The Buffalo Bills probably received more reactions to the new Highmark Stadium than expected.
Those taking in the venue from the stands... had mixed reactions. Some physical seat locations have obstructed views which is a huge issue. Others in Bills Mafia loved the venue.
Regardless of the pros and cons in the stands, it was all positive on the field.
Like fans, many players took their first footsteps in the new Highmark Stadium over the weekend.
"We got here a little early just to walk around and see the facility, it was my first time," linebacker Terrel Bernard said. "I just thought it was beautiful."
Other players were looking forward to, and impressed by, something much more simple in the stadium. Offensive lineman Spencer Brown's top highlight
was the grass field.
"Perfect," Brown called it.
Bills Wire's roundup of reaction to the new Highmark Stadium can be found below:
#Bills players react to practicing in front of fans at the new Highmark Stadium for the first time: pic.twitter.com/SFA0oskj7v
— Nate Mills (@natemillssports) August 9, 2026
"Seeing the fans out here for a practice is crazy. It felt like a gameday."
— Jonathan Acosta (@JAcostaTV) August 9, 2026
Terrel Bernard was impressed with both #BillsMafia and the new Highmark Stadium, with today the first time Bernard stepped into the facility.
"I just thought it was beautiful."#BillsMafia @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/ewZPUdoE6J
"How was the grass?"
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 9, 2026
"Perfect. I love it. I may sleep out here tonight." -@TooTallo_o #BillsMafia @BuffaloPlus https://t.co/txa4uLwX1l pic.twitter.com/vuBjSiNBTD
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: From grass to fans, Bills locker room reacts to new Highmark Stadium
