Jim Kelly

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Bills, QB Age: 64-81d Exp: Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#14 overall), 1983 College: Miami (FL) Agent(s):

 

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    1990-1996

    Jim Kelly signed a 6 year, $18,650,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $3,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $3,108,333.
    Contract: 6 yr(s) / $18,650,000
    Signing Bonus $3,000,000
    Average Salary $3,108,333
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 1997 / UFA

    1986-1990Entry Level

    Jim Kelly signed a 5 year, $8,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $2,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,600,000.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $8,000,000
    Signing Bonus $2,000,000
    Average Salary $1,600,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 1991 / UFA

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    1986 Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 $2,000,000 - - - - - $3,000,000
    1987 Player Cash Earnings $1,100,000 - - - - - - $1,100,000
    1988 Player Cash Earnings $1,200,000 - - - - - - $1,200,000
    1989 Player Cash Earnings $1,300,000 - - - - - - $1,300,000
    1990 Player Cash Earnings $1,400,000 $3,000,000 - $100,000 - - - $4,500,000
    1991 Player Cash Earnings $2,250,000 - - $100,000 - - - $2,350,000
    1992 Player Cash Earnings $2,400,000 - - $100,000 - - - $2,500,000
    1993 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $100,000 - - - $4,100,000
    1994 Player Cash Earnings $2,800,000 - - $100,000 - - - $2,900,000
    1995 Player Cash Earnings $1,570,000 - - $100,000 $1,180,000 - - $2,850,000
    1996 Player Cash Earnings $2,750,000 - - $165,000 - - - $2,915,000
    11 seasons $21,770,000 $5,000,000 - $765,000 $1,180,000 - - $28,715,000
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    11 seasons Player Cash Earnings $21,770,000 $5,000,000 - $765,000 $1,180,000 - - $28,715,000

  • Transactions

    Jan 31 1997Retired from Professional Football
    Mar 23 1990Signed a 6 year $18.65 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
    Aug 18 1986Signed a 5 year $8 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
    Apr 26 1983Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 1 (#14 overall)
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