Bills Legend Andre Reed Wins Fraud Lawsuit After Charity Stole Funds From Buffalo Kids — Team Protects His Legacy
Andre Reed has always been more than a Hall of Fame receiver to Buffalo. He spent decades helping sick children and supporting youth sports programs across Western New York with unwavering dedication and heart.
A charity partner named Great Lakes Hope Collective diverted donations meant for medical care and community growth. Reed took legal action to defend families who trusted his leadership, integrity, and lifelong mission of giving back.
Auditors discovered only 38 percent of the funds reached children instead of the promised 80 percent. More than seven hundred thousand dollars were hidden through inflated salaries, false expenses, and personal perks.
Reed felt that Buffalo’s most vulnerable had been betrayed. Staying silent would accept injustice, so he sued for misappropriation of charitable funds, determined to restore money and faith where both belonged.
The Buffalo Bills supported Reed every step, helping gather financial records and strengthen evidence in court. The franchise made one message clear: their legends never fight alone in this community.
A judge ruled strongly in Reed’s favor. The organization must pay two point one million dollars, its executives barred from nonprofit leadership ten years, and remaining funds returned to Buffalo children immediately.
Reed refused to receive a single dollar personally. Every cent recovered will support hospitals, scholarships, and young athletes, reinforcing the same community that lifted him during four unforgettable Super Bowl journeys.
With thirteen thousand ninety five yards and eighty seven touchdowns, Reed achieved greatness on the field. Now, his greatest legacy might be protecting hope and justice for Buffalo’s youth.
His message traveled fast across the city: “If someone steals from Buffalo’s kids, they answer to me — and they answer to this entire city,” proving his loyalty goes far beyond football.
Buffalo celebrates more than a legal victory tonight. They celebrate a protector who continues fighting long after leaving the field. Andre Reed remains the heart and shield of this community forever.
What channel is Lions vs. Texans on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NFL Week 3 preseason game
The Texans (1-1) head north to Ford Field for a Saturday showdown with the
Detroit’s preseason ride has been a bit of a roller coaster, dropping games to the Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins before squeezing out a shortened win over the Atlanta Falcons.
With the exhibition slate winding down, it’s the last curtain call for Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker to show they’ve got the chops to hold down the No. 2 job behind Jared Goff.
On the flip side, Houston has been walking the middle line this preseason, splitting their first two contests. The Texans did come off a 17-point rout last week, flashing some offensive spark while averaging 15 points per outing through the opening games. Now comes another chance to prove whether that firepower is for real or just a preseason mirage.
Here is everything you need to know about Lions vs. Texans, including TV and streaming options for the preseason game.
What channel is Lions vs. Texans on today?
- Local TV channels:WJBK (FOX/2 - Detroit), KTRK (ABC/13 - Houston)
- Out-of-market TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Fubo
The Lions vs. Texans game during Week 3 of the preseason will not be broadcast nationally. It will only be available on local affiliates.
This also means that live streams are limited to the local areas. Fubo will have a live stream locally.
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Lions vs. Texans start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Lions vs. Texans will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 23. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Lions vs. Texans radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 226 (Lions broadcast), channel 382 (Texans broadcast)
You can listen to Lions vs. Texans on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 226 (Lions broadcast) and channel 382 (Texans broadcast)
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Lions preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Chargers 34, Lions 7 | — | — |
| Aug. 8 | Lions 17, Falcons 10 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | Dolphins 24 |
— | — |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | Fox 2 (local), Fubo |
Lions 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sept. 7 |
at Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 3 | Sept. 22 | at Ravens | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 4 | Sept. 28 |
vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | at Bengals | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 7 | Oct. 20 | vs. Buccaneers |
7 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 8 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 11 | Nov. 16 |
at Eagles | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 13 | Nov. 27 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 14 | Dec. 4 | vs. Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. |
Amazon Prime Video |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | at Rams | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | vs. Steelers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 17 | Dec. 25 | at Vikings | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 |
TBD | at Bears | TBD | TBD |
Texans preseason schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Aug. 9 | Vikings 20, Texans 10 | — | — |
| 2 | Aug. 16 | Texans 20 |
— | — |
| 3 | Aug. 23 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | KTRK-TV (ABC), Fubo |
Texans 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Rams | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 2 | Monday, Sept. 15 | vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS, |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 6 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 7 | Monday, Oct. 20 | at Seahawks | 10 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Thursday, Nov. 20 | vs. Bills | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Saturday, Dec. 27 | at Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4 | vs. Colts | TBD | TBD |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 3
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Giants vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
Friday, Aug. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Jets vs. Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Cowboys vs. Falcons | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Titans vs. Vikings | 8 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, Fubo |
| Chiefs vs. Bears | 8:20 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Ravens | 12 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Bengals vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Browns vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Lions vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Saints vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Seahawks | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Dolphins vs. Jaguars | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Buccaneers vs. Bills | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| 49ers vs. Chargers | 8:30 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Cardinals vs. Raiders | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
