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Mahomes' trainer pokes fun at Bills' new Nickel City uniforms

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Mahomes' trainer pokes fun at Bills' new Nickel City uniforms

Summary

Bobby Stroupe, trainer for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, criticized the Buffalo Bills' new alternate uniform design, drawing comparisons to the San Francisco Giants' gray road uniforms. The Bills' 'Nickel City' look, intended to honor the city of Buffalo, has received mixed reactions, leading to quarterback Josh Allen defending the jerseys amid backlash. The team will debut the uniform on September 27 against the Los Angeles Chargers, followed by another appearance on December 19 against the Chicago Bears.

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Key Details

•Bobby Stroupe poked fun at the Bills' alternate uniforms.
•The new 'Nickel City' uniform has faced significant backlash online.
•Josh Allen defended the design as symbolic of Buffalo's progress.
•The Bills will wear the new uniforms twice this season.
•First game in the new uniforms is set for September 27.

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5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes’ Trainer Takes 4-Word Shot Dissing Rival Bills’ Fresh New ‘Nickel City’ Uniforms

What they're saying

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The Buffalo Bills’ new alternate uniform has taken plenty of heat online, and even someone from Patrick Mahomes’ inner circle has joined in on the fun. Bobby Stroupe, Mahomes’ longtime trainer, took a playful shot at the Chiefs’ AFC rivals after the new look drew widespread ridicule.
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