Buffalo Bills
National Football League franchise in Orchard Park
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2024 | Buffalo finished the regular season with a 13-4 record, their best in a 17-game schedule, and Josh Allen was awarded the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award. |
2024 | The Bills defeated the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round and narrowly beat the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round, with Ravens' tight end Mark Andrews dropping a potential game-tying 2-point conversion. |
2024 | Buffalo lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 32-29 in the conference championship game, with controversial officiating, including a disputed quarterback sneak by Josh Allen on a crucial 4th-down play. |
2024 | Damar Hamlin became the team's starting free safety, while Micah Hyde returned to the team in a practice squad role. |
2024 | The Bills signed wide receivers Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel, drafted Keon Coleman, and traded for Amari Cooper, implementing an 'Everybody Eats' offensive strategy to diversify Josh Allen's receiving options. |
December 11 2024 | The NFL approved the sale of 20.6% of the Buffalo Bills franchise to a consortium of private equity firms, marking the first time such firms were allowed to own an NFL franchise stake. |
2023 | Buffalo Bills started the season on Monday Night Football against the Jets, losing despite Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury after four plays. |
2023 | Buffalo defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card game, but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round when kicker Tyler Bass missed a potential game-tying field goal. |
2023 | Despite controversy surrounding head coach Sean McDermott's comments, the team rallied and won six of their final seven games. |
2023 | Wide receiver Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans, resulting in a significant dead cap hit for the team. |
2023 | Bills won a Week 18 'AFC East divisional title' game against the Dolphins, clinching their fourth consecutive division title. |
2023 | Mid-season offensive struggles and defensive injuries led to the firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, who was replaced by quarterbacks coach Joe Brady. |
2023 | Bills won three consecutive games, including a dominant 48-20 victory over Miami. |
2023 | The Buffalo Bills roster was current and complete through the end of the 2023 NFL season, representing the most recent compilation of players in the franchise's history. |
January 11 2023 | Damar Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after being hospitalized for nine days following his critical medical incident. |
January 5 2023 | The NFL deemed the Bills-Bengals game a No Contest due to Hamlin's serious injury, which drew national attention. |
January 2 2023 | Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a life-threatening medical emergency during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, collapsing after a tackle and requiring CPR and defibrillation on the field. |
2022 | The Bills reach a deal with the state of New York and Erie County to construct a new stadium next to the current site. |
2022 | The Bills matched their franchise record by winning 13 games and secured their third consecutive AFC East division title. |
2022 | The Buffalo Bills signed All-Pro pass rusher Von Miller to a six-year deal worth up to $120 million, making a high-profile free agent acquisition to strengthen their roster. |
January 23 2022 | In a thrilling playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bills lose in overtime during the Divisional Round, ending their postseason run in a highly competitive match. |
2021 | In the NFL playoffs, the Bills defeated the New England Patriots 47-17 in the wild card round, achieving a historic performance by scoring a touchdown on all offensive possessions and never punting or turning the ball over. |
2021 | The Bills signed former Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to a 1-year deal as backup, replacing Matt Barkley. |
2021 | Buffalo drafted defensive linemen Gregory Rousseau and Carlos 'Boogie' Basham to strengthen their defensive lineup. |
2021 | The Bills won their second consecutive AFC East division title, finishing with 11 wins and the league's top defense in several metrics. |
2021 | The Bills were eliminated from the playoffs in a highly-regarded divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs, losing 42-36 in overtime in a match where Josh Allen was noted to have out-performed Patrick Mahomes for most of the game. |
2021 | Josh Allen signed a 6-year, $258 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills, securing his position with the team through 2028. |
January 23 2021 | The Bills defeat the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Playoff game, advancing in the NFL playoffs. |
2020 | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bills moved training camp from St. John Fisher College to their team facility in Orchard Park for the first time since 2000. |
2020 | Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-3 in the divisional round of the playoffs, advancing to the AFC Championship game. |
2020 | Buffalo Bills traded their first-round draft pick and several other selections to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings, along with signing free agent defensive linemen Mario Addison and Vernon Butler. |
2020 | Buffalo Bills faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game, their first since the 1993-94 season, but were defeated 38-24. |
2020 | The Bills hosted their first home playoff game in 24 years, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 for their first playoff win in 25 years. |
2020 | The Buffalo Bills make the playoffs for the first time since 1995, ending a long postseason drought under McDermott and Allen's leadership. |
2020 | Won their first division title in over 25 years and returned to the AFC Championship. Started a streak of five consecutive AFC East titles. |
January 31 2020 | The Bills send a formal letter to county executive Mark Poloncarz stating they will not exercise the stadium lease buyout window. |
2019 | The Pegulas begin pursuing a proposal to build a new stadium in the Buffalo vicinity. |
2019 | The team drafted defensive tackle Ed Oliver in the first round of the NFL Draft to replace veteran Kyle Williams. |
2019 | The Bills clinched their second playoff appearance in three years, achieving their first season with 10 or more wins in the 21st century. |
2019 | Buffalo entered the playoffs as the AFC's 5th seed but lost the wild card round to the Houston Texans 22-19 in overtime, after leading 16-0 in the third quarter. |
2019 | LeSean McCoy was cut from the team during preseason, despite previously being an integral part of the offense, following a strong performance by rookie running back Devin Singletary. |
2019 | The Bills added multiple offensive players in free agency, including John Brown, Cole Beasley, Andre Roberts, Mitch Morse, Frank Gore, and T.J. Yeldon, signaling a commitment to improving the team's offensive capabilities. |
2019 | Josh Allen continues to develop as the Bills' starting quarterback, showing promise for the team's future. |
2018 | Longtime defensive tackle Kyle Williams retired at the end of the season after being considered the 'heart and soul' of the team. |
2018 | Josh Allen was drafted and became the starting quarterback midway through the first regular season game after Nathan Peterman was benched. |
2018 | Eric Wood announced his retirement from the team due to health issues. |
2018 | The Bills traded away Tyrod Taylor and tackle Cordy Glenn, and released guard Richie Incognito after he requested contract termination. |
May 1 2018 | Russ Brandon abruptly resigned from the Buffalo Bills organization, and was replaced as president by Kim Pegula. |
April 26 2018 | Josh Allen is drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the NFL Draft, becoming the team's potential franchise quarterback. |
January 7 2018 | The Bills' playoff run ended with a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card game, with a final score of 10-3. |
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