to safety Damar Hamlin during the Bills' later-cancelled week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, contributed to what several players described as an "emotionally draining" season. The team's performance noticeably declined during the playoffs, as the Bills barely won in the wild card round against a Miami Dolphins team down to their third-string quarterback before losing in the divisional round to the Bengals in blowout fashion. Future stadium proposal On December 21, 2012 team CEO Russ Brandon, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced a new 10-year lease for Ralph Wilson Stadium. Included in the terms are $130 million in renovations and a $400 million penalty if the team relocates out of Buffalo (in addition to the NFL re-locating fee). A buyout window was inserted into the lease that allowed the team to cancel the lease for a reduced $28 million fee after the 2019 season. The lease will include the team paying for part of the renovations for the first time. The deal also calls for a committee to explore building a new stadium in the Buffalo vicinity, a proposal the Pegulas eventually began pursuing in 2019. On January 31, 2020, the Bills sent a formal letter to county executive Mark Poloncarz stating they would not exercise the buyout window. References External links Buffalo Bills – Official Site Sports E-Cyclopedia – Buffalo Bills (unofficial) Bills Toronto Series Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills