Former Bills Owner Mary Wilson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis — “Every Buffalo Victory Keeps My Spirit Alive”
Buffalo, NY – September 29, 2025
Mary Wilson, the widow of legendary Bills founder Ralph Wilson Jr. and former controlling owner of the franchise in 2014, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer. At 84, she vowed to fight with resilience.
“I have recently been diagnosed with cancer and am under the care of a remarkable medical team,” Wilson said in a statement. “Every Buffalo victory keeps my spirit alive, and I’m holding on to that strength.”
Mary Wilson assumed the role of controlling owner through an estate trust after Ralph Wilson’s passing in March 2014. Though her time in ownership was brief, she guided the franchise through one of its most pivotal transitions.
She entrusted daily operations to CEO Russ Brandon and GM Doug Whaley before selling the team in October 2014 to Terry and Kim Pegula for $1.4 billion — then a record-setting NFL purchase price.
Her stewardship, while temporary, ensured stability during a period of uncertainty for Bills fans and kept the franchise rooted in Buffalo, where its connection to the community runs deeper than the game itself.
Since stepping away, Wilson has remained active in philanthropy and community service, often supporting causes close to Western New York. Her ties to the Bills organization have remained heartfelt and enduring.
Fans and former players have already taken to social media to send prayers and encouragement. For many, Mary Wilson’s courage symbolizes the same resilience Buffalo itself has carried through decades of triumphs and challenges.
Saquon Barkley’s $36 Million Eagles Contract Sparks $3.6 Million Lawsuit Battle
Saquon Barkley just signed a blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth
But the celebration didn’t last long. The 27-year-old star now finds himself at the center of a legal storm that is shaking the football world.
Barkley’s former agent has filed a lawsuit demanding
According to the lawsuit, Barkley had once verbally agreed to pay a higher percentage because neither side believed he would ever secure a contract of this magnitude. The deal in Philadelphia changed everything — and the dispute erupted almost instantly.
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), however, has clear rules: agent fees are capped between 1–3%. That makes the 10% claim unprecedented, raising concerns about fairness and the dangerous precedent it could set if upheld in court.
This leaves Barkley caught between two enormous pressures. On one side is his duty to deliver for the Eagles, who invested heavily in his talent. On the other is the looming distraction of a costly and highly publicized lawsuit, coming just days before the Eagles’ primetime clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.
“This isn’t just about money — it’s about principle. I’ve sacrificed too much to let someone else’s greed overshadow my moment,” a source close to Barkley told reporters. The words quickly circulated, fueling debate across the league.
The case is about more than just one player and his contract. Its outcome could reshape how the NFL governs relationships between players and agents. For now, the only question in Philadelphia is whether their new star can block out the storm and shine on the field when the Chiefs arrive.
