Josh Allen Grandma Honored With Hospital Wing After Bills Mafia's $1 Million Donation
Josh Allen's grandmother is being remembered in an incredible way ... a local Buffalo hospital has named an entire wing in her honor after Bills fans made more than $1 million in donations.
Remember, the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital was flooded with over 27,000 donations from fans after the Buffalo Bills QB's grandmother, Patricia Allen, passed away last November.
The contributions -- which totaled around $1.1 million -- were used to open up the Patricia Allen Pediatric Recovery Wing.
The 25-year-old Pro Bowler was in person for the awesome launch on Monday ... and took a tour of the 10th floor's brand new recovery center.
Over 27,000 donations and more than $1 million dollars raised to honor @JoshAllenQB's grandmother and her family.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 26, 2021 @BuffaloBills
The Patricia Allen Pediatric Recovery Wing at @OCHBuffalo is officially open. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/MKdsbY9oRb
"It's such a surreal moment," Allen said, "I'm so grateful to have this honor, to have my grandmother immortalize like this."
The new wing also has a "Bills Fans Fun Zone" -- a playroom dedicated to the 27,000 fans who donated.
"I'm so indebted to this great community and the city of Buffalo," Allen added. "We can't thank you guys enough for allowing us to be a part of this."
Members of the Bills Mafia are known for whipping their wallets out for amazing gestures -- earlier this year, they donated $360k to Lamar Jackson's charity after suffering a concussion during a game.
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Mark Cuban To Cole Beasley ... 'Getting Vaccinated Isn't Just About You'
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The battle between Mark Cuban and Cole Beasley over the COVID vaccine is still going strong ... 'cause the Dallas Mavericks owner tells TMZ Sports he's still pushing for the NFL star to get vaccinated.
The two have gone back on forth on social media for weeks over Beasley's anti-vax stance ... and when we got Cubes out in NYC this week, he reiterated he desperately wants the Bills player to get the shots.
"Cole's a good guy, but, you know," Mark said, "getting vaccinated isn't just about you, it's about everybody else as well."
Cuban tells us he believes getting the vaccine is necessary to help protect at-risk people from contracting COVID-19 ... and he REALLY wishes Beasley would change his stance.
"There's 16.9 million cancer survivors in this country," Cuban said. "Three million-plus people who are immuno-compromised. And, when you don't get vaccinated, it's not just about you. It's about other people as well."
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— Cole Beasley (@Bease11) June 18, 2021 @Bease11
Of course, Beasley has dug his feet firmly in the ground on not getting the vaccine ... saying earlier this summer, "I may die of COVID, but I'd rather die actually living."
Beasley has been booed even at home this year in Buffalo over his comments ... but he's remained staunch in his beliefs regardless.
As a reminder, doctors, medical experts and health officials have said repeatedly the vaccine is safe and a strong way to prevent deaths or serious sickness from the coronavirus.
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NFL's Cole Beasley Rips Bills Mafia For Heckling Him Over COVID-19 Vaccine Stance
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley has a bone to pick with Bills Mafia ... calling out the diehard fan base for jeering at him during Sunday's home game for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
"Only place I get boo'd is at our home stadium," Beasley tweeted Monday. "Then some of the same people want me to take pictures and sign autographs. I thought bills fans were the best in the world? Where'd they go?"
FYI -- Highmark Stadium currently requires fans to have at least one shot of the COVID-19 vax in order to attend games.
The 32-year-old wideout has not gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 ... and seems to believe that he is being booed by the vaxxed fans at home as a result.
"If the vaccine works then why do vaxxed people need to be protected from unvaxxed? #letemin," Beasley added.
CB has been openly passionate about his decision to not get vaccinated, saying "I may die of COVID, but I'd rather die actually living."
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— Cole Beasley (@Bease11) June 18, 2021 @Bease11
A beat reporter for the Bills played devil's advocate and asked Beasley if the fans were actually chanting "Beaseeeeeeee?" ... to which Cole replied, "Some are. Then I got some right behind the bench yelling at me to get vaccinated and talking s***."
Bills fans have certainly had a lot to cheer about recently ... winning 3 straight games after dropping their Week 1 opener to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
It doesn’t seem like this drama is going anywhere anytime soon ... that is, unless Beasley decides to get vaccinated.
But, the chances of that happening appear to be VERY slim.
In the meantime, soak in those boo-birds, Bease.
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NFL's Tre'Davious White Gets Cookies & Ice Cream Cleats Matching Pre-Game Ritual!
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Did you know Tre'Davious White eats cookies, ice cream and hot fudge before EVERY game?!?
It's true ... the Buffalo Bills cornerback does this as his pregame ritual ... and it turns out he just got hooked up with a pair of cleats resembling his tasty habit!
The 2-time Pro Bowler revealed his ritual in an interview with Bills' junior reporter Vida, saying he has to eat the following before every game:
-- 3 chocolate chip cookies
-- a scoop of vanilla ice cream
-- hot fudge
TMZ Sports has learned that shoe artist Mike Jordan -- who's done work for TW before -- caught the interview ... and surprised the Bills CB with a pair of cleats featuring his ritual.
"When I have a good idea, extra cleats and a little spare time, I don't mind taking care of my clients," Jordan tells us.
And, they came out lookin' delicious -- Jordan painted chocolate chip cookies, ice cream and hot fudge on the sides of the Adidas cleats ... and it only took about 8 to 10 hours to deliver.
Definitely a dope way to feed his tradition and Bills season ... White says in the interview, "If you can keep me loaded up on stock this season I think we're in for a very good season."
So far, so good -- the Bills are currently 1-1 (before Sept. 26 matchup with Washington) and lead the AFC East division.
Now we're hungry.
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Stefon Diggs Rocks Michael K. Williams Tribute Cleats ... For Bills' Season Opener
Stefon Diggs paid a special tribute to the late Michael K. Williams during the Bills' season opener on Sunday ... rockin' some incredible "The Wire" tribute cleats while on the field.
The heat feet were white and black with blue laces ... and they featured painted-on characters from "The Wire," including Williams' iconic Omar Little.
On one of the spikes, the cleat artist -- Mache -- also painted on the words "A Man Must Have A Code" ... which, of course, was a famous line Williams' character used often during the ultra-popular series.
On the other cleat, the words "The Wire" were written on the outer part of the shoe.
As we previously reported, Williams was tragically found dead in his Brooklyn apartment earlier this month after an apparent overdose. He was just 54 years old.
Baltimore Orioles announcer, Kevin Brown, also recently honored MKW ... quoting another iconic line during a home run call last week.
Diggs, meanwhile, balled out in the Williams tribute shoes -- leading the Bills with nine catches for 69 yards ... although Buffalo did drop the game, 23-16.
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Benny The Butcher New Bills Mafia Music Video Coming ... W/ Star Players!!!
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Benny The Butcher's "Bills Mafia Anthem" song is getting a bit of a remix ... 'cause the rapper tells TMZ Sports he's droppin' a new music video -- featuring Buffalo players!!!
Buffalo's own Benny -- who signed a management deal with ROC Nation -- put out the first music video in January, right before the Bills' AFC Championship run.
Check out some of the lyrics:
"You know who the beasts in the AFC East
We gon' grind this thing out for seventeen weeks, yeah
You hatin' on them Bills, then you way off
Talk is cheap, meet us in the playoffs"
The Mafia and the team LOVE it -- so much that Benny tells us he's putting out another music video of the song this season.
"I got the video coming out Week 5," Benny says, "We shot it at the stadium. We was in the Bills players' locker room. I had my own locker in there, it was crazy!"
And, Benny -- who was on La Brea following a photoshoot with LRG -- says it features THREE Bills players -- "My boy Tremaine Edmunds, my boy Dion Dawkins, of course, and Cody Ford!"
Sorry, no Josh Allen ... but Benny says he's working on that.
"We need Josh Allen in one the Benny The Butcher videos," Benny says.
"Josh Allen, man, come to the east side of Buffalo. We know the rest of Buffalo love you, come to the east side of Buffalo!"
We also talked football with Benny -- the loyal fan tells us Josh is taking home TWO titles this season ... MVP and Super Bowl champ!
If Allen gets the Bills to the SB, he'd be the first QB to do so since Jim Kelly, who appeared in four (1990-1994) ... but of course, Buffalo came up short each time.
"Them four Super Bowls and Jim doing that for us, the city was forever grateful so we can never forget Jim for that, but Josh Allen can take it to new heights and we expect him to."
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Buffalo Bills Young Fan Does Table Smash Celly!!! ... After Beating Cancer
This video is one of the best things you'll see all day -- a young Buffalo Bills fan beat cancer this week ... and commemorated the accomplishment with an awesome table-smashing celebration!!
11-year-old Joshy Hutchinson was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma last June ... and spent countless hours in chemotherapy sessions as he battled hard against the disease.
