Bills Owner Requests Jets Join in Tribute to Charlie Kirk Ahead of Week 2 Clash - Who Was Assassinated at a Community Event
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East Rutherford, NJ – September 2025
The Buffalo Bills will take the field this Sunday against the New York Jets with more than football on their minds. Team owner Terry Pegula has formally asked the Jets organization to join the Bills in a pregame tribute to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was assassinated earlier this week during a community event in Utah.
Pegula, who has often spoken about the role of sports in healing communities, described Kirk as “a young voice for free speech whose life was stolen far too soon.” He added, “This is bigger than rivalries, bigger than the scoreboard. We believe both teams, and both fan bases, can come together for a moment of respect and unity.”
If approved, the ceremony at MetLife Stadium is expected to include a moment of silence, with Kirk’s image displayed on the stadium screens as both teams stand side by side. The gesture would mirror the league’s history of honoring national tragedies, reinforcing that the NFL can serve as a stage for unity in times of grief.
The request comes as the Bills prepare for their Week 2 divisional showdown against the Jets, fresh off a thrilling 41–40 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens. While the game itself carries heavy playoff implications, Pegula’s initiative is meant to remind everyone that some moments transcend football.
For Buffalo fans traveling to New Jersey, Sunday may mark not just the continuation of a season filled with hope, but also a powerful message that violence cannot silence a community—or a nation—committed to standing together.
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