Buffalo Bills hold first practice in new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium

Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Josh Allen record rookie card sale new stadium practice

The Buffalo Bills opened their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium with a practice and a Blue‑and‑Red scrimmage on Saturday night. Quarterback Josh Allen said he looks forward to “good times” in the modern facility, noting the stadium’s natural grass field, curved overhang to reduce wind, vertical seating, separate locker rooms and upgraded sound system. First‑year head coach Joe Brady described the session as a key test run, checking sightlines, clocks and wind effects.

In a separate market‑driven story, a one‑of‑one 2018 Panini National Treasures rookie patch autograph of Josh Allen sold privately for $1.7 million, setting a new record for any card featuring the Bills quarterback. The sale, announced by the Alt marketplace, surpassed the previous $1.35 million record and highlights the growing financial weight of high‑end sports‑card collecting.

Additional coverage noted the Bills’ recent coaching change, with Allen reflecting on the 2025 playoff loss that led to the firing of former head coach Sean McDermott and the promotion of Joe Brady. The team also secured offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence on a long‑term contract as part of its roster moves ahead of the 2026 season.

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Alt · Buffalo Bills · Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo · Highmark Stadium · Joe Brady · Josh Allen · Leore Avidar · Wegmans Food Markets

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[● 2 SOURCES] The $1.7 million sale is the highest price ever paid for a Josh Allen card, surpassing the previous $1.35 million record. aijourn.com · brobible.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A one‑of‑one 2018 Panini National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph card of Josh Allen sold for $1.7 million. aijourn.com · brobible.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Josh Allen discussed his charitable work and said he believes the Bills can win a Super Bowl soon.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cereal is sold in Wegmans stores in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, New York’s Southern Tier, and Erie, Pennsylvania while supplies last.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wegmans launched a limited‑time Josh Allen Crunch Time cereal, donating $1 per box to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Alt CEO Leore Avidar said the sale shows the high‑end sports‑card market is maturing. aijourn.com