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Bills Land Former $154M 2-Times Super Bowl Champion QB in Free Agency to Backup Josh Allen

Buffalo, NY – May 16, 2025 — The Buffalo Bills have bolstered their quarterback depth chart with a calculated move, signing veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz to a one-year deal worth $1.9 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The signing, finalized on May 15, provides seasoned insurance behind MVP quarterback Josh Allen.

Wentz, now 32, carries a championship pedigree. He played a key role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2017 Super Bowl LII win and later started for the Kansas City Chiefs in their 2023 Super Bowl LVIII victory. Despite a quiet 2024 season as Patrick Mahomes’ backup, Wentz’s career totals — 95 starts, 22,938 passing yards, and 153 touchdowns — bring valuable experience to the Bills’ QB room, per NFL.com.

Buffalo’s depth at quarterback had thinned following the trade of Kyle Allen and the departure of Mitch Trubisky. With rookie Shane Buechele still unproven, GM Brandon Beane turned to Wentz, who remained unsigned after his stint in Kansas City, to offer leadership and security.

“This is where you come to win,” Wentz told Ryan O’Halloran of The Buffalo News. “I’m here to support Josh and go get another ring.”

According to Spotrac, the contract includes $1.5 million guaranteed, fitting well within the Bills’ available $12.6 million in cap space. Over The Cap labeled it a low-risk signing that leaves flexibility to address other roster concerns, such as James Cook’s $15 million contract situation or a potential move for cornerback Jonathan Jones.

While Wentz earned a modest 2024 PFF grade of 62.3, his Pro Bowl-caliber 2017 season — featuring 33 touchdowns to just 7 interceptions — serves as a reminder of his ceiling. In Buffalo, he’ll serve as a mentor to Buechele while backing an offense that ranked 5th in passing yards per game (273.4) last year, per NFL.com.

“He brings championship experience and is a perfect safety net,” said NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

With marquee home matchups ahead against the Chiefs and Ravens, the addition of Wentz gives Buffalo a proven option should Allen miss time. His toughness, leadership, and postseason pedigree could become key assets as the Bills continue their pursuit of a long-awaited first Super Bowl title.

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Bills Cheerleader Sues Bills Player for Sexual Harassment After He Relentlessly Flirted With Her – Despite Being Married with a Child
BUFFALO, NY – December 11, 2025 A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed in Erie County Court that has all of Western New York talking. Ashley, the 24-year-old face of the Buffalo Jills and widely regarded as the squad’s most popular and recognizable cheerleader, has officially sued a current Buffalo Bills player for what her legal team calls “persistent and unwanted sexual harassment through aggressive flirting” – even though the player is married with a young child. Court documents obtained today name 27-year-old Shane Buechele – the Bills’ third-string QB who married his high-school sweetheart Reiley in 2022 and has a 2-year-old son – as the defendant. What the lawsuit alleges: Since the start of the 2025 season, Buechele allegedly began sending Ashley private Instagram messages after every home game, complimenting her looks and performances with increasingly suggestive language. Multiple late-night phone calls (some as late as 2-3 a.m.) in which Buechele allegedly complained about his lack of playing time, “just wanted to hear her voice,” and invited her for private coffee meet-ups. Unsolicited shirtless and suggestive photos sent directly to Ashley’s phone. Repeatedly showing up “by coincidence” at community and charity events Ashley was scheduled to attend, creating unwanted one-on-one encounters. In the filing, Ashley states: “I made it crystal clear on multiple occasions that I only wanted a professional relationship and was focused on my career. He completely ignored my boundaries. The middle-of-the-night calls left me terrified and suffering from severe insomnia. This has taken a serious toll on my mental health.” Immediate fallout: The Buffalo Bills have suspended Shane Buechele indefinitely without pay pending an internal investigation. Reiley Buechele has locked all of her social media accounts and has made no public statement. Ashley’s attorney says they will seek damages “well into seven figures” and hope the case sets a precedent for better protection of NFL cheerleaders league-wide. The NFL has confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and may impose additional discipline. One Bills Mafia is completely split: #TeamAshley supporters are demanding Buechele be cut immediately: “Married with a kid and still doing this? Disgusting.” Others are calling it an overreaction: “Flirty DMs and compliments? This feels like a money grab or a PR stunt.” The case is still in its earliest stages, with an initial court appearance expected in early 2026. What do YOU think – is this legitimate workplace harassment, or is the cheerleader blowing things out of proportion? Drop your take in the comments and turn on notifications – this story is only getting hotter!