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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! "Through our sponsorship, we are looking forward to expanding the impact of the NGFFL in our community."

The Bills are not the first NFL team to partner with the NGFFL.

"This exciting addition joins 27 other cities, and over 4,000 players, including straight allies, in the National Gay Flag Football League."

The story goes on to call the collaboration between the Bills and the NGFFL "a game-changer for bringing LGBTQ+ organized football to Buffalo."

"We are excited to join the NFL and other clubs across the league in their support of the NGFFL," said Bills Vice President of Community Impact Michelle Roberts.

Salguero, selected a top 10 columnist by the APSE, has worked for the Miami Herald, Miami News, Palm Beach Post and ESPN as a national reporter. By fostering an environment where everyone is welcome, we aim to build a stronger, more inclusive Buffalo. 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.

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Several other NFL teams have previously backed the NFFGL, including the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington Commanders and others.

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Horton also shared the league's mission.

"Our mission is to unite the community through the spirit of competition while celebrating our diversity.

Together with the Buffalo Bills, we’re making this vision a reality."

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The release announcing the partnership lists the Giants, Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals, Bears, Commanders and Seahawks as partners. 

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is hit as he goes out of bounds by Jets Hamsah Nasirildeen. Buffalo is expected to be the 28th city that has a NGFFL team.

"We are thrilled to bring inclusive flag football to Buffalo with the support of the Buffalo Bills.

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Bills VP of Community Impact Michelle Roberts said the sponsorship affords the franchise an opportunity to expand the flag football league's community impact.

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"We are excited to join the NFL and other Clubs across the league in their support of the NGFFL," Roberts said.

The Buffalo Bills announced plans to financially support the city's upcoming National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) chapter.

The organization expressed excitement about the NFL franchise's support. And gaining the Bills' support is being celebrated.

"Our NFL supporters have opened their facilities to LGBTQ+ football practices and warmly welcomed players, fostering a more inclusive environment in their cities," the NGFFL said.

"Following in the footsteps of our other partner cities, Buffalo, through its community spirit, is taking a significant step toward furthering competitive seven-on-seven inclusive flag football.

"Through our sponsorship, we are looking forward to expanding the impact of the NGFFL in our community."

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Established in the fall of 2024, Buffalo United Flag Football (BUFF) is proud to bring the excitement of the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) to Western New York.

With the support of the Buffalo Bills, our league is committed to building an inclusive and empowering sports community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.

At BUFF, we strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy the sport of flag football, build lasting friendships, and contribute to our vibrant community.

And the league and most of its teams are strong supporters of gay rights issues and events, including Pride Month.

Well, the Buffalo Bills are combining the two.

Gay flag football.

Bills Embrace Gay Flag Football

The Bills on Tuesday announced its sponsorship of a new Buffalo chapter to the National Gay Flag Football League. 

The NGFFL is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 that says its objectives include presenting amateur flag football "as a means to educate, change attitudes, promote self-discovery, and build esteem within the LGBTQ+ community, and in the communities in which LGBTQ+ people work, live, and play."

All member organizations "are expected to adhere to and support the NGFFL vision and nondiscrimination policy.

All member organizations are expected to serve, first and foremost, the LGBTQ+ community."

NGFFL competitions include the Pride Bowl, the Sin City Classic, the Pride Cup, and the Gay Bowl.

Buffalo Bills Announce Sponsorship For Gay Flag Football Chapter