‘Thanks to new legislation in Albany, that protection is now in place. NY State Senator Tim Kennedy is the chairman of the State-Native Americans Relations Committee. He was one of the sponsors of Senate Bill S5701, the unmarked burial site protection act. Kennedy says that the legislation was not put in place specifically because of the stadium construction project, it merely puts a uniform process in place in the event that remains or artifacts are discovered during any project across New York. “Whenever there are remains of any kind found on any project, there is a need to address that. Now we have in place a way to for the remains to be dealt with in a respectful way and to ensure that the sacred site is taken into account.”‘
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Floyd comes to Buffalo chasing another ring
‘Adding Floyd officially on Tuesday was the latest part of Brandon Beane’s seemingly never ending quest to build a pass rush. Floyd signed a one year deal that is reportedly worth seven million guaranteed and up to nine million with incentives.’
‘I want to win a Super Bowl’: Leonard Floyd excited to come to Buffalo
‘”It’s simple — I want to win, I want to win a Super Bowl,” Floyd said. “I’ve been examining teams and looking at rosters, and the Bills are the best. I just felt like if I came here, I could help the team get there and win a game.”‘
Bills accepting $150 deposits for tickets at new stadium; PSLs also coming
‘Current season ticket holders will have the first opportunity at tickets for the new stadium. Other fans will have to sign up for the waiting list and pay a $150-per-seat deposit, with a maximum of six seats.’
Leonard Floyd coming to Buffalo in hopes of winning a Super Bowl
‘When asked other reasons for signing with the Bills, Floyd had one major answer. He wants to win. Not just win throughout the season but win a Super Bowl. He feels as if Buffalo is the team to play for and even went far enough to say it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up and he, “has to seize this moment.” Floyd talked about his love for the game and he already feels as if the new environment from his teammates and coaches is like no other and it’s where he may play some of his best football.’
Bills sign edge rusher Leonard Floyd
‘”Now this just gives us another body, another pass rusher, protect your quarterback and get after the other team’s quarterback,” Beane said on The Pat McAfee show. “We’ve faced Leonard when he was with the Rams and he’s a player that over the last three years has had close to 30 sacks, right around nine and a half to ten per year. He’s just another guy that we can add along the line and once we started talking to Leonard and his people, I definitely checked in with Von to see his thoughts and he signed off saying he was a great guy who fits our culture.”‘
Leonard Floyd’s first day, Damar Hamlin a full practice participant | OTA Week 3 Notebook
‘Admittedly, Oliver said 2022 wasn’t his best season as he worked through multiple injuries. While not making excuses, Oliver said he learned valuable lessons along the way that he hopes propels his production to higher levels in 2023. “It just showed me that no matter literally what can happen you will be alright you can persevere through whatever,” he said. “I think I can be just as dominant as any d-tackle in the league.”‘
Bills set to add pass rusher Leonard Floyd on one-year deal
‘Floyd was released by the Rams in March. He signed a four-year extension worth $64 million after his first season in Los Angeles. While the release had minimal impact on the salary cap, the Rams saved $30 million in cash.’
Bills finalize four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Ed Oliver
‘The extension allows the Bills to spread out some of the money Oliver was due this season – $10.753 million – to make cap space. The Bills entered the weekend with $2.189 million in cap space, according to the NFL Players Association.’
Remembering the past, embracing the future: Bills break ground on new home in emotional ceremony
‘The ceremony on the site of the new stadium in Orchard Park, across the street from what was originally called Rich Stadium when it opened in 1973, was attended by about 400 people and was celebratory, save for a few moments when team owner Terry Pegula became overwhelmed with emotion.’
Mary Wilson on Buffalo Bills’ new stadium: ‘Ralph would be very proud’
‘”They understand the importance of where the Bills came from. The Bills wouldn’t be here without Ralph Wilson. And so, they understand that and they’re so respectful of me.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: For longtime Bills fan, attending stadium groundbreaking allows for look back, ahead
‘Sayles accomplished the mission, though, after the shovels and hard hats were put away and Pegula mingled with sponsors, friends and political officials. Sayles weaved his way through the crowd and with help of a Pegula associate, presented Pegula with the coin. An introduction, a handshake, a handoff and a picture later, Sayles had another Bills memory.’
The next Bills’ home will be called New Highmark Stadium, team announces
‘“Highmark is proud to retain the naming rights to the ‘New Highmark Stadium,’ ” said Dr. Michael Edbauer, president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, in a statement to The News. “Our deepened partnership with the Bills has proven to be much more than a name on the stadium and has amplified each organization’s community impact. We see great value in continuing our collaborative efforts in the community and ensuring the new stadium will be a center for engagement and health improvement.”’
The new Bills stadium is officially under construction. Who’s paying for it?
‘The deal saw New York forking over $600 million in public funding, while Erie County pitched in $250 million. $850 million is the largest public commitment for the construction of an NFL facility, according to the Associated Press.’
Bills signing veteran pass rusher Leonard Floyd to 1-year deal (Report)
‘Floyd started all 17 games for the Rams last season and finished with nine sacks. Greg Rousseau and Miller tied for the team best in sacks for the Bills last season with eight each, respectively.’