Bills Cover Full Cancer Treatment for Franchise Legend and Hall of Famer
The Buffalo Bills have pledged to cover all medical expenses for one of their most cherished icons, honoring a player whose playmaking ability and leadership helped define the franchise’s golden era in the 1990s.
Owner Terry Pegula announced the decision in an emotional statement, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to those who have helped build the Bills' legacy.
“He gave everything he had to this franchise — his passion, his strength, his spirit,” Pegula said. “Now it’s our turn to give back. Once you're a Bill, you're family for life.”
That promise was made to Andre Reed, the Bills' legendary wide receiver and Hall of Famer. Known for his incredible hands, precise route running, and ability to perform in clutch moments, Reed was the focal point of Buffalo’s high-powered offense throughout the 1990s, leading the team to four straight Super Bowl appearances.
Over 15 remarkable seasons with the Bills (1985–1999), Reed became the face of Buffalo football. He recorded 951 receptions, 13,198 receiving yards, and 87 touchdowns, earning 7 Pro Bowl selections and 3 First-Team All-Pro honors. Reed’s consistency and big-play ability helped the Bills become one of the most potent offenses in NFL history during their Super Bowl runs. His standout 1994 season, where he recorded 1,343 yards and 9 touchdowns, remains one of the best in franchise history.
Though Reed’s playing days ended in 2000, his legacy continues to resonate deeply with the Bills’ fanbase. Even after retirement, he remained active in the community and continued to represent the franchise with pride, mentoring young wide receivers and staying involved with the Bills.
As news of his illness spread, fans from all over the league flooded social media with messages of love, admiration, and support. For Buffalo, Andre Reed isn’t just a former star — he’s a symbol of what it means to wear the red, white, and blue with heart, perseverance, and unmatched excellence.
Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles evaluates rookies halfway through season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have always brought in strong talent through the draft with general manager Jason Licht, but halfway through the season, it looks like this rookie class is on pace to be special in 2025.
The Buccaneers drafted a dominating wide receiver, two defenders already getting starting reps and another defender rotating in during the first five rounds of the draft, and their contributions have helped the Bucs to a 6-2 record before the bye week. Head coach Todd Bowles has gotten great usage out of his class, and he gave his thoughts on their performance so far on Monday.
Todd Bowles praises Buccaneers rookies
Todd Bowles began by saying that it's a little too early to say anything definitive about the team's rookies, but that so far, they've been playing great football.
"[We are] still evaluating them. They [have] to go through a full season. It is a long season for those guys coming out of college when you throw in the three preseason games and the 17 regular-season games – that is almost two college seasons," Bowles said. "Those guys are very mature from a mental standpoint. They are executing very well [and] they are playing like they have been in the league for a while. It is halfway through the season, so they should be a little bit more seasoned right now, and the production has been great for us."
They are most certainly executing very well. First-round pick Emeka Egbuka has already caught five touchdowns this year and remains an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate, and he'll look to be a bigger part of the team's receiving corps going forward. Rookie third-round pick Jacob Parrish is the team's starting nickel and has been a versatile weapon, and even fifth-round pick Elijah Roberts has entered the starting lineup at defensive tackle.
With all of those names immediately contributing — and second-round pick Benjamin Morrison rotating in at cornerback with Jamel Dean and seventh-round pick Tez Johnson catching two touchdowns of his own this year — Tampa Bay's rookie class looks like a home run. As Bowles said, though, there's still a long way to go, and the Bucs have a brutal three-game stretch on the horizon.
The Bucs will begin that stretch when they face off against the New England Patriots at home in Week 10.
