Bills confirm O.J. Simpson will not be honored at new Highmark Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Buffalo Bills announced that O.J. Simpson will not be honored in the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The decision, confirmed by Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli, emphasized that Simpson is not a fit for display in the new arena. Simpson, the first running back to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season, was previously included in the team’s
- •Highmark Stadium opened amid discussions about honoring team legends.
- •O.J. Simpson previously belonged to the Bills' Ring of Honor.
- •Simpson was the No. 1 pick in the 1969 NFL Draft.
- •He rushed for 2,003 yards in the 1973 season, a historic achievement.
- •The decision relates to Simpson's legal history and public image.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Update on O.J. Simpson and Bills' new Highmark Stadium
"An update on the Bills and former running back OJ Simpson.
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