Buffalo Bills release first renderings of future stadium

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- After the framework of a deal for a new Buffalo Bills stadium was agreed to in March, the team officially released the first renderings of the future stadium almost exactly seven months later.

Executive vice president of Pegula Sports and Entertainment Ron Raccuia said Thursday on WGR 550 in Buffalo that the renderings are "effectively" what the stadium will look like outside of minor tweaks.

The images include one look at the exterior of the stadium and one of the interior of the open-air stadium that includes a canopy overhang to protect fans from the elements. The canopy will cover 65% of the seats.

Outside the stadium includes a plaza that features three large Buffalo…