Buffalo Bills exclude O.J. Simpson from new Highmark Stadium display
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have announced that O.J. Simpson will not be honored in their new Highmark Stadium, set to open for the 2026 NFL season. Bills chief operating officer Pete Guelli confirmed that Simpson, despite his notable achievements with the team, is not considered a fit for displays in the new venue. Simpson, who died in 2024, was the franchise's first Wall of Fame inductee and a significant player in the 1970s. The decision comes amid a shift in how the team reflects on its history, particularly given Simpson's controversial legacy post-retirement.
- •Highmark Stadium is scheduled to open for the 2026 NFL season.
- •Simpson's exclusion affects the Family Circle plaza honor displays.
- •He was the Bills' first Wall of Fame inductee.
- •The team aims to reshape its historical narrative.
- •Guelli stated Simpson is not a fit for the new stadium.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — The Buffalo Bills are officially moving on from dark part of their history with latest Highmark Stadium announcement
"The Buffalo Bills announced a significant decision regarding O.J. Simpson as they get ready to move into the new Highmark Stadium ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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