Ex-Bills in Drunk Driving Crash With Rudy Giuliani After Late-Night Bar Party

Manchester, NH — A late-night car crash on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in New Hampshire has exploded into scandal, tying together two names that few expected to see in the same headline: Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor, and Jacob Bayer, a former Buffalo Bills rookie recently cut from the team’s 53-man roster.

Police say Giuliani was driving a rental car on a Manchester highway when he pulled over to help a woman — reportedly a victim of domestic violence. He called 911 and stayed at the scene. Moments later, a speeding vehicle slammed into his car from behind, crushing the rear of the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Jacob Bayer, 22, from Grandview, Texas. Just days earlier, on August 26, Bayer had been released by the Bills after a quiet preseason where he posted no stats. Once hailed as a promising center out of Arkansas State, he admitted to police that he had been drinking heavily at a local bar, The Thirsty Moose, with friends after hearing the news of his release. His blood alcohol level measured 0.12%, well over the legal limit of 0.08%.

Giuliani suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, along with cuts and bruises on his left arm and lower leg. He was rushed to a Manchester trauma center, where doctors say he’s stable and expected to remain hospitalized for 2–3 days. His spokesperson, Michael Ragusa, reassured the public:

“Mr. Giuliani is in good spirits and recovering well. He was simply trying to help a woman in danger when this tragedy struck.”

Bayer escaped with only minor injuries but is currently in custody, facing DUI charges and reckless endangerment.

For Jacob Bayer, the moment is a devastating collapse. Drafted as an undrafted free agent, Bayer carried the dream of building an NFL career. Instead, after failing to make an impression in preseason and being cut, he now finds his name in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. His quiet release from the Bills had barely been noticed — until now.

Bills fans on X reacted with outrage. Some in #BillsMafia called it embarrassing:
“Bayer just stained the shield — glad he’s gone.” Another fan posted bluntly: “This man never should’ve worn our jersey.”

Meanwhile, Giuliani has been painted as both a victim and a hero — injured while trying to assist someone else in need. His longtime friend and nurse Maria Ryan is overseeing his care. Still, whispers of conspiracy tied to his political past surfaced online, though authorities confirmed the crash was solely due to Bayer’s intoxication.

The New Hampshire police continue to investigate, though the charges appear straightforward: DUI and reckless driving. The Bills have not commented officially. Their focus remains on Week 1, where they open against the Arizona Cardinals on September 7.

But as the season nears, the story lingers like a shadow: a fallen rookie, a wounded political figure, and a team caught in the echoes of a scandal it never asked for.