Bills news: Josh Allen, Joe Brady and the Bills give back to area school children
The Buffalo Bills are in the midst of conducting their Organized Team Activities as the team prepares for a pivotal 2026 season. But for the third straight year, Buffalo's players, including superstar quarterback Josh Allen, surprised Western New York children and showed up at their schools during Community Takeover Day.
You see how important the Buffalo Bills are to these kids," head coach Joe Brady told WKBW. If I can be a part of it, it makes my life a lot better, too."
Today's edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by recapping some of the most memorable interactions Allen, Brady and the Bills had during the 3rd Annual Community Takeover Day.
Getting off the football field and into the community that supports Western New York's NFL team is very important for Brady, Allen and the other members of the Bills who spent Wednesday afternoon visiting eight schools across the region.
Anytime you can be around the kids, have a little fun and be in the community, it's always a good thing," Brady said. It's pretty cool just seeing the smiles on their faces."
Brady participated in his first community takeover day, visiting with children at Hillery Park Elementary School, while Josh Allen exchanged high-fives and took photos with students at Big Tree Elementary School, joined by running back Ty Johnson, tight end Jackson Hawes, wide receiver Skyler Bell, and others.
All it takes is one of these opportunities that could potentially change one of these kids' lives," Brady said. I remember just being a kid, and I would've died to have my favorite football players come to my school."
- It's always a good thing' | Bills take part in third annual full team community takeover - BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills visit local schools for third annual Community Takeover Day - WIVB
- This is what community is all about': Buffalo Bills bring Community Takeover Day to WNY schools - WKBW
- Alan Pergament: Josh Allen gives schoolchildren and Today' viewers a Boost' - Buffalo News (subscription required)
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