Former Bills Center Still Working at Highmark Stadium at Age 71
Buffalo, NY – Long after the cheers faded and the pads came off, a former Buffalo Bills center still reports to work at Highmark Stadium — not to block defenders, but to care for the very field he once protected.
Now 71 years old, he begins each day before sunrise, helping the grounds crew maintain the turf that has seen generations of Bills players come and go. For him, it’s not about nostalgia — it’s about belonging.
That man is Will Grant, who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1978 to 1985, anchoring the offensive line through years of rebuilding and resilience. While never a headline star, he was the kind of steady professional every great team needs.
Grant appeared in 111 career games and started 91, serving as the reliable snapper for a rotation of quarterbacks during one of Buffalo’s most transitional eras. His toughness and consistency earned quiet respect inside the locker room.
Teammates called him “The Rock” — not for flashy plays, but for the stability he brought to a franchise still finding its identity before the Super Bowl years of the 1990s.
After his retirement in the mid-1980s, Grant stayed in upstate New York, working various community jobs before eventually returning to Highmark Stadium, the place that felt most like home.
Today, he can be seen walking the field with a rake in hand, fixing divots and checking the turf before each home game. When asked why, he just smiles and says it keeps him close to the game that shaped his life.
For Will Grant, the roar of the Buffalo crowd still carries the same warmth it did 40 years ago — a reminder that once you’ve been a Bill, you always are.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
