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Former Bills WR Bust Retires After Sudden Release

Charlotte, NC – May 9, 2025 – A former Buffalo Bills wide receiver has officially called it a career. Just days after being abruptly released from the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad, veteran Jordan Matthews announced his retirement, ending a 10-year NFL journey filled with highs, lows, and unmet potential.

Matthews, once a promising pass-catcher, was cut Thursday according to The Athletic’s Joe Person, extinguishing his hopes of reviving his career as a tight end. “Time to move on,” he wrote on X, offering appreciation to fans.

Originally acquired by the Bills in a 2017 trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for cornerback Ronald Darby, Matthews arrived in Buffalo with high expectations. In Philadelphia, he had showcased flashes of brilliance: 67 receptions, 872 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2014, followed by 85 catches for 997 yards in 2015. However, his stint with the Bills was underwhelming—he posted just 25 catches for 282 yards across 10 games before suffering an injury.

Buffalo’s failure to reach Super Bowl LII in 2017 reflected the struggles of that roster, including Matthews. After being released in 2018, he bounced around the league: briefly with the New England Patriots (cut in the preseason), then returning to the Eagles (2018–2019), and later joining the San Francisco 49ers (2021–2022). His final NFL catch came in 2019 with Philadelphia.

In an effort to reinvent himself, Matthews transitioned to tight end with Carolina but saw limited action—just five games over two seasons, without recording a single catch or target. Thursday’s release from the practice squad marked the end of that chapter.

“I gave my all,” Matthews told The Buffalo News. “Buffalo taught me resilience.” Fans on X reflected on his career, with one Bills supporter posting, “Wish he’d panned out here!” His 282 yards in Buffalo stand in stark contrast to the 2,704 yards he amassed as an Eagle.

Several Eagles players paid tribute, including A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert. “He fought hard,” Brown remarked. Matthews’ early years helped shape the "Philly Special" era, even as tight end Zach Ertz now lines up for the rival Washington Commanders.

As Philadelphia eyes another Super Bowl run—powered by Saquon Barkley’s 2,005 total yards and Jalen Hurts’ relentless leadership—Matthews steps away, remembered more for his Eagles spark than his Bills stint.

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!