June 1967 (age 56–57) East Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Alma mater
Saint John Fisher College
Occupation
UFL CEO & President of League and Football Operations
Russell Jerome Brandon (born June 1967)[1][2] is an American sports executive, and current CEO and President of the United Football League (UFL). Brandon is best known for his 21-year tenure in the front office of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.[3]
^Pollock, Chuck (May 17, 2013). "Whaley takes his turn in long history of Bills GMs". Olean Times Herald. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
^Fairburn, Matthew (October 4, 2015). "How East Syracuse's Russ Brandon became one of most powerful sports figures in Western New York". The Post-Standard. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
^Sabuda, Matt (March 18, 2012). "Russ Brandon Has Redefined the Buffalo Bills". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 27, 2012. He was born in East Syracuse, New York.
parts ways with team, RussBrandon to take over". WIVB.com. July 27, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2017. "Sabres name RussBrandon president, 'part ways'...
"play a combined season" kicking off on March 30, 2024. XFL President RussBrandon will serve in the same capacity for the combined league, with Johnston...
announced their intent to merge. In a separate statement, XFL President RussBrandon indicated that league operations would continue unaffected until the...
2018). "RussBrandon joins New Era Cap Co". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved May 20, 2023. "New Era does not hire former Bills president RussBrandon after...
UFL championship. When discussing the selection, UFL President and CEO RussBrandon said, "selecting the championship game location is more than just the...
replacing RussBrandon. Pegula served on the NFL's Super Bowl and major-event advisory committee. On May 1, 2018, after the abrupt resignation of Brandon as...
that failed to make the playoffs during Donahoe's tenure. Meanwhile, RussBrandon was named to a high-level executive position as director of non-football...
Brown 2011 – Scott Norwood 2012 – Chris Mohr 2013 – Al Bemiller 2014 – RussBrandon On April 27, 1984, Bills announced the Silver Anniversary team to commemorate...
Pollack resigned and was succeeded by former Buffalo Bills president RussBrandon in November 2021. On March 11, 2022, multiple news reports indicated...
leagues will "play a combined season" on March 30, 2024. XFL President RussBrandon will serve in the same capacity for the combined league, displacing Johnston...
sportscasters had cameo appearances as themselves, including: Chris Berman, RussBrandon, Jim Brown, Rich Eisen, Roger Goodell, Jon Gruden, Bernie Kosar, Ray...
Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth (September 20, 1976 – April 28, 1999) was an American football player who was an offensive lineman of the Arkansas Razorbacks...
found to not be straight. Both the Vipers players and league president RussBrandon noted that the field was structurally sound and held up well to the harsh...
panel, including U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, Bills CEO and President RussBrandon, local developer Louis Ciminelli, Bills CFO Jeff Littman, New Era Cap...
ended, team president RussBrandon announced his resignation from Pegula Sports and Entertainment. In a statement to the press, Brandon stated that the departure...
Retrieved August 23, 2019. Burlingame, Russ (February 28, 2020). "Legends of Tomorrow Says Goodbye to Brandon Routh in "Romeo v. Juliet: Dawn of Justness"...
2019 – October 14, 2021 Preceded by Position established Succeeded by RussBrandon Personal details Born 1965 (age 58–59) New York City, New York, U.S....
found to not be straight. Both the Vipers players and league president RussBrandon noted that the field was structurally sound and held up well to the harsh...
Joe Altobelli (general manager, announcer) (1998–2008 as announcer) RussBrandon Jack Buck (announcer) (1953) Eric Collins (announcer) (1996) Joe Cullinane...
all control of the team's operations to RussBrandon, on January 1, 2013. He continued to consult with Brandon on team and league operations up until his...
January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018. Rodak, Mike (May 2018). "RussBrandon, president of Bills and Sabres, resigns". espn.com. ESPN. Archived from...
remained at 16 games. In his "State of the Team" address in 2011, Bills CEO RussBrandon said that the series had been a major success and had increased the share...
were the player to sign a contract with another team. These players were Brandon Albert (Chiefs), Jairus Byrd (Bills), Ryan Clady (Broncos), Michael Johnson...
and that the city is a neutral site rather than a home game. Bills CEO RussBrandon has suggested that the team deserves some of the blame for this, as the...
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