The moment finally came for Joshy to "ring the bell" after his last chemo session ... but took it one step further with a Bills Mafia party for the ages!!
Joshy -- rocking his Josh Allen jersey and a helmet -- came out to the Bills theme song blaring as family and nurses cheered him on with pom poms ... and then he smashed a makeshift table!!
Don't worry, there were pillows to make sure the dude had a safe landing!!
Of course, Bills fans are known for their wild tailgating antics -- from smashing tables to bowling ball shots to getting doused in condiments.
While there were no bowling ball shots here -- maybe in another 10 years, kiddo -- it was definitely a bash that would be Bills Mafia-approved!!
We're told Joshy is hoping to go to a Bills game this season and get some time with his favorite quarterback -- make it happen, Josh Allen!!
Congrats on whooping cancer's butt, Joshy.
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Greg Rousseau Bills Star Rookie Gifts Mom New Jeep ... Surprise!!!
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Greg Rousseau has yet to play a down in the NFL ... but he's already winning in his rookie season -- 'cause he just surprised his mom with a new car, and she loved it!!
The Bills' first-round pick hit up Northtown Auto in the Buffalo area to gift his mother with the ride ... and the sweet gesture was all captured on video.
In the clip, obtained by TMZ Sports, you can see Rousseau told his mom he was going to the dealership to pick up some keys.
All of the sudden, though, they brought out a new set of wheels that the football player had picked out specifically for her!!
The footage shows Greg's mom was clearly pleased with the present ... 'cause she asked the pass rusher, "Are you for real?!"
Mom later got behind the wheel and was floored by all the Jeep's features ... and said of Greg, "He's such a nice person!"
Of course, Greg went the full nine yards with the car ... we're told it's a fully loaded 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, which can run for well over $40,000!!
And, if Greg's preseason (he logged two sacks in limited playing time in 3 games) is any indication of his future production in the field, seems likely more gifts will be on the way for Mom soon.
Congrats!!
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NFL's Cole Beasley Placed In 5-Day Quarantine After COVID-19 Close Contact
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Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley -- who's passionately outspoken against getting the COVID-19 vaccine -- will spend the next 5 days in quarantine ... this, after coming in close contact with a trainer who tested positive for the virus.
Beasley and fellow WR Gabriel Davis -- who have both been opposed to getting the jab -- tested negative for the virus on Monday ... but due to the NFL's protocols, they're now forced to spend nearly a week away from the team.
Worth noting -- the trainer who tested positive was fully vaccinated, according to Adam Schefter.
Of course, vaccinated players who are deemed close contacts are not required to quarantine ... and are only tested once every two weeks, as opposed to unvaccinated players being tested daily.
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It shouldn't come as a surprise Beasley isn't vaccinated -- he's gone on countless rants on the topic, even saying, "I may die of COVID, but I'd rather die actually living."
Beasley's teammate, Dion Dawkins, meanwhile, is taking COVID-19 and the vaccination seriously ... after being hospitalized with the virus for four days.
It's a huge obstacle heading into the 2021-22 season ... as teams will be forced to forfeit games if unvaccinated players cause a COVID-19 outbreak within the locker room.
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Mitchell Trubisky, Wife Vida En Paradise!!! ... Honeymoonin' In Cabo
Need a quick virtual escape?? NFL QB Mitchell Trubisky and his new wife, Hillary, are here to help -- with the newlyweds showing off their amazing honeymoon in Cabo ... and they look incredible!!
The Trubiskys -- who got hitched last weekend after dating for 2 years -- have been celebrating their marriage in Mexico over the past 5 days ... from fancy dinners to lounging around and catching rays.
Lucky for us, Hillary has been capturing lots of moments, and we get to live vicariously through them!!
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The trip hasn’t only consisted of chilling by the water -- earlier in the week, the new Mr. and Mrs. headed over to Tamarindos Farm just inland of San José del Cabo ... where they toured the property, handpicked fruits and veggies, took cooking classes and ate their finished product!!
The party seems to still be going strong on Friday, as the couple took to the seas today for a boat outing!!
Who knows when it will end ... but as long as the photos keep rolling in, nobody will be complaining!!
Congrats, lovebirds!!
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NFL's Cole Beasley I'm Never Getting COVID-19 Vaccine 'I'd Rather Die Actually Living'
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"Hi, I'm Cole Beasley and I'm not vaccinated! I will be outside doing what I do. I'll be out in the public. If you're scared of me then steer clear or get vaccinated. Point. Blank. Period."
