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'Mama Bear' Kim Pegula breaks down huddle at Bills training camp

Originally posted on Buffalo Bills on SI
By Kyle Silagyi | Last updated Jul 27, 2024 10:35 AM ET

Those at all levels of the Buffalo Bills organization often preach the team’s familial atmosphere, and the club put this camaraderie on display Friday afternoon as co-owner Kim Pegula broke down the team’s huddle following its third training camp practice.

Pegula had been present alongside her husband, Terry, throughout the first three days of camp, not taking the field until Friday. Pegula suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury in June 2022 and was, thus, forced to vacate her responsibilities with the team; she had previously served as the president of both the Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.

What a special moment. ❤️#BillsCamp | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/PN5ECPZ268
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) July 26, 2024

The Buffalo roster was thrilled to see Pegula, huddling around her to conclude practice. Quarterback Josh Allen spoke about the moment, saying “It’s the least we can do, to rally around her” and that he was “glad to see her back on the field.”

Josh Allen said it was special seeing #Bills owner Kim Pegula break the team down in the post-practice huddle: “It’s the least we can do, to rally around her.” #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/OW8l3oMgix
— alex brasky (@alexbrasky) July 26, 2024

Stalwart left tackle also spoke about Pegula, referring to her as the team’s “mama bear” while stating that it’s been amazing to see her progress in her recovery.

Dawkins - “great to see her. She’s still our Mama Bear.” https://t.co/kFWWEOghXT
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) July 26, 2024

The life of the Pegula family has been thrown into turmoil over the past two years, and it’s heartwarming to see a bit of normalcy return with Kim’s return to training camp.

This article first appeared on Buffalo Bills on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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