Buffalo Bills
· 2026-06-28
The Buffalo Bills are officially moving on from a dark part of their history with the latest Highmark Stadium announcement, distancing themselves from O.J. Simpson.
The team's chief operating officer, Pete Guelli, released a statement revealing the organizational decision to not include Simpson in any displays inside the stadium.
The Family Circle, a plaza outside the stadium, will feature three bison statues and plaques honoring former players, but Simpson will not be included.
Simpson's legacy has changed drastically since his playing days, with a civil trial jury finding him liable for wrongful death in 1997.
He was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to the families of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman.
The Buffalo Bills are set to move into the new Highmark Stadium ahead of the 2026 NFL season, with their next game scheduled against the Houston Texans on September 13, 2026.
The team is currently standing 15th in the American Football Conference with a 3-14 record, on a L5 streak.
And as they look to improve their performance, they will do so without honoring Simpson's legacy.
But the decision to exclude Simpson from stadium displays is an important one, given his significant contributions to the team, including 10,183 yards and five first-team All-Pro seasons.
So the Buffalo Bills will focus on honoring their other greats, such as those who will be featured in the Family Circle.
The team's decision has been met with support, as they look to move on from a dark part of their history.
As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the new season, they will do so with a renewed focus on their current players and their performance on the field.