NFL Legend Jim Kelly Announces He Suffered Stroke

30 APR 2015: NFL Hall of Famer and Buffalo Bill Quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife Jill and daughter Erin carries a Gold Football on the Gold Carpet at the 2015 National Football League Draft. The 2015 National Football League Draft was held at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago IL. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sports Wire/Getty Images

NFL Legend Jim Kelly Announces He Suffered Stroke

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated Jun 24, 2026 2:36 PM ET

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Legendary NFL quarterback Jim Kelly announced this week that he suffered a medical issue earlier this year.

Kelly, 66, says that he recently suffered a stroke. However, the former Buffalo Bills great is feeling good now. Kelly opened up about his medical status while speaking with reporters at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Buffalo Bills' new stadium.

"I had a little setback about a month and a half ago," Kelly said. "But right now, I feel good. Eyesight's not great. My hearing still sucks, but that's part of life."

Kelly, 66, has been diagnosed with cancer multiple times. Thankfully, his recent scans have all come back clean.

"Everything's good," Kelly said. "All good."

Kelly is one of the most loved players in Bills history. He led Buffalo to four Super Bowl appearances.

The Bills, who are moving into a new stadium this year, will hope to get over the hump and win the big game with Josh Allen and Co.

Kelly is excited for the 2026 season

Kelly can't wait to see the Bills playing in their new stadium.

"It's going to be special, not only for the players, but imagine the fans in there, how crazy and wild and loud they're going to get," Kelly said. "And that's what I'm looking forward to. I want to see how loud this stadium can get. And from what I've been told, it's going to be unbelievable, but I don't expect anything less."

The first home game for Buffalo will come on Sept. 17 against Detroit.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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