Team Canada on December 29, 2017, during the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2018: Allen and Jackson were drafted

Since Josh Allen and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson were drafted in 2018, the Bills and Ravens have often squared off for conference dominance.

May 14, 2019: Ezra Castro dies

On May 14, 2019, Ezra Castro, also known as "Pancho Billa", a prominent Buffalo Bills fan, died.

2019: Kyle Williams retires

In 2019, Kyle Williams retired, and his number 95 has not been reissued since.

2019: Number 32 placed back into circulation

In 2019, Number 32 had been withdrawn from circulation but not retired after O. J. Simpson. The number was placed back into circulation in 2019 with Senorise Perry wearing the number that year; it was most recently worn by kicker Michael Badgley.

2019: Jets Helmet Color

In 2019, the New York Jets switched back to green-colored helmets after playing 20 years with white ones.

2019: Rivalry Develops Between Allen and Mahomes

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

2020: WIVB-TV serves as flagship station

As of 2020, WIVB-TV serves as the flagship station of the Buffalo Bills' preseason game network.

2020: Postseason Matchup between Bills and Chiefs

In 2020, a high-profile postseason matchup occurred between the Bills and Chiefs, which was the Championship Game.

2020: Fans donate to Oishei Children's Hospital

In 2020, after a November 8 upset win over the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills fans showed support for their team and community by donating nearly $700,000 to the Oishei Children's Hospital, an organization supported by Josh Allen.

2020: Bills file to trademark "Bills Mafia" name

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

2020: Red Socks Without Stripes

In 2020, the Buffalo Bills' Color Rush uniform changed to red socks without stripes.

2020: Division Championship and Playoff Wins

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

2020: Kansas City won the 2020 AFC Championship Game

Kansas City won the 2020 AFC Championship Game that saw the team advance to its second Super Bowl appearances in six years.

2020: Bills take an edge since Brady's departure

Since Tom Brady's departure in 2020, the 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: Sock Usage Reduced

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: Emmanuel Sanders's one-year stint with the Bills

In 2021, Emmanuel Sanders had a one-year stint with the Bills, wearing number 1, which had been rarely used.

2021: Divisional Round Game Between Bills and Chiefs

In 2021, a high-profile postseason matchup occurred between the Bills and Chiefs, which was the Divisional round game.

2021: Jaguars upset Bills

In 2021, the 15.5-point favorite Bills lost to the Jaguars 9–6, marking the seventh-largest upset in NFL history at the time.

2021: Bills Dominate Patriots in Playoff Matchup

In 2021, the Bills dominated in a 47–17 victory against the Patriots in the two teams' first playoff match-up in 59 years. The Bills scored a touchdown on every offensive drive, making it the only "perfect offensive game" in NFL history.

2021: Water Buffalo Club 716 founded

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

2021: AFC East Win

In the 2021 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East with a 11–6 record.

March 3, 2022: Settlement reached with Buffalo Jills

On March 3, 2022, a settlement was reached where the Buffalo Bills agreed to pay the Jills $3.5 million, while Cumulus Media paid $4 million in stock options while admitting no wrongdoing, related to allegations of being employees rather than independent contractors.

2022: Resurgence of rivalry

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

2022: Chris Brown replaces John Murphy

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

2022: Kim Pegula's Injury

In 2022, Kim Pegula was incapacitated by a vascular brain injury, leading to changes in team ownership.

2022: AFC East Win and Hamlin Episode

In the 2022 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East with a 13–3 record. The season was marked by a cancelled game against the Bengals due to a near-fatal medical episode with Damar Hamlin.

2023: Bills Lose to Chiefs in 2023 Divisional Round

In the 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, evoking memories of Super Bowl XXV.

2023: Fourth Consecutive AFC East Title

In the 2023 season, the Buffalo Bills won the AFC East for the fourth consecutive season.

2023: Connor J. McGovern wears number 66

Since 2023, Connor J. McGovern wears the number 66, which was historically issued only on rare circumstances, similarly to Billy Shaw.

December 2024: Stake Sale and New Investors

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

December 22, 2024: New Uniform Combination Debut

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 raise money for Tua Tagovailoa's charity

After a 2024 game between the Bills and Miami Dolphins, 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: Joe Andreessen wears number 44

As of 2024, Joe Andreessen wears the number 44, which was historically issued only on rare circumstances, similarly to Elbert Dubenion.

2024: Patriots lead series overall

As of 2024, the Patriots lead the series 79–51–1, but trail the Bills by a 48–47–1 margin without Brady on the field.

2024: Fans spar over 2024 MVP award

In 2024, Bills and Ravens fans sparred over game results as well as the NFL MVP award, as Ravens supporters argued that Lamar Jackson, who finished second in voting, should have won the award instead of Josh Allen.

2024: Bills win against the Jaguars

In 2024, The Bills win against the Jaguars 47-10.

2024: Minority Stake Purchase

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

2024: Bills offensive players sing along to "Mr. Brightside"

In 2024, the Bills offensive players began a tradition of singing along to "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers as a hype song, usually in the fourth quarter.

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2024: Sale of Franchise Interest

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: Chiefs Win 2024 AFC Championship Game against Bills

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

2024: AFC East Title and Playoff Loss

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

2024: Chiefs won the 2024 AFC Championship Game

Kansas City won the 2024 AFC Championship Game that saw the team advance to its fifth Super Bowl appearances in six years.

July 22, 2025: Bills bring back '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: Bills Unveil "Rivalries" Uniform

On August 28, 2025, the Bills unveiled a "Rivalries" uniform, named the "Cold Front", which they would wear once per season at home against each of their AFC East opponents over a three-year period. 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.

2025: Buffalo leads series against Jets

As of 2025, Buffalo leads the series against the Jets 72–58, including a playoff win in 1981.

2025: Cornerback Maxwell Hairston wears the number as of 2025

As of 2025, Cornerback Maxwell Hairston wears the number 31.

2025: Miami leads the overall series against Buffalo

As of 2025, Miami leads the overall series against Buffalo 62–61–1, but Buffalo has the advantage in the playoffs at 4–1, including a win in the 1992 AFC Championship Game.

2025: Matt Prater wears number 15

As of 2025, kicker Matt Prater wears the number 15, which was historically only issued sparingly after Jack Kemp's retirement.

January 4, 2026: Bills to wear 'charging buffalo' helmet

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