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley just went on a passionate rant on his decision to NOT get vaccinated -- not now, not EVER -- saying, "I may die of COVID, but I'd rather die actually living."
The 32-year-old has been going OFF on Twitter over the past 2 days ... calling out the NFL Players Association over new protocols for unvaccinated players during preseason.
Long story short -- vaccinated players will pretty much be able to go back to normal, while unvaccinated will still be required to wear masks and stay at the team hotel ... among other restrictions at team facilities.
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— Cole Beasley (@Bease11) June 18, 2021 @Bease11
While folks have raised the question -- why not just get vaccinated? -- Beasley makes it clear that's not an option ... and will sacrifice whatever it takes to stick to his beliefs.
"I don't play for the money anymore," he added. "My family has been taken care of. Fine me if you want. My way of living and my values are more important to me than a dollar."
"I'm not going to take meds for a leg that isn't broken. I'd rather take my chances with COVID and build my immunity that way."
"Eat better. Drink water. Exercise and do what I think is necessary to be a healthy individual. That is MY CHOICE based on MY experiences and what I think is best."
Beasley says if he's forced to walk away from football over his stance, he'll welcome it with open arms and make up for all the time he's missed with his family over the years.
But, Beasley says he's not alone -- he claims a lot of other guys in the league feel the same way ... he's just not afraid to say it.
"A lot of other NFL players hold my position as well but aren’t in the right place in their careers to be so outspoken. I feel for you and I’m hoping I’m doing my part to represent you guys well."
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Josh Allen Rookie Card Sells For Over $200K ... After Breakout Season
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One person is so confident Josh Allen's breakout season was not a fluke ... they just invested nearly a quarter of a million dollars into the Bills star's rarest rookie card!!
The guys at Goldin Auctions say a 1-of-1, signed Allen piece just sold for $210,330 ... a staggering number (the highest price tag ever for an Allen card) considering the QB has only made 1 Pro Bowl in his first three years in the league.
But, the gamble could pay off ... Josh's growth in year 3 in the NFL was so big, he has the potential to be a future MVP -- which could make the card explode in value.
The piece is perhaps the most unique Allen rookie card ever created -- it features an NFL logo jersey patch as well Josh's signature in bold, blue ink.
The card has a MINT 9 grading, while the autograph has been given a perfect 10 grading by Beckett. The back of the card Topps card certifies the whole 1-of-1 package is the real deal.
Of course, if Allen regresses in year 4 in Buffalo ... it could be a tough loss.
But, hey, nobody said gambling was easy ... good luck to the buyer from here!!
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Bills Mafia Donates To Dion Dawkins' Charity ... After OL Defended Josh Allen
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You do right by Bills Mafia, they do right by you ... just ask left tackle Dion Dawkins, whose charity has been flooded with donations after coming to his QB Josh Allen's defense in the AFC Championship Game!!
You know the play -- K.C. Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor sacked Allen late in the conference title game last month ... which led to the QB throwing the ball in his face out of frustration.
Okafor then taunted Allen by standing over his body after the play. That clearly didn't sit well with the Bills, 'cause Dawkins and teammate Jon Feliciano rushed over to kickstart a shoving match.
Josh Allen has been fined $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for flicking the ball at Alex Okafor’s head 😬 pic.twitter.com/qDuGLnvOji
— Ahn Fire Digital (@AhnFireDigital) January 30, 2021 @AhnFireDigital
Dawkins and Feliciano were both hit with $10k fines for the pushing attack ... while Allen was hit with a $15k penalty for the throw.
Naturally, Bills Mafia -- which will stop at nothing to find a reason to pull out their wallets for good causes -- decided to band together to thank Dawkins for having their QB's back ... with donations piling into the O-lineman's Dion's Dreamers charity.
“Josh is like my brother, and brothers stick with each other.” @DDawkins66 on defending his QB during the KC game, the play that sent @BillsMafiaBabes into action! Why they’re raising money for the left tackle’s charity on @news4buffalo .#BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/bGL7KoQkgu
— Kelly Khatib (@KellyKhatibtv) January 30, 2021 @KellyKhatibtv
So far, WVIB reports the crazed fanatics have donated $3k to the charity, which mentors young men and women in underserved communities.
But, it's not the dollar amount that matters, it's the fact these fans are ALWAYS looking to make an impact -- after all, Bills fans donated over $1 million to John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo after Allen's grandmother passed away.
Lamar Jackson's charity also received over $360k from the Mafia after he suffered a concussion in their playoff game on Jan. 16.
