Former Buffalo Bills players Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas visited with each other on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, during the official ribbon cutting event marking the opening of the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The stadium will be the new home for the team.
The visit between Kelly and Thomas took place as part of activities connected to the launch of the stadium. Fans attended the event, looking on as these Hall of Famers reunited at an important moment in Buffalo sports history.
While details about speeches or additional participants were not provided, the presence of two enshrined members from the Pro Football Hall of Fame highlighted both their continued connection to the organization and their ongoing support for Buffalo-area football initiatives.
The event signaled a new era for professional football in Western New York, with community leaders and past players coming together at Highmark Stadium. Additional updates about upcoming games or further celebrations are expected as plans proceed for the first season at the venue.
