The Buffalo Bills have been selected to appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' during the 2025 training camp, a choice that has been met with disapproval from the organization. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the selection at the league meetings, marking a first for the Bills in a series traditionally seen as a distraction. According to Tim Graham from The Athletic, the Bills had no interest in being featured, as both head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane have previously expressed concerns about the series disrupting team focus. The new selection rules opened the door for Buffalo's involuntary inclusion in the series.

Historically, teams that made the playoffs in the past two years could opt out of the program. The Bills’ inclusion highlights a shift in league policy to increase viewership and ensure content variety, even if it comes at the expense of team preference.