Bills Owner Terry Pegula Calls on NFL to Punish a Young Panthers Star for Unsportsmanlike Conduct After 40–9 Loss to Buffalo

October 27, 2025 – Buffalo, New York

A postgame brawl between the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium has sent shockwaves through the NFL, prompting Bills owner Terry Pegula to officially call for a league investigation and disciplinary action.

According to footage posted by @MLFootball, the incident occurred shortly after Buffalo’s dominant 40–9 victory in Week 8. As Bills defensive lineman DaQuan Jones (#77) approached a young Panthers player to offer a respectful postgame handshake, the situation suddenly escalated — the Panthers player appeared to misunderstand the gesture, shoving and lunging at Jones first, sparking a chaotic scene on the field.

Within seconds, punches and shoves were exchanged, and coaches from both teams rushed in to separate the players. The crowd inside Bank of America Stadium watched in disbelief, while the 27-second clip quickly went viral with over 37,000 views in just a few hours.

“🚨🚨 MASSIVE FIGHT 🚨🚨 A huge fight broke out after the #PANTHERS – #BILLS game between a group of players. Punches and slaps were thrown…”

Many fans expressed outrage, accusing the Panthers player of losing control and showing no sportsmanship. One fan wrote, “They couldn’t handle the loss — pure lack of class.” Others urged the NFL to issue heavy fines to set an example.

On Monday morning, Terry Pegula released an official statement:

“Our players simply wanted to show respect after the game. It’s disappointing to see sportsmanship met with violence. The NFL must act firmly — this wasn’t just a scuffle, it was a test of ethics and respect in competition.”

Head coach Sean McDermott echoed the sentiment:

“Buffalo plays tough football, not reckless football. No one on our team was looking for a fight. We compete to win — not to hurt.”

According to league insiders, the NFL’s disciplinary department has begun reviewing the footage. The Panthers player identified as the initial aggressor could face a fine between $20,000 and $40,000, or even a one-game suspension.

With the Bills improving to 5–2, the team not only strengthens its grip on the AFC East but also sends a powerful message:

Victory means nothing without respect and integrity.