The Buffalo Bills have announced they will sponsor a Buffalo chapter of the National Gay Flag Football League.
In an Instagram post, the Buffalo Bills wrote, “We’re proud to support the National Gay Flag Football League with a sponsorship to launch a league in Buffalo!”
In a press release, Buffalo Bills Vice President of Community Impact Michelle Roberts shared, “Through our sponsorship, we are looking forward to expanding the impact of the NGFFL in our community.”
NGFFL Commissioner Joel Horton also commented on the new addition and stated, “We are thrilled to bring inclusive flag football to Buffalo with the support of the Buffalo Bills.”
Horton continued, “Our mission is to unite the community through the spirit of competition while celebrating our diversity. By fostering an environment where everyone is welcome.”
The NGFFL has been active since 2002 and has over 4,000 players in 27 cities.
New: The Buffalo Bills have announced the creation of a gay flag football league called The National Gay Flag Football League. pic.twitter.com/U67k9bZuPi
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) June 18, 2024
Per The Buffalo Bills:
The Buffalo Bills are proud to support the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) with a sponsorship to launch a chapter in Buffalo. The NGFFL is a non profit sports organization that seeks to promote the positive social and athletic enjoyment of American flag football.
“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,” said NGFFL Commissioner Joel Horton.
This collaboration is a game-changer for bringing LGBTQ+ organized football to Buffalo. The Buffalo Bills join other supportive NFL teams including the Giants, Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals, Bears, Commanders, and Seahawks in making our growing league even more inclusive.
“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,” Horton continued.
— NGFFL (@NGFFL) December 24, 2023
Here was the response on social media:
The Buffalo Bills have just announced they’re helping to launch the National Gay Football League.
Yeah, this is real. I thought it was a freaking parody too. pic.twitter.com/qXp5Xwq7Ao
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 18, 2024
This is what the end of the United States looks like.
The Buffalo Bills are sponsoring The National Gay Flag Football League. pic.twitter.com/8ac1PZHyxC
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) June 18, 2024
