Bills break ground on new $1.54 billion stadium

Bills currently play in Orchard Park, New York, in the old Highmark Stadium, opened in 1973 under the name of Rich Stadium

Los Buffalo Bills from NFL They began this Monday the construction of their new stadium that will cost 1,540 million dollars and is expected to be ready by 2026.

“I am proud to say that we have a new naming rights agreement that will carry our house for the long haul; the title of New Highmark Stadium will shine in the coming years,” said the owner of the Bills, Terry Pegulain his opening speech.

Los Bills play in Orchard Park, New Yorkin the old Highmark Stadium, inaugurated in 1973 under the name of Rich Stadiumlocated across the street from where his new home, which will bear the adjective “new,” is being built, said the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Bills, Ron Raccuia.

“I know it could be a bit confusing. Highmark Stadium is our home today and New Highmark Stadium will be our home in 2026. Once we get to 2026, we will drop the adjective new to return to the traditional name of Highmark Stadium for the next 30 years,” explained collect.

In addition to Pegula y collectat the start of the works of the new home of the franchise, the general manager of the team was presentBrandon Beane; the head coach of Bills, Sean McDermott; the governor of New York, Kathy Hochul; and the commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell.

The top manager of the league congratulated the Bills for their long-term commitment to one of the league’s most loyal fans.

“I’ve been to about 20 openings over the years, but none are more meaningful to me than this one today. This community and these fans deserve it. Bills now they are insured for many years in the west of New York“, stressed Goodell.

Also this Monday, earlier, the Buffalo Bills strengthened their defense with linebacker Leonard Floyd, veteran pass rusher who was a Super Bowl LVI champion with Los Angeles Rams.

Floyd will be in the Bills with linebacker By Miller next to who got the champion ring in the Rams.

Miller is recovering from a torn ACL. He is expected to be ready to play in week one of the 2023 season of the NFL.