Keep it up, Bills Mafia!!
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Bills Mafia Braves Cold To Welcome Team Home ... After AFC Title Loss
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It was 3 AM and a freezing 15 DEGREES -- but Bills Mafia came out in force at the airport in Buffalo Monday morning to welcome the team home after a crushing loss in the AFC Championship.
... and the video is pretty awesome!
They held signs, rocked Bills flags and chanted "Let's Go Buffalo" to cheer on their squad as Josh Allen and the boys returned from Arrowhead.
3AM.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 25, 2021 @BuffaloBills
15 degrees.
But #BillsMafia still showed up.
We love you. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/3P7C9SbzqJ
It's just another amazing show of support from a fan base that's not only lifted Buffalo -- but rallied to support opposing teams and players ... just ask Lamar Jackson and Andy Dalton.
Of course, the Bills fell short to Patrick Mahomes and the defending champion K.C. Chiefs on Sunday night in a 38-24 loss in the AFC championship game -- but the team had one helluva 2020 season.
Buffalo finished the season with an impressive 13-3 record, winning the AFC East in the process over the surging Miami Dolphins.
Plus, they lost to the Chiefs one game shy of the Super Bowl -- nothing to be sad about!!!
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— Pamela (@Pammadonna) January 25, 2021 @Pammadonna
Josh Allen has vowed to lead his team back to the AFC title game next season -- and yeah, he's got the talent and the squad to get there ... so, get warm and keep your heads up, Bills Mafia!!!
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Andre Reed Praises Bills' Allen And Diggs ... They're Like Jim Kelly And Me!!!
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Andre Reed is SO fired up for the Bills ... he's droppin' some serious praise on the team's star players -- telling TMZ Sports Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs are like him and Jim Kelly!
The Buffalo legend spoke with us before the Bills take on Kansas City on Sunday for a spot in Super Bowl LV ... and you can tell, he's absolutely PUMPED for his former team.
In fact, Reed -- who did the interview rockin' a Bills t-shirt -- said he could hardly contain his excitement!!!
As for the players that helped get Buffalo to this point ... Reed had nothing but great things to say about the guys -- especially Allen and Diggs.
"I think they're a great combination," Reed says, "like me and Jim!"
Of course, that's a VERY lofty compliment from Reed ... Kelly and the star wideout are two of the best to ever do it -- both dudes are in the Hall of Fame because of how good they were together.
But, Reed clearly believes it ... telling us he's hoping Diggs can one day smash all his Bills records!
"That's what it's made to do," Reed said of his career marks, "and I think he definitely has a chance if them two guys stay together for a while."
My first table break🆘Watch till end🤯
— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) December 27, 2020 @Andre_Reed83
If you’re in state with online sports gambling, head to https://t.co/ZmlsJowwJ1 to sign up & bet the #SpreadTheLove market. 🙌🏾 If you know @fdsportsbook,then you know this is a no brainer for one of your picks this week! LETS GO #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/RnOZ1Yn6Et
Reed, though, says there will not be notable smashing from him if the Bills do get the win this weekend ... he tells us his table smashing days are one-and-done.
Probably a good call, Andre ... leave all those shenanigans up to Bills Mafia!!
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Buffalo Bills Fan Smashes Table After Smashing Cancer ... Epic Video!!!
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Even Chiefs fans are gonna love this!!!
Here's Buffalo Bills superfan Victor Neilson celebrating his victory over cancer in the most Bills way possible ... BY SMASHING THROUGH A TABLE!!!
BILLS MAFIA 4 LIFE, BABY!!!
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42-year-old Nelson (who works in restaurant food supply) had just wrapped up 5 months of "intense chemotherapy" for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. Nelson tells us he had a "baseball-size mass against my aorta."
So, after ringing the famous victory bell, Nelson took his celebration to another level!
Nelson strapped on his Bills helmet, his Tremaine Edmunds jersey and a pair of Zubaz pants -- and took out a folding table LIKE A CHAMPION!!
"Through all the prayers and support, I have prevailed," Nelson posted after the table-smashing.
I am" officially cancer-free. Thanks to all for the prayers and support. Couldn’t have done it without you. GO BILLS, BEAT THEM CHIEFS!!"
Check out all of the nurses, doctors and other staff on hand to help Vic celebrate -- it's awesome!
Nelson says he hopes the video will inspire others who are fighting cancer -- and now he's raising money for Vanderbilt Oncology in Nashville via his GoFundMe page.
Bills Mafia ... are they awesome or what?!