Bills Extend Unsung Hero with 131 Games, Devoted Entire Career to Buffalo

Buffalo, NY – June 29, 2025: The Buffalo Bills have locked in a cornerstone of their special teams, extending a veteran who’s played his entire NFL career in Buffalo, sources told ESPN. With training camp approaching, this move celebrates a loyal stalwart’s commitment to retire as a Bill and fuels the team’s 2025 Super Bowl dreams.

The 31-year-old unsung hero, a Buffalo lifer, signed a new four-year deal, cementing his vow to end his career in Orchard Park. His steadfast presence has Bills Mafia buzzing with pride, per The Athletic.

Reid Ferguson, the Bills’ long snapper since 2017, spoke emotionally on WGR 550’s The Instigators. “Buffalo’s my home—I’ll retire here,” he said. “This city, these fans, this team gave me everything. I’m all in to bring a Super Bowl to Bills Mafia.” The undrafted free agent from LSU inked a four-year, $5.6 million extension, per Spotrac, securing him through 2029.

Ferguson, who’s played 131 games—most among active Bills players—has delivered flawless snaps for punter Sam Martin and kicker Tyler Bass, per Pro Football Reference. His reliability, with zero botched snaps in eight seasons, earned him the “unsung hero” label from coach Sean McDermott, per Buffalo Rumblings.

“Reid’s the glue of our special teams,” McDermott said, per Democrat and Chronicle. His consistency anchored Buffalo’s top-10 special teams unit in 2024, including Bass’s clutch 54-yard field goal against Kansas City, per NFL.com. Ferguson’s 2017 debut helped end the Bills’ 17-year playoff drought, per Sporting News.

Bills Mafia flooded X with praise, with @BillsMafiaFan posting, “Ferguson’s our rock—forever a Bill!” His Buffalo loyalty mirrors locals like Joe Andreessen, resonating deeply in a city craving its first Super Bowl, per Buffalo News.

With $5.3 million in cap space, GM Brandon Beane’s offseason—signing Justin Simmons, Jalen Ramsey, and extending Josh Allen’s $330 million deal—signals a championship push, per Spotrac. Ferguson’s extension complements Allen’s 4,306-yard MVP season and James Cook’s 1,086-yard rushing, per Bleacher Report.

As the Bills prepare for their September 4 opener against Miami, Ferguson’s vow to retire in Buffalo inspires a squad determined to deliver Super Bowl LX. Will his steady hand tip the scales? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!