Jim Kelly shares recovery progress after stroke this spring
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jim Kelly announced that he suffered a stroke earlier this spring, leading to a brief hospital stay. The former Bills quarterback stated he feels 'really good' at this time. This development adds to his history of health challenges, including previous battles with cancer. Kelly is celebrated for his contributions to the Bills and remains a prominent figure in the NFL community.
- •Jim Kelly had a stroke in spring 2026.
- •He spent several days in the hospital during recovery.
- •Kelly currently feels 'really good' following his stroke.
- •He is a legendary figure in Bills history.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly says he was hospitalized after a stroke in the spring
- 12:42 AMESPN — Bills great Kelly recently had stroke, feels 'good...
"Former Buffalo Bills star quarterback Jim Kelly told reporters Tuesday that he was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke in the spring. “I had a little setback about a month and a half ago,” the Pro Football Hall of Famer said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Bills stadium. The 66-year-old Kelly said recent tests were clean.
"Jim Kelly said he suffered a stroke this spring and subsequently spent a few days in the hospital, but added that he currently feels "really good."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:36 AMFormer Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly says he was hospitalized after a stroke in the spring
Former Buffalo Bills star quarterback Jim Kelly told reporters Tuesday that he was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke in the spring. “I had a little setback about a month and a half ago,” the Pro Football Hall of Famer said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Bills stadium. The 66-year-old Kelly said recent tests were clean.
- ESPNJun 24, 2026, 12:42 AMBills great Kelly recently had stroke, feels 'good...
Jim Kelly said he suffered a stroke this spring and subsequently spent a few days in the hospital, but added that he currently feels "really good."
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