The Buffalo Bills have decided to exclude O.J. Simpson’s legacy from their new stadium, according to chief operating officer Pete Guelli. This decision marks a significant shift as the team moves away from their old home, where Simpson’s name was still displayed on the Wall of Fame.

Guelli stated, “We have made an organizational decision that he is not a fit to display inside our new stadium and Family Circle.” Instead of replicating the Wall of Fame, the Bills intend to celebrate their history in a new area called the “Family Circle,” located in front of the stadium. Simpson’s name will not be part of this tribute.

During his nine-year career with the Bills in the 1970s, Simpson set several rushing records and was the first NFL player to exceed 2,000 yards in a season. However, his legacy was tarnished by accusations of murdering his ex-wife and her male friend in 1994. Although he was acquitted of murder, a civil case later deemed him responsible for the deaths. Simpson also served nine years in prison on unrelated charges. He died of prostate cancer in April 2024 at the age of 76.

The Bills had distanced themselves from Simpson due to the murder charges, under their previous owner Ralph Wilson and continued this stance after Terry and Kim Pegula bought the team in 2014. While Simpson occasionally attended games, his presence was not acknowledged by the team.

The team’s previous stadium, known as Highmark Stadium, is currently being demolished. The Bills recently unveiled their new $2.1 billion facility, also named Highmark Stadium, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.