‘The organization on Friday morning held an official “topping out” ceremony.’
BillsBeat - April 5, 2025
Why was there a tree placed on the beam at the Bills topping out ceremony?
‘Many sources online say the the phrase ‘Topping Out’ comes from an old Scandinavian and European tradition where a tree is placed on the highest point of a new structure to “appease spirits or celebrate the completion of the main framework.” Many construction companies in the United States also partake in this practice.’
Businesses react to Buffalo Bills stadium construction milestone
‘“It was interesting. Like, going all right, this is now the beginning of the end watching this all transpire the entire time in the last two years, now the last steel went in, now just to see all the other cosmetics start coming along, it’s actually been pretty exciting,” said Darlene Zlotek, a server and bartender at Danny’s.’
New Highmark Stadium reaches construction milestone
‘”Today is not about (me), Kathy Hochul, Mark Poloncarz, Roger Goodell,” Pegula said. “Today is about you, hard workers, men and women.”‘
Bills host ‘topping out’ ceremony Friday morning showing progress on new stadium
‘“It’s a real thrill for a kid from Jamestown to be here today – having come to this stadium across the street for many years – and now to see what’s behind me – I wish I was a kid going to that stadium because it’s just remarkable – and another shoutout to you guys – you did it,” Goodell said.’
Buffalo Bills Celebrate "Topping Out" of New Highmark Stadium
‘Workers placed the last piece of structural steel atop the 156-foot-high stadium structure as part of the ceremony. The final beam was accented with an American flag, the New York State flag, and an evergreen tree, signifying good luck and prosperity for future building occupants. Before this morning’s ceremony, hundreds of partners, employees, and stakeholders signed the final beam.’
BillsBeat - April 4, 2025
NFL draft preview: The Bills need run-stuffers – and this defensive tackle class has them
‘The good news for the Bills is if they want to wait to the second round, or even later, there are beefy defensive tackles to be had on Day 2 of the draft or even early on Day 3, in the fourth round.’
Bidding for 2029 NFL draft 'more realistic' focus for Buffalo Bills
;“I wouldn’t rule out 2028, but based on everything we’re talking about relative to the (new Highmark Stadium) and what we may have to do with the rest of the property to be ready, 2029 is more realistic,” Guelli told The Buffalo News at this week’s NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.’
Buffalo Bills discussing multiyear contract with St. John Fisher to host training camp
‘“We’ve had discussions with (St. John Fisher) about extending this deal and committing to a longer-term relationship because that’s where we want to be,” Guelli said.’
Five defensive tackles who may make it to second round of NFL draft for Buffalo Bills
‘Playing in Buffalo’s favor is that the draft community consensus is that this is a deep defensive tackle class, and first-year starters or key contributors can be found on Day 2 in the second and third rounds. Here are five players who could be good fits as the Bills try to find the eventual replacement for one-technique DT DaQuan Jones.’
Benford's staunch self belief has guided arduous journey to becoming Bills cornerstone
‘Benford was selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft after a collegiate career spent at Villanova University — a basketball school. While being overlooked for much of his football life, the four-year pro has battled through many trials, but perhaps significantly more tribulations both on and off the field.’
Batavia alumnus White invited to Buffalo Bills local pro day
‘The event is hosted by the team each year, allowing Western New York-based draft-eligible players to put their talents on display in front of the franchise many of them grew up rooting for. While White did not attend a local university, each year, the team also invites athletes who grew up in the WNY area to compete at the annual showcase.’
Bills' offseason workout schedule to begin April 21
‘Under the collective bargaining agreement, teams must conduct a nine-week voluntary offseason program in three phases. The first phase consists of two weeks of only meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation.’
Bills CB Benford draws on childhood memories to fulfill dreams of NFL career and as a budding author
‘“What’s them little flowers you pick up and make a wish and blow on it?” Benford said, searching for the word dandelion. “Yeah. Like my sisters would say, ’Make a wish.’ And I always wished to make it to the NFL and change my family.”’
Bills Pro Bowler makes life-changing decision amid halted extension talks
‘Cook didn’t shy away from publicly hinting at wanting a new deal following his career season as he reposted and quoted reports of Philadelphia Eagles’ All-Pro back Saquon Barkley’s two-year, $41.2 million extension following their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.’