Bills legend Eric Wood sends Bills Mafia into a frenzy with comeback rumors – ready to sign a one-year deal to protect Josh Allen on the quest for a Super Bowl.
October 29, 2025 – Buffalo, New York
BUFFALO – The Bills Mafia woke up to a storm of excitement on Tuesday morning after Eric Wood, the former All-Pro center and one of the most respected leaders in franchise history, hinted that he might be open to a one-year comeback to reunite with quarterback Josh Allen — the very player who now carries the spirit Wood once anchored in Buffalo’s offensive line.
The buzz began during a live segment on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football”, when Wood was asked about the Bills’ recent offensive struggles and the mounting pressure Josh Allen has faced from opposing defenses. With his trademark grin, Wood delivered a line that set the NFL world on fire:
“I’ve still got a few good snaps left in me,” Wood said with a half-joking tone. “If Josh gives me a call, who knows — maybe I’ll throw the pads back on for one more run at a Super Bowl.”
Within minutes, #WoodReturn, #ProtectJosh, and #OneMoreSnap were trending across X (Twitter), as fans flooded the platform with photoshopped images of Wood snapping the ball to Allen in the classic blue-and-red Bills uniform.
Wood, now 39, was a first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and spent his entire nine-year career with Buffalo. Serving as team captain for six seasons, he started 120 games, earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2015, and became known as the emotional core of the Bills’ offensive line before a severe neck injury forced his retirement in 2018.
When asked by ESPN if he was truly considering a return, Wood smiled and offered a response that only fueled speculation:
“I miss being in that huddle,” he said, his eyes lighting up with nostalgia. “Watching Josh grow into one of the league’s best quarterbacks makes me proud… but it also makes me want to grab my helmet again. Sometimes when I see him getting pressured, I just wish I could be there — just to give him half a second more in the pocket. Who knows? That half-second could change the whole season.”
Head coach Sean McDermott, who coached Wood during his first year in Buffalo, laughed when asked about the rumors:
“Eric was the heart of our offensive line,” McDermott said. “If he says he’s got a few snaps left, maybe I’ll send him a playbook. But truthfully, that leadership and energy he brought — that’s something every locker room could use.”
Even Josh Allen couldn’t resist joining in on the fun when reporters asked him about a potential reunion:
“I grew up watching Eric Wood play,” Allen said with a grin. “If he really wants to come back, I’ll be the first one out there to take that snap from him.”
Whether it’s wishful thinking or a sign of something bigger, the idea of Eric Wood returning to snap the ball to Josh Allen has reignited the pride and emotion that define Bills Mafia.
Because in Buffalo, family never really leaves the field — they just wait for the right moment to finish what they started.
