Important Dates in Bills History, presented by M&T Bank, helps fans recognize what’s important. In the NFL, the foundation of any franchise starts with its signal caller. On April 18, 1986, the Bills solidified the QB position by signing Jim Kelly to a multi-year contract. Jim Kelly began his first of eleven seasons in the NFL, the entirety of which were spent with the Buffalo Bills.
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During his tenure with the Bills, Jim Kelly was selected to four pro bowls, led the Bills to four straight super bowls, and passed for more than 3,000 yards eight times throughout his career.