Spencer Brown Reveals Must-Have Breakfast Items for Bills' Starting Tackle

When speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the massive young lineman had many interesting things to say, but none were more interesting than his current peculiar breakfast habit.

Buffalo Bills veteran right tackle Spencer Brown (left) looks over a play-call sheet with Milli Wilson, who's an offensive assistant coach, before practice at Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, New York, on Aug. 4, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Despite what modern medicine and science might tell athletes—and non-athletes—these days, for generations it’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Wheaties made an empire off that idea: “the breakfast of champions.”

And, much to the annoyance of children across the country, mothers have consistently been heard saying, “You can’t skip breakfast!”, for many years.

In addition to that, nutritionists have also always insisted that people must pump the protein, which means that they should start each morning with items such as eggs, yogurt, and a choice of bacon or sausage, while also supplementing with whole-grain products like oatmeal and toast.

It was always the golden rule.

And, to some extent, those are all still fairly decent options to choose from, as long as everything is in moderation, of course.

Don’t forget the coffee, too, while you’re at it.

Spencer Brown's breakfast must-haves

But, what about two Cool Mint Zyns to top it off? 

Well, for current Buffalo Bills’ starting right tackle Spencer Brown, that’s the perfect way to start his day: whether it be at home or at the facilities at One Bills Drive in Orchard Park, New York.

“Dale makes me a burrito every single day,” Bills’ veteran offensive lineman Spencer Brown said when recently talking to the media following Tuesday’s practice ahead of the team’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers in Western New York this weekend.

Oct. 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) blocks Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

“Two yogurt parfaits . . . with a bunch of blueberries, an orange juice, a milk, two slices of sourdough toast with grape jelly, and top it off with a coffee. And, then two Cool Mint Zyns.”

At the end, Brown jokingly emphasized the importance of having the two specifically flavored tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches, but maybe he’s on to something.

Like in the famous movie “Space Jam” with former NBA legend Michael Jordan—if you can follow this reference—maybe Buffalo’s 6-foot-8, 311-pound former third-round pick has found his “secret stuff.”

What Spencer Brown eats for breakfast EVERY DAY:

-Burrito
-2 yogurt parfaits
-A bunch of blueberries
-Orange juice
-Milk
-2 slices of sourdough toast with grape jelly
-Coffee
-2 Cool Mint Zyns#BillsMafia @BuffaloPlus pic.twitter.com/w46sZeDsxa

— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 11, 2026

Brown has become consistent fixture on Buffalo’s O-line

Instead of it coming in a sports drink like it did for Jordan in the movie, though, Brown’s special elixir just so happens to come inside of a conveniently discreet tiny white pouch that he can slide behind his lip after—hopefully, of course—finishing his coffee first.

All joking aside, though, the one-time Northern Iowa standout has clearly found his stride since entering the league as a somewhat unknown commodity in 2021.

The 28-year-old Lenox, Iowa, native has since started 69 of 73 regular-season games and 11 postseason contests according to Pro Football Reference.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) attempts to throw to an open receiver while teammate Spencer Brown (79) looks to block Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard during first-half action in an AFC playoff game at the old Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Jan. 22, 2023. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

And, heading into his sixth NFL season, the behemoth lineman appears more motivated than ever to have his best professional year yet.

Apparently, Zyns after a giant breakfast are just all a part of the plan of attack this offseason for him.

Fans will soon see if Brown’s current morning routine pays dividends moving forward.

Nov. 16, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) enters the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the old Highmark Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Kickoff for Saturday afternoon’s preseason opener for the Bills is slated to take place at the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Buffalo’s southeastern suburb on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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