‘We Are Excited’: Buffalo Bills Throw Their Support Behind LGBTQ+ Flag Football Team

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The Buffalo Bills became the latest NFL team to support its city’s upcoming National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) chapter.

The NGFFL proudly announced on Tuesday that the city of Buffalo, New York, would be its 28th chapter in the country.

“We are thrilled to bring inclusive flag football to Buffalo with the support of the Buffalo Bills. This exciting addition joins 27 other cities, and over 4,000 players, including straight allies, in the National Gay Flag Football League,” NGFFL Commissioner Joel Horton said in a statement.

“Our mission is to unite the community through the spirit of competition while celebrating our diversity. By fostering an environment where everyone is welcome, we aim to build a stronger, more inclusive Buffalo. Together, with the backing of the Buffalo Bills, we are creating a space where all individuals can participate, compete, and thrive,” he added.

Michelle Roberts, the Buffalo Bills VP of Community Impact, said the the team’s sponsorship will expand the NGFFL’s impact.

“We are excited to join the NFL and other Clubs across the league in their support of the NGFFL,” Roberts said. “Through our sponsorship, we are looking forward to expanding the impact of the NGFFL in our community.”

The Buffalo Bills supporting the NGFFL follows the Chicago Bears, the Arizona Cardinals, the New York Giants, the New York Jets, the Washington Commanders, and many more.

According to Fox News, the NGFFL has “been around for more than two decades.